Logistics Quality Controller (Distribution Centre)
We're proud to be Bakkavor
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Highly competitive rewards package, staff shop and excellent career progression prospects across the Bakkavor group
Location: Spalding
Ways of Working: Site Based
Shift: 3's & 2's shift pattern, 08.00-20.00
Contract Type: Permanent
Why join us?
We're ready for anything. We thrive on challenge and change. The undeniable pressure and pace of our 24/7 operation keeps us on our toes and offers a variety of career pathways and options to explore and pursue. We encourage everyone to work hard, push further and show resilience. And it's exciting. Because only by mentoring and role modelling our success and innovation, will we continue to diversify, grow as individuals and succeed together.
What we do.
This fantastic opportunity will be based at our Bakkavor Spalding site, which employs over 1,470 people across 3 manufacturing facilities & 1 Distribution Centre. We specialise in making hand crafted sandwich wraps, salads, dips, soups & sauces and mayonnaise.
About the role.
In this fast-paced and rewarding role, you will ensure that company, customer, and regulatory quality standards are consistently achieved by diligently monitoring Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and applying HACCP principles to effectively manage food safety risks.
You will proactively identify and resolve quality issues to prevent recurrence, while driving continuous improvement in product quality and safety - making this your top priority.
Role Accountabilities:
Ensure compliance with quality standards, customer expectations, and legislation using GMP and HACCP.
Audit incoming pallets; report and follow up on non-conformances.
Inspect stored pallets for damage or poor stacking; log issues.
Monitor pallet building/loading; identify training needs.
Check pallets pre-loading; ensure corrections are made.
Oversee trailer loading; verify proper restraint use.
Verify intake/dispatch checks, trailer temps, and documentation.
Audit adherence to Quality Management Systems and GMP.
Provide technical support and escalate complex issues.
Support continuous improvement of controls and KPIs.
Promote safe work practices and contribute to HSE improvements.
Maintain Technical KPIs and generate reports.
Assist with Quality Management System admin and document control.
About You.
You will bring drive and enthusiasm to every aspect of the technical role, working effectively within a team while also using your own initiative to uphold and improve standards.
You will be computer literate, comfortable with Word and Excel, and able to generate procedures, graphs, reports, and presentations as needed.
Flexibility will be key, as you will adapt your approach and working hours according to the evolving needs of the business.
You will have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of management as well as with internal and external customers.
Ideally, you will have previous experience in a food manufacturing environment to support your success in this role.
What you'll receive.
As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you.
You'll enjoy:
Life Assurance (1 x salary)
22 days holiday
Private medical insurance (after 5 years' service)
Staff Shop
Stakeholder Pension Scheme
Discount & cashback platform
Personal Accident Insurance
Free health check
Employee Assistance Programme
A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans)
Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
Free independent mortgage advice
Discounted tutoring for children
Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary
Free car parking - Site dependant
Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions.
Proud to be Bakkavor
We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team!
At Bakkavor, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and ensure fair, transparent recruitment practices. Learn more about our commitment in our Inclusion and Diversity Policy ( Inclusion & Diversity Policy ).
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