QA

Pilgrim's

  • Westerleigh, Gloucestershire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
My jobLocation: Westerleigh
Reports to: QA Manager / Technical Manager
Department: Quality AssuranceJob PurposeTo work collaboratively with the QA Team, QA Manager, and Technical Manager to uphold food safety and quality standards, ensuring compliance with both internal and external customer requirements. This role is integral to maintaining the integrity of the site's Food Safety and Quality Assurance systems.Key ResponsibilitiesQuality Assurance & Compliance
  • Ensure all food safety and customer standards are consistently met.
  • Maintain and uphold internal and external QA standards.
  • Verify production paperwork and ensure document control on the factory floor.
  • Conduct quality checks, label verification, and temperature monitoring.
  • Place product on hold or reject when necessary.
  • Take and log samples (microbiological, ATP, organoleptic, trichinella).
  • Perform metal detection and equipment verification (e.g., probes, scales).
  • Issue work requests via Holistech system.
Communication & Collaboration
  • Liaise effectively with production teams and management.
  • Escalate major issues or changes to the QA/Technical Manager promptly.
  • Complete reasonable requests from QA/Technical Manager.
Training & Support
  • Support and train new QA team members as required.
Auditing
  • Conduct GMP audits and maintain audit schedules.
  • Carry out fabrication audits to ensure compliance with standards.
Skills & Knowledge
  • Strong understanding of Quality Systems procedures and documentation.
  • Self-motivated with effective time management skills.
  • Committed to a “right first time” approach.
  • Proactive in reviewing and improving processes.
  • Demonstrates initiative and problem-solving ability.
Qualifications
  • Basic Induction Training
  • Level 3 Food Safety
  • HACCP Level 2
The companyPilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.What we'll bring to the tablePeople matterOur valuesDeterminationSimplicityAvailabilityHumilityDisciplineSincerityOwnership

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