Quality Assurance Operative

Quality Assurance Operative

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We are looking for a Quality Assurance Operative to join our Abernethy team.

At Branston, potatoes are our business, supplying both fresh and prepared products to one of the biggest retailers within the UK. The role is based at our Fresh factory, which has recently undergone huge developments, with new automation and machinery installed as part of our continuous improvement plans.

Do you offer?

• Excellent communication skills
• Adaptability & flexibility
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently

The role of a QA is to ensure that only the best spuds make it to supermarket shelves and uphold our site standards. Your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Perform quality checks during intake and report any issues to the QA Team Leader
• Regularly inspect the production lines to ensure there are no quality-related issues.
• Undertake testing of packed product to ensure it meets desired shelf life under the specified storage conditions.
• Conduct routine site audits to ensure compliance against food manufacturing standards.
• Enter quality data and results into excel for documentation.
• Champion food manufacturing standards, ensuring the working area complies, and standard operating procedures are followed by all.

So why work with us?

By joining our supportive team, you will have ample opportunities to acquire new skills and enhance your existing abilities!

Benefits of the role;

• 50 additional shift bonus
• 2 weeks company sick pay
• Critical illness cover
• Life assurance policies
• Employee assistance programme (email address removed)
• Discounts to a number of popular retailers
• Free fresh potatoes
• Employee recognition schemes

Shift Pattern: WK1: Monday-Tuesday 06:00 -18:00 & Sunday 06:00-17:00

WK2l Monday-Wednesday 06:00-18:00 & Sunday 06:00-17:00