Quality Assurance Auditor

Company Overview:

We are a dynamic and innovative retail, wholesale and foodservice business, committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and staying at the forefront of industry trends. A company that now owns 260 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 7,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion.

Job Purpose:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Assurance Auditor to join our team at Blakemore Meats. You will play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and legality. This role involves performing factory-based routine audits, collecting samples for external testing, and ensuring strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and internal systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine factory audits and internal audits of processes and systems.
• Collect samples for external testing and ensure compliance with sample plans (ATP, finished products, raw materials, water, etc.).
• Ensure paperwork and systems are completed accurately following company procedures.
• Act as a supervisor and trainer for the handheld Seamcor system.
• Report on compliance across various areas, including handheld unit usage.
• Perform pre-start-up checks and hygiene handovers.
• Adhere to and promote Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and proper housekeeping.
• Calibrate key equipment, conduct swabbing, raw material inspections, and CCP checks.
• Perform allergen audits, recipe control, and product specification checks.
• Lead product taste checks, shelf-life testing, and recipe tempering.
• Manage and report on quarantined stock.
• Liaise with pest control contractors and oversee pest control activities.
• Drive personal development through training and work-based experiences.
• Play an active role in Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Support and promote a culture of Food Safety, Quality, Authenticity, and Legality.
• Uphold AFB Environmental Sustainability Strategy.

Skills & Qualifications:

Essential:

• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with IT systems.

Desirable:

• Food Hygiene Certification.
• HACCP training.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Comply with The Blakemore Way and maintain employee confidentiality.
• Demonstrate commitment to equality, diversity, and health & safety regulations.
• Carry out additional tasks that may reasonably fall within the scope of the role.

What's in it for you?

• Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
• Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
• Outstanding Training & Development opportunities
• Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay packages
• Flexible working hours opportunity
• Excellent additional benefits package including:
• Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
• 24/7 access to your payslips via HR/Payroll portal
• 12.5% Staff discount on fresh items & 10% Staff Discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (ex. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
• Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
• NEST pension scheme
• Extra Holiday - Purchase Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Cycle to work scheme

Interested? If you are passionate about quality assurance and eager to take on a hands-on role in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you!

Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.