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