This is an exciting time to join one of the fastest growing retailers in the UK. Aldi's own brand is at the heart of our business model. We are committed to delivering on quality at a great price to our customers at a time they need this most.
The opportunity to play an integral part in delivering great products for customers is huge and we are committed to accelerating our growth.
As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you will be part of a team that is accountable for making sure that Aldi products meet our high specifications by driving a culture of quality across our supply base. This is an 18 Month Fixed Term Contract.
You will have experience in a food manufacturing or a food retail food quality environment, liaising with suppliers and Buying teams to communicate on product issues, routine due diligence, customer complaints and continuous improvement.
Important to the role is being a confident communicator with the ability to network at all levels within Aldi. Being a team player means you will naturally fit well with our Aldi culture.
You will need to demonstrate that you can pro-actively manage your area of responsibility and assist in developing and maintaining quality management systems. This is a key support role within the Quality Assurance team, and you will be required to operate at pace and with leadership.
Join us and be part of a thriving, value-driven retail business where your passion for food safety, quality and innovation will make a real difference. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help us deliver exceptional products to our customers, we want to hear from you
Your New Role
Support National Buying by ensuring products meet high specifications
Utilise technical experience to communicate on product issues, routine due diligence, and customer complaints, to drive a culture of quality across our supplier base
Develop and maintains positive working relationships with buying teams, external parties, and service providers
Act as the go to person within Buying for all Quality Assurance queries
Manage the efficient and accurate flow of correspondence and information, both incoming and outgoing, with external and internal parties ensuring an ongoing understanding of current issues, proposing/ taking action where appropriate
Create purchase orders and check invoices for services and equipment
Maintain full knowledge of the Quality Policies and Procedures
Assist in the development and maintenance of the Quality Assurance systems and documentation
Actively manage areas of responsibility by using initiative and suggesting ways of improving systems for greater efficiency
Support the direct leader to manage the Technical Service providers (TSPs)
Monitor/ measure due diligence throughout the business and take action where necessary to escalate in a timely manner and follow up compliance issues with suppliers
Undertake training to keep up to date with legislative and industry requirements
About You
Essential:
Technical experience working at a manufacturing site/ supplier or another major retailer
Able to influence cross functionally and across all levels within the business
Experience working with both internal and external stakeholders
Supplier Management
Cross functional working with commercial teams/other business functions
Food expertise across several product areas/ temperature regimes
Able to work independently and part of a team
Confident, professional, and articulate
Able to prioritise and work to deadlines
Computer Literate: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
High level of attention to detail
Calm under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
Has future management capability for promotion within Aldi
Desirable:
Degree (preferably in a food related/science subject e.g., chemistry, microbiology)
HACCP level 3 or equivalent
Knowledge of food products
Knowledge of quality management systems/product safety controls
What you'll get in return
Starting salary of £37,545 rising to £43,840
18 Month Fixed Term Contract
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4.30pm, with the opportunity of remote working up to 2 days per week, from January day per week.
5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
In office flexi-time
Full training provided
Pension scheme
Private employee medical insurance after 4 years
Company sick pay scheme
Company maternity, paternity and adoption pay after 1 year
Long service rewards
Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs
Access to a free, 24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)
* You'll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location
Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.
If you're looking for a career that gives you more, apply today
*Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship