QA Operative

We are looking for a Quality Assurance (QA) Technician to join our FS&Q team.

This is a key role responsible for ensuring our products consistently meet customer, legislative and company quality standards. Working closely with production teams, you'll carry out quality checks, inspections, audits and verification activities that support our HACCP food safety management system.

If you have a keen eye for detail, enjoy working in a fast-paced production environment and are passionate about food quality and safety, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role:

• Carry out routine quality inspections to ensure products meet customer, company and legislative standards.
• Monitor product quality, temperatures, packaging, labelling, coding and contamination throughout production.
• Complete HACCP monitoring, verification activities and product/environmental sampling in line with site procedures.
• Perform calibration checks on production equipment, including scales, metal detectors and steriliser units.
• Conduct internal quality audits, including GMP, labelling, traceability and foreign body inspections.
• Accurately complete QA documentation, electronic records and report any quality or food safety non-conformances.
• Work closely with production, technical and management teams while supporting internal, customer and third-party audits.
• Follow all Health & Safety, Food Safety and Quality procedures while maintaining high standards of accuracy, professionalism and attention to detail.

• Good standard of numeracy and literacy.
• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to accurately complete documentation.
• Commitment to producing safe, high-quality product
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or quality assurance role.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification.
• Experience using electronic quality monitoring systems or handheld devices.

• 31 days annual leave per year (after probation).

• Annual Holiday Purchase Scheme - Need a little more time off? Purchase additional annual leave.
• Company Pension Scheme - Helping you plan for the future with access to our company pension scheme.
• Death in Service Benefit - Eligible salaried employees are covered by our Death in Service benefit, providing financial support and peace of mind for your loved ones.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to join Kepak.
• Free On-Site Parking - Our site has dedicated staff parking, available free of charge for all colleagues.
• Subsidised On-Site Canteen - Enjoy a variety of freshly prepared hot meals and food options at reduced prices in our on-site canteen.
• Cycle to Work Scheme - Save money on a new bike and cycling equipment through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme - Access an electric vehicle through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and celebrate the loyalty, dedication and valuable contributions of our long-serving colleagues.
• Discounted Gym Memberships - Support your health and wellbeing with access to discounted gym memberships.
• Training and Development - We are committed to helping you grow your career through structured onboarding, regular online and in-person training, and clear opportunities for career progression.
• Mentoring and Leadership Development Programmes - Whether you're looking to build new skills or take the next step in your career, our mentoring and leadership development programmes are designed to help you reach your full potential.
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Programme - Free and confidential emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues, including access to counselling, mental health support, legal guidance and a 24/7 confidential helpline.
• Financial Advice & Will Writing - Access free mortgage advice and a complimentary will writing service as part of your employee benefits package.