QA- Nightshift- Sunday-Thursday
Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Assurance (QA) Operator to join our Chilled division.
Reporting to the QA Team Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring that all products are manufactured to the correct quality, safety, and customer specifications.
Working closely with Production, Hygiene, and Technical teams, you will help drive a culture of quality and food safety, ensuring products are produced right first time while maintaining compliance with company standards, customer requirements, HACCP principles, and audit expectations.
Key Skills for This Role
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Location
- Airdrie Department: Chilled Operations Reporting To: QA Team Leader
- About the Role
- An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Assurance (QA) Operator to join our Chilled division. Reporting to the QA Team Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring that all products are manufactured to the correct quality, safety, and customer specifications.
- Working closely with Production, Hygiene, and Technical teams, you will help drive a culture of quality and food safety, ensuring products are produced right first time while maintaining compliance with company standards, customer requirements, HACCP principles, and audit expectations.
- Key Responsibilities
- Carry out quality checks throughout the production process to ensure products meet agreed specifications.
- Monitor and verify product quality, weight, labelling, packaging, and presentation standards.
- Conduct routine inspections and record findings accurately using company systems and documentation.
- Support production teams in achieving right first time manufacturing standards.
- Ensure compliance with Albert Bartlett food safety, quality, and hygiene standards.
- Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) and quality control checks in line with HACCP requirements.
- Report any quality, food safety, legality, or compliance concerns immediately to the relevant manager.
- Assist with product holds, investigations, non-conformances, and corrective actions when required.
- Support internal audits, customer visits, and third-party inspections.
- Maintain accurate records to demonstrate due diligence and traceability.
- Work collaboratively with Production, Engineering, Hygiene, and Technical teams to drive continuous improvement.
- Promote and maintain high standards of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and housekeeping across the site.
Requirements
- Previous experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
- Good understanding of food safety and quality standards.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product defects or non-conformances.
- Good communication skills and confidence working with production teams.
- Ability to complete paperwork accurately and maintain records.
- Flexible approach to working hours and shift patterns.
- Previous QA, QC, or Technical experience within chilled food manufacturing.
- Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety systems.
- Experience of customer standards and audit requirements (BRCGS, retailer standards).
- Basic IT skills and experience using quality management systems.
Benefits
- Long Service Awards
- Employee of the Month & On the Spot Awards
- Discounted Staff Sales
- Life Assurance
- Access to Free Wellbeing Services (inc. counselling and financial advice).
- Retailer Discount Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Wellbeing & Engagement Events throughout the year
- Free Parking
About Albert Bartlett
Family-owned UK potato grower, processor, and supplier serving retail, wholesale, food-service, and processing customers.
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