Job title: Quality Assurance Auditor

Location: Corby

About Jacksons

Jacksons is part of William Jackson Food Group, a sixth-generation family business founded by William Jackson when he opened his first shop in Hull in September 1851. Today we have a portfolio of five food businesses in distinct, yet complimentary market areas, employing over 2,000 people.

We have occupied the current site in Hull since 1907 and we now have 3 bread plants in our main bakery. We recently developed a second bakery, also at our site in Hull, which specialises in premium quality roll production. We specialise in the supply of bread and other carriers to the sandwich manufacturers, foodservice and export channels, and in 2012 we launched our consumer facing brand “Jackson’s of Yorkshire”.

We opened a brand-new site in Corby, Northamptonshire – one of the largest investments our Group has ever made – and this will allow us to realise our ambition of being the best at what we do. 2024 is an exciting time to join us – make this year a toast to you and apply now!

What’s involved?

Reporting directly to the Quality Supervisor you will be responsible for ensuring that all systems and procedures are followed to meet with Jacksons Quality Standards, legal requirements and customer expectations.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Alert management to failures or potential failures in relation to legislation, systems, process or procedures and or product. These may include food safety, product quality or training issues.
• Work closely with production in times of quality/safety issues to ensure all relevant information is recorded, communicated and investigated.
• Ensure that agreed corrective action or preventative action is taken and monitored, for example placing product on hold.
• Work with the Technical Compliance team to collect required lab samples and swabs in order to adhere to BRC standard.
• Carry out routine testing and monitoring of raw materials and process parameters to aid consistency in product quality and safety.
• Carry out routine laboratory / analytical assessments on finished products.
• Work with the Quality Manager on project work where required.
• Carry out routine taste panels on product for quality assessment.
• Maintain and replace PPE.
• Effectively communicate at all levels.
• Be aware of and advise where appropriate on Health & Safety matters.

You will:

• Display knowledge of Food safety legislation and best practices.
• Display knowledge of HACCP.
• Be P.C literate and proficient in all Microsoft programs.
• Be willing to challenge where necessary.
• Have the ability to form strong proactive working relationships across management and other colleagues.
• Work independently and take ownership of issues raised.
• Be dynamic and work closely with the Quality Manager to continuously improve QA practices.
• Be a positive day-to-day technical representation in the factory
• Contribute towards reducing waste and improving product quality through your work

Job commitments:

Location - Corby

Panama Shift Pattern – working days/nights/weekends

Why Jacksons?

In return for your commitment as a Quality Assurance Auditor with us you will receive:

• Competitive salary paid every 4 weeks.
• 6.6 weeks holiday, increasing to 7 weeks with 5 years’ continuous service.
• Stakeholder pension with generous employer contributions.
• Free bread allowance
• WJFG Wellbeing and Rewards Platform
• Online benefits portal providing exclusive discounts with over 900 retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Support grants available for colleagues’ children attending University.

Thanks for reading our job advert. We do our very best to bring to life what it's like working as part of our team. Diverse teams really are the best teams. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. All colleagues are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. We also know that sometimes some candidates may be put off applying for a job unless they think they can tick every box. If you are really excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren't sure if you are 100% there yet... go on... why not give it a whirl? Good luck!