Job Description
Albert Bartlett is a progressive British family brand, established in 1948 and dedicated to providing quality potatoes for delicious meals.
Our Values are what drive us to be the very best at what we do:
Family Heritage; Honest; Potato experts; Progressive
We want Albert Bartlett to be a world famous household brand, renowned for quality and expertise in own label and branded potatoes and potato products.
We aim to be an innovative and improving company that exceeds our customers’ expectations while operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way. The business prides itself on a strong-family feel environment.
About The Role
We are currently recruiting for a Quality Controller at our potato packing site in Boston, Lincolnshire.
As part of our ongoing pursuit for improved quality of product you will ensure our products fully meet our customers’ specifications. The role is hands on and based in our factory packhouse - working as part of the Technical team, assessing and controlling potato quality through physical checking.
Training will be provided, but a basic knowledge of potato defects and subsequent customer requirements would be preferable.
You will have good communication skills and be responsible for accurate record keeping for all quality issues, including use of the barcode scanners and ERP system.
Candidates should also have basic computing skills, a keen eye for detail and must also be able to manage their time well to succeed in a busy working environment.
Expected Start Date: Immediate.
Hours of work: 06:00hrs to 18:00hrs, 4 days on, 4 days off - rolling shift pattern.
Salary: £11.52 per hour
COMPANY BENEFITS
· Long Service Awards
· Employee of the Month & On the Spot Awards
· Discounted Staff Sales
· Access to Free Wellbeing Services (inc. counselling and financial advice).
· Retailer Discount Scheme
· Ride to Work Scheme
· Wellbeing & Engagement Events throughout the year
· Free parking
Skills Needed
Servicing
About The Company
Now a fourth-generation family business, we're proud of our history and the legacy that Albert Bartlett left us. Our story began in 1948, when Albert started selling good-quality produce by setting up a beetroot-boiling operation in Coatbridge, Scotland. Today, we're one of the leading food businesses in the UK, delighting families with tasty Fresh, Chilled and Frozen products. Proudly still a family-owned and operated business, and we remain committed to Albert's spirit of innovation and passion for quality. We're also committed to sourcing potatoes for our long-standing network of growers across the UK, spanning from the Black Isle to Jersey. We have a wide and experienced team and are excited to continue growing and creating great tasting products for our customers and exciting futures for our people.
Company Culture
Over 75 years since Albert started the business, we remain proudly independent with the fourth generation of the Bartlett family leading us to success.
Our headquarters are in Airdrie, only four miles or so from our founder’s original business. Albert Bartlett is the No.1 Fresh and Chilled potato brand in the UK and a growing range in Frozen category. We are renowned for quality and expertise across all our categories and have a passion for UK produce. We aim to be an innovative and improving company that exceeds our customers' expectations while operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way. Today, we proudly supply potatoes from our network of farmers and growers across England, Norther Ireland, Scotland and Jersey.
Desired Criteria
Required Criteria
* Right To Work In The UK
* Have good attention to detail
* Have manual handling experience
* Be a team player
Closing DateThursday 13th March, 2025