QA- Nightshift- Sunday-Thursday

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. If you have a keen eye for detail and are passionate about food quality and safety, we'd love to hear from you. Requirements - 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