Details:
- Salary: £16.44 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: LN4 Branston Lincolnshire
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
QA Operative - Night Shift
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Night Shift Pattern: Sunday–Thursday, 18:45-Finish
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented QA Operative to join our Quality Assurance team. This is a key role within the business, encompassing all aspects of day-to-day QA duties including analysis of loads arriving on site, monitoring the quality of products leaving site, and communicating quality issues to other departments, particularly the production management team.
The successful candidate will work closely with machine operators and process controllers to ensure production output is maintained to the highest possible standard.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Complete QA documentation by accurately recording information relating to each production run
Ensure all necessary checks are completed before each production run commences
Collect destructive samples of finished product and record findings in line with customer specifications
Collect and record samples for shelf-life analysis and take regular samples of outgraded product
Work as part of a team with machine operators and process controllers to maintain high production standards
Mentor line operatives, helping them understand how high quality is achieved while eliminating poor practices
Carry out routine checks including:
Check-weigher calibration
Chemical dosing levels
Probe calibration
Carry out the internal target inspection process
Conduct internal audits across the site
Ensure all paperwork is submitted accurately and on time to the relevant departments
Follow Health & Safety policies and report incidents or near misses through the correct channels
Carry out any other reasonable duties requested by management
General Responsibilities
Ensure all Health & Safety and Hygiene rules are followed at all times
Carry out duties efficiently with concern for effective use of time and resources
Take responsibility for personal development and training opportunities
Support continuous improvement across the department
What We’re Looking For
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Good communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
Previous QA or food production experience desirable but not essential
Commitment to maintaining high quality and safety standards
You will receive:
Company sick pay
Transport available from the city centre
Opportunity for overtime and overtime bonuses
Life assurance cover
Critical illness cover
Health and well-being initiatives
Free potatoes
Continuous training
Free onsite parking
Career development opportunities