Job Description

Quality Auditor (QA)


Monday to Friday


Eye - Suffolk


Salary 32,214


With a family tradition in butchery stretching back more than 200 years, and with a passion for provenance and quality, CK Meats is an award-winning British pork producer in the heart of the Suffolk countryside. It is now part of the wider CPC Foods Group and the international food company Premium Food Group.


We are recruiting a Quality Auditor (QA) to support our growing technical department.


In this technical role, you will be responsible for inspecting and assessing products against specifications through all stages of production. You will ensure all products conform to quality standards and are to our customers' specifications.


Duties in this role:


Perform a wide range of QA activities and functions throughout the manufacturing process, and in different areas of the factory, including the routine inspection and verification of products according to procedure, against specification and to quality standards. This will include internal audits, organoleptic testing and swabbing


Conduct product inspections off-site as and when required


Accurately record data relating to product conformity in a timely manner


General administrative tasks for the department including filing and archiving records


Highlight to management any issue that could compromise food safety, quality or legality


Report any health and safety hazards within working areas


Ensure damaged equipment is not used and any defects are reported to engineers immediately


Fully cooperate with site management and the workforce


A flexible approach to work in order to meet changing business requirements


Carry out all duties as deemed necessary by managerial or supervisory staff to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the factory


Compliance with health and safety rules at all times


Compliance with company policies, practices and standard operating procedures


Our ideal candidate:


Previous experience in a QA role is essential


Experience working within a fast-moving food manufacturing environment


A good level of written and spoken English


Excellent attention to detail and accurate data-recording skills


Good literacy and numeracy skills


Ability to work using initiative


Flexible and adaptable


Basic IT skills


What we can offer you:


Salary 32,214


28 days holiday


Monday to Friday


Access to Grocery Aid providing emotional, practical and financial support


Benefits and recognition hub - including amazing colleague discounts