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At Lazy Day Foods, we’re passionate about creating delicious treats that meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and inclusivity. We're a market leader in allergen-safe, gluten-free, and vegan baked goods, and we're growing rapidly. We’re currently seeking aNightshiftQuality Assurance Advisorto join our dedicated Technical Team and help ensure we always deliver on our promise to customers and consumers.
This a permanent position working Monday – Thursday 1900 – 0540 (40 Hours)
The Role
As aQuality Assurance Advisor, you'll play a crucial part in maintaining our food safety, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance systems. Working closely with theQHSE Managerand other departments across the business, you’ll ensure that Lazy Day Foods continues to meet or exceed certification, customer, GMP, and brand standards.
You’ll be the go-to expert on the shop floor for quality-related issues, supporting continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring our products remain safe, legal, and of the highest quality.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain and support the implementation of our food safety and hygiene systems, in line with BRC, regulatory, and customer standards.
* Conduct and record GMP, hygiene, fabrication, and QAS audits.
* Complete daily QA checks including sharps, packaging, metal detection, chill, weight, and more.
* Monitor and document traceability, recalls, and non-conformance investigations.
* Deliver induction and quality-related training to new staff and contractors.
* Ensure calibration of weighing and temperature control equipment is accurate and up to date.
* Organise allergen testing and release of finished goods.
* Work cross-functionally to ensure all documentation is compliant and accurate.
* Participate in internal and external audits.
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience in a similar Quality Assurance role within food manufacturing.
* Food Hygiene Level 2 and Internal Audit (Food Safety) qualification.
* Solid knowledge of quality assurance and quality control procedures.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
* Detailed understanding of food safety regulations including EC and UK Food Law.
Skills & Attributes
* Excellent time and priority management.
* Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
* Proficient user of Microsoft Office including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
* Ability to resolve conflict and support a positive work culture.
* Experience working in diverse teams and promoting inclusive practices.
* High attention to detail and confidence in identifying non-conformances.
Why Work With Us?
* Join a supportive team in a purpose-driven organisation.
* Make a real impact on the safety and quality of the products we deliver to our customers.
* Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.
* Service Related Holidays
Pay: £30,284.80 per year
To find out more visit our website at www.lazydayfoods.com
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