Quality Assurance Operative

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We are looking for a Quality Assurance Operative to join our Abernethy team.

At Branston, potatoes are our business, supplying both fresh and prepared products to one of the biggest retailers within the UK. The role is based at our Fresh factory, which has recently undergone huge developments, with new automation and machinery installed as part of our continuous improvement plans.

Do you offer?

* Excellent communication skills

* Flexibility

* The ability to work on own initiative

The role of a QA is to ensure that only the best spuds make it to supermarket shelves. Example of duties include but are not limited to;

* Perform quality checks during intake and report any issues to the QA Team Leader

* Regularly inspect production lines to ensure there are no quality-related issues.

* Undertake testing of packed product to ensure it meets desired shelf life under the specified storage conditions.

* Conduct routine site audits to ensure compliance against food manufacturing standards.

* Enter quality data and results into excel for documentation.

* Champion food manufacturing standards, ensuring the working area complies, and standard operating procedures are followed by all.

So why work with us?

You will be joining a very supportive team who will provide you with opportunities to learn new skills and develop existing ones!

Benefits of the role;

* £50 additional shift bonus

* 2 weeks company sick pay

* Critical illness cover

* Life assurance policies

* Employee assistance programme help at hand

* Discounts to a number of popular retailers

* Free fresh potatoes

* Employee recognition schemes

Rate of pay- £12.36 increasing to £13.26 after 12 weeks.

Shift Pattern

* Week 1: Mon/Tue/Wed 06:00-18:00 & Sun 06:00-17:00

* Week 2: Mon/Tue 06:00-18:00 & Sun 06:00-17:00

There is a requirement within this role for seasonal night shift for up to 5 months of the year, where you will work;

* Mon-Wed 18:00-04:30 & Sun 17:30-04:00

Additional 12.5% premium for any night shift working