QA Officer

​The Role

Due to our continued growth and development, we now have a fantastic opportunity to join the busy QA Team at our Sefter Farm site.

We are keen to invite applications from enthusiastic and reliable individuals with a keen eye for detail and capable of working effectively and efficiently in a busy, team driven environment.

Reporting to the Factory Technical Supervisor, you will ensure assessment of all raw material arriving across Barfoots sites, against agreed standards before use. You will contribute to the efficiency of the packing operation by effectively communicating quality issues (delivered, processed and packed) across the business.

This is a shift based role: 4 days on/4 days off

Responsibilities

• To check Raw Material deliveries versus existing RM or Customer's Specifications
• Responsible for checkweighers, metal detectors and X-rays checks​
• To provide accurate feedback on Raw Material quality via Green Light reports
• Undertaking routine equipment checks and maintenance checks
• Carrying out GMP; CCP; G&P; Paperwork audits
• Completing traceability on request and taking appropriate action
• Collecting and registering samples for Micro and Pesticides testing
• Ensure Health and Safety in the workplace
• Any other ad hoc duties 
  

Experience & Qualifications Required

• Understanding of FMCG or fresh food sector desirable
• Controlling safe working practices
• Understanding of internal and external customer service levels and quality requirements
• GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics
• CIEH Level 2 Food Safety - (Preferred)
• UK Driving Licence

Requirements

Requirements

• Attention to detail
• Effective and well-developed communication skills
• Good English Language skills
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Benefits

Why Work for Barfoots?

• Investors In People Silver Award status.
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Benefits Platform
• Development opportunities
• Discounted leisure membership
• Discounted vegetable box scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications
• Rapidly growing company
• Committed to Sustainability