Here at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK's most loved way to eat dinner, and for every meal to leave the planet better off. Gousto is changing how people shop, cook and eat food at home. It’s an incredibly exciting time to join our team - and we’re a friendly bunch!
We’re proud to be one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK. Powered by data and a love of food, we’re a recipe box company that’s disrupting the sector, and we’re passionate about our diverse team and our customers.
All of our people are responsible for the success of Gousto, and we’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment for all to thrive. Our guiding values - Dream, Deliver and Care - show our commitment to innovation, our ambition to hit goals at speed, and our deep respect for the people we work with.
Job DescriptionLocation: Warrington
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (Overlapping shifts)
Reports to: Quality Assurance Manager
Lead & Inspire: Plan and coordinate the QA team’s daily roadmap. Support, mentor, and motivate your team through regular 1-to-1s, reviews, and rota/holiday management to inspire continuous personal development.
Drive Quality Culture: Collaborate pro-actively with production teams to imbed a "visit-ready, every day" mindset. Participate in and direct audits of production processes, ensuring only high-quality raw materials make it into our customer boxes.
Solve & Prevent: Coordinate non-conformance findings, tracking corrective actions with department managers. Challenge recurring issues and help design permanent solutions alongside the QA Manager.
Supervise Pick Line QC: Oversee Pick Line Quality Controllers to optimize replenishment, evolve data capture, resolve live issues, and directly boost picking performance.
Develop Systems: Support the Technical System team in updating and creating robust procedures for our Quality Management System (QMS).
Innovate & Test: Coordinate QA requirements for new raw materials, managing shelf-life reviews, transit trials, and defrost trials.
Safety First: Ensure the QA Team operates safely, actively championing site health, safety, and environmental continuous improvements.
Skills & Experience Required
Proven Background: Previous QA experience gained within a similar fast-paced environment (Food/E-commerce/Manufacturing preferred).
Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of HACCP, BRC, and GMP standards, alongside solid auditing experience.
Leadership & Collaborating: A confident team player who can work cross-functionally and comfortably supervise a shift-based team.
Problem-Solving Skills: An eagle eye for detail, flexibility, and the ability to find solutions under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Tech Savvy: High level of computer literacy, particularly across Email, Excel, and Word.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively align with internal teams and external customers.
Benefits
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Skills Required
- Previous QA experience
- Experience in Food, E-commerce, or Manufacturing environments
- Working knowledge of HACCP, BRC, and GMP standards
- Solid auditing experience
- Experience supervising and managing a shift-based team
- Ability to coordinate non-conformance findings and corrective actions
- Experience working with or updating a Quality Management System (QMS) and procedures
- High computer literacy (Email, Excel, Word)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving under pressure
What We Do
We believe home cooking is important. But in today’s busy world, it’s often the first thing to go. With Gousto, you choose recipes you’d like to cook and ta-dah! We deliver the perfectly measured ingredients. Skip the supermarket queue, and create delicious meals to share with those you love.
