Albert Bartlett
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Quality Assurance (QA) Operator – Chilled
Nightshift- Sunday-Thursday 10PM-6.30AM
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.
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Requirements
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- 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
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