Quality Assurance Auditor - Nightshift

Be part of something big

Finnebrogue is a leading UK-based food producer within the global Sofina Foods Group. We look at what is wrong with food to figure out how to make it the best it can be. Operating from four facilities in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, Finnebrogue supplies major supermarkets with own-label bacon, sausages, burgers, and vegetarian products, as well as its pioneering Naked range made without nitrites.

We have been recognised as the UKs Employer of the Year by Grocer Gold and the Best Place to Work in Northern Ireland by the Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards. Our robust People Strategy offers career pathways and development opportunities for all employees, emphasising talent growth and wellbeing with generous benefits for all. We are proud to be the first food producer in the UK and Ireland to achieve the Diversity Mark accreditation and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Globally, Sofina Foods and its wholly owned subsidiaries operate more than 40 sites and have over 14,000 employees in Canada, UK, Island of Ireland, Germany and France.

Job Purpose

Working as part of a team and reporting to theTechnical Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring that Finnebrogue continue to meet all quality and technical standards set nationally and by our partners. As a part of the technical team, you will ensure all products meet standards, ensure production tasks are carried out to specification/SOPs, collect samples of all production runs, ensure correct operation of metal detectors, check weight and Olympus systems, conduct audits and highlight any issues during shift.

Full training on internal quality processes will beprovided to the successful candidate.

What it takes

This is a trainee role, and as such experience is not essential for this role. Desirable criteria for this role are strong communication skills for the completion of checks and challenging any food quality risks, integrity and accountability as this role includes teamwork, however some of the duties are managed individually.

As well as welcoming applications from candidates with quality or technical experience, we would also like to encourage applications from candidates who have recently graduate or are on track to graduate with a food related degree.

This role is site based and our Quality Assurance team are based in the main production area. This team is part of the wider technical team allowing growth and continued development.

Hours of Work

Nightshift: 6pm to 6 am, 4 days a week.

The rate of pay for this role is £16.20 with the rate of pay increasing through the sign off intraining.

Benefits

At Finnebrogue, we offer more than just a job we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support and reward our employees. Working in one of our state-of-the-art facilities, youllenjoy free onsite parking and access to electric charging points and access a restaurant-standard canteen with all meals subsidised, includingfree breakfastoptions.

You'll enjoy access to our award-winning Food Shack, where you can receive up to 5 free food products per week. You'll also have confidential support throughInsula Wellbeing , our on-site counsellors.

We offer a full calendar of wellbeing, social, and sports events, helping you stay balanced and connected. As you settle into the business, your benefits will continue to grow, with the Perks Discount card, gym membership, cashback healthcare plan, cycle-to-work scheme, electric car scheme, and even your birthday as a paid holiday.

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Skills:
Communication Teamwork Integrity problem Solving Quality Planning Food

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