QA Inspector

About the Role

We are currently looking for a QA Inspector to join a growing food manufacturing business in the Lancashire area.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous QA experience within a food manufacturing environment, particularly within a chilled setting, who is looking to develop their career within a busy and supportive technical team.

You will report directly to the Technical Manager and play an important role in maintaining high standards of food safety, quality and compliance across the site.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Auditing site procedures and products, including CCP documentation, composition checks, weight control, glass, GMP and hygiene.
• Reporting non-conformances and supporting the factory team with root cause investigations.
• Auditing raw materials to ensure they meet required quality standards and raising supplier non-conformances where necessary.
• Carrying out routine verification of scales and temperature probes.
• Product sampling for nutritional and microbiological testing.
• Completing environmental microbiological and allergen swabbing.
• Generating new product labels in line with relevant specifications.
• Conducting traceability challenges and ensuring all required documentation is accurately completed.
• Supporting staff inductions and training.
• Completing competency assessments following initial training.
• Carrying out Quality Management System audits in line with BRCGS requirements.
• Supporting the Technical Team in maintaining and achieving the required BRCGS standards.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous QA experience within the food manufacturing industry and/or a relevant food-related qualification.
• Experience working within a chilled food environment would be advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of HACCP, BRCGS and GMP.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A proactive approach to identifying issues and supporting continuous improvement.

This role would suit an organised and motivated individual who is passionate about food safety and quality and is looking for an opportunity to develop within a growing food manufacturing environment.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• 28 days’ holiday per annum, including bank holidays
• Pension auto-enrolment
• Ongoing training and development
• Continuous support and career development opportunities
• Full-time, permanent position

If you have the food industry QA experience we’re looking for and are interested in developing your career within a growing business, we’d love to hear from you.