Location: Spalding
Department: Technical
Reports to: QA Manager
About the Role
We are looking for a detail-focused QA to join our Technical team at Spalding and play a key role in maintaining high standards across our production environment.
This is a hands-on, factory-based role focused on ensuring the site is always audit ready, while driving best practice in food safety, quality, and compliance. You will act as a key link between Technical and Production, supporting day-to-day operations and ensuring all standards are consistently met.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Ensure the site remains audit ready at all times
* Carry out product inspections and temperature checks
* Complete verifications and validations of QMS procedures
* Generate and monitor compliance KPIs
* Maintain QA documentation and records accurately
* Conduct internal audits in line with schedule
* Complete micro sampling, swabbing, and shelf-life testing where required
* Carry out daily checks and calibrations of equipment
* Support and participate in external audits
* Act as the first point of contact for production-related quality issues
* Work closely with Production teams to embed best practice
* Build strong relationships with operational teams, vets (OVs), and inspectors
* Drive standards in food safety, quality, and legality on the factory floor
* Support departmental objectives and improvement projects
* Identify risks and escalate any concerns relating to food safety or quality
* Work collaboratively across teams and with other sites when required
What We’re Looking For
* Previous experience in a QA or food manufacturing environment
* Strong understanding of food safety, quality, and compliance standards
* Good attention to detail and ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment
* Confident communicator, able to challenge and support production teams
* Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
* Knowledge of meat or food production processes
* Experience with internal audits and sampling procedures
We’re looking for someone who:
* Takes ownership of standards and compliance
* Has a proactive approach to maintaining food safety and quality
* Is confident working on the factory floor and engaging with teams
* Supports a culture where quality and food safety are everyone’s responsibility
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a critical function that directly impacts product quality and safety
* Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment
* Opportunity to develop your career within Technical / QA
* Work with experienced teams and build strong cross-functional relationships
* Play a key role in maintaining the highest standards across the site
* Join a business that values quality, compliance, and continuous improvement
If you’re passionate about food safety and quality, apply now and be part of a team that takes pride in getting it right every time.