QA Assistant

Cranswick is one of the largest food producers in Britain and have stayed true to our simple ethos – to create authentically made British food, without compromise. 

People are at the heart of the business – from the farm to the factory to the retail shelf, our people deliver exceptional food experiences. We were founded on expertise but we are also entrepreneurs, seeking out opportunities, encouraged by our culture that allows great commercial ideas to flourish.

If you have the desire and ambition to work with a business that recognises its employees as the heart of their company, then Cranswick Country Foods (Ballymena) could be the place for you. We are looking for innovative, motivated and dedicated candidates to join our team to join us in achieving our ambitious growth plans.

The role:

We require a highly motivated individual to undertake the role of a QA Assistant to monitor and verify all food safety, legality and quality procedures as outlined within the company’s Food Safety and Quality Management System whilst also ensuring health and safety.

• Monitoring and verification checks throughout the factory, including temperature, CCPs and pre-requisite requirements
• Accurately complete all required paperwork
• Verify production check sheets
• Butchery checks to ensure that product meets customer specifications
• Internal auditing
• Investigate non-conformances
• Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and hygiene rules in the factory environment
• Assess goods at intake to ensure they meet specification
• Assist in preparation for customer visits, third party and internal audits.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills / qualifications / attributes: –

Essential Criteria:

• GCSE Maths & English, grade A-C, or equivalent
• IT literate
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Excellent problem solving skills without compromise to food safety, legality or quality
• Excellent work ethos
• Be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent attention to detail 
• Knowledge of food safety and HACCP – Qualifications in this area desirable
• Must be flexible

Desirable Criteria:

• Internal auditing experience

Hours of work:

40 hours Monday – Friday (exact hours of work to be confirmed)

To apply, please email your cv to adele.okane@cranswick.co.uk

Please state where possible how you meet the essential & desirable criteria where relevant on your CV. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 4.00pm on Wednesday 20 October 2021.

Cranswick Country Foods (Ballymena) are an equal opportunities employer