Quality Assurance Specialist

Job description

About Fylde Fresh and Fabulous (FFF)

Fylde Fresh and Fabulous is a leading, fast-paced food processing business dedicated to supplying high-quality, prepared fresh produce to the retail and catering sectors. We are proud of our commitment to food safety, quality, and sustainable farming. We are looking for a motivated and meticulous Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist to join our busy Technical Team.

The Role: Essential Quality & Compliance Support

As a QA Specialist, you will be crucial in ensuring that all our products and processes meet the highest legal, safety, and customer standards. This is a hands-on role that bridges factory floor auditing with vital administrative compliance.

Key Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities for this role include:
• Farm & Industry Standards Support: Providing comprehensive technical support for our Red Tractor assurance scheme compliance and documentation.
• Carry out daily quality inspections of fresh produce (grading, defects, colour, temperature, shelf life).
• Traceability Management: Regularly executing and documenting traceability exercises (forward and backward) to guarantee swift and accurate recall capability.
• Maintain supplier documentation (Certificates of Conformity, pesticide residue testing, traceability records).
• Audit Support: Assisting with preparations, documentation, and follow-up actions for internal, customer, and third-party audits (e.g., BRCGS).
• Compliance Systems: Maintaining and updating crucial third-party compliance systems, including the Sedex platform.
• Technical Administration: Ensuring technical specifications and compliance documents are up-to-date in technical platforms (e.g., FoodExperts).
• Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA

Skills and Experience Required
• Proven experience working in a Quality Assurance or Technical role within the food manufacturing industry (fresh produce experience is highly beneficial).
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and Food Safety standards.
• Familiarity with retailer technical requirements and industry standards such as Red Tractor.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent record-keeping skills.
• Proficiency in using quality management systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and communicate effectively with all factory personnel.
• Degree required — in Food Science, Agriculture, Horticulture, Supply Chain, or related discipline

Why Join FFF?

We offer a great working environment where quality and safety are paramount. You will have the opportunity to develop your technical skills and contribute directly to the success and reputation of a leading food business.

Ready to start a fresh challenge? Apply now!

37.5 hours per week,

Monday – Friday

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £32,000.00-£34,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person