Are you an experienced Quality Assurance professional looking to build your career within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy maintaining high quality standards, carrying out audits, and working closely with production teams to ensure products meet strict food safety requirements?
Our client is looking for a confident QA Auditor to join their technical team in Derby. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous Quality Assurance experience who can hit the ground running, supporting the business in maintaining the highest food safety and quality standards while working collaboratively across production and technical departments.
As the new QA Auditor, you will:
Carry out pre-start checks across production areas to ensure operations begin safely and efficiently
Complete quality assurance inspections throughout the production process, including temperature, specification, weight, traceability, calibration, cleaning, and product quality checks
Monitor food safety control points in line with HACCP procedures
Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, customer requirements, and internal quality systems
Work closely with production teams to identify and resolve quality or food safety issues
Investigate customer complaints, process issues, and product returns, supporting effective corrective actions
Assist with maintaining industry certifications, including BRCGS and Red Tractor standards
Support customer audits and factory visits, ensuring professional representation of the business
Monitor hygiene standards across the site and carry out GMP inspections
Collect and prepare laboratory samples for external testing
Participate in product tasting sessions as part of quality assessment processes
Maintain accurate quality records and communicate key findings to the Technical Management team
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance food safety and quality standards
Main Requirements for This Role
Previous experience within a Quality Assurance role, ideally within food manufacturing
Around 2-3 years' QA experience with the confidence to work independently
Good understanding of food safety and quality systems, including HACCP
Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
Ability to investigate issues and identify practical solutions
Good communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships across departments
Computer literate with experience completing quality documentation
Self-motivated with the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team
Looking to develop a long-term career within the food manufacturing industry Desirable Experience
Experience working with BRCGS, Red Tractor, or similar food industry standards
Previous experience supporting customer audits and external accreditation visits
Knowledge of GMP auditing and food manufacturing processes
What you can expect in return:
Competitive salary of £28,403 per annum
Permanent, full-time position
Opportunity to join an established and supportive Technical team
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Experience working within a business committed to maintaining the highest food safety and quality standards
Long-term career prospects within the food manufacturing industry
About this role:
This is a full-time, permanent position based in Derby
Working hours are 1:00pm - 10:00pm, including an unpaid lunch break (9 hours on site)
How to apply
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Salary description
£28403.00 - £28403.00 per year