Dunbia, is one of Europe’s leading and respected suppliers of top-quality Beef, Pork and Lamb products for the national and international retail, commercial and foodservice markets. At Dunbia, we are unashamedly passionate about our business, and we welcome progressive individuals who will share our passion and contribute positively to the further success of the Company.
At our Highland site we process beef only and have over 300 employees. We’re based in Saltcoats with strong transport links.
As a key member of a successful and fast-paced operational team, the Quality Control Operative is responsible for supporting the production team by ensuring that the quality of the product is checked, ensuring it meets all production, food safety, hygiene and customer specifications.
Responsibilities- Complete quality and due diligence checks on products, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and legal standards.
- Complete positive release checks on required orders, ensuring compliance with customer requirements prior to despatch
- Document product quality findings and provide regular feedback to the Food Safety & Quality Team to support continuous improvement.
- Complete additional quality checks as required, including pH Checks.
- Support projects assigned by the FSQ Team.
- Assist production staff as needed with product safety and quality procedures.
- Participate in customer and third-party audits.
- Promote and maintain an “Always Audit Ready” culture within the production area.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a good understanding of written and spoken English.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills.
- Be an effective team player.
- Show good problem solving ability and confidence in using their own initiative.
- Display keen attention to detail.
- Be willing and eager to learn.
- Be flexible and able to support fellow QC team members as required.
- Have a good understanding of Products being produced onsite.
- Be punctual and display good time management.
Shift Type:
Monday – Friday
6.30am – 3.10pm
Pay:
£12.71 per hour
Weekly paid
Benefits:
Access to staff sales
Free parking
Subsidized canteen
No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position.
Skills Required
- Good understanding of written and spoken English
- Strong communication skills
- Effective team player
- Good problem-solving ability and confidence using own initiative
- Keen attention to detail
- Willingness and eagerness to learn
- Flexibility to support fellow QC team members
- Good understanding of products produced onsite
- Punctuality and good time management
What We Do
Dunbia is a Northern Ireland–headquartered food company and division of Dawn Meats. Founded as a family business, it processes cattle and sheep into beef and lamb products for national and international markets. Operating 13 UK sites, Dunbia supplies supermarkets, foodservice and restaurant businesses, exports to more than 50 countries, and emphasizes sustainable sourcing, consistent quality and new product development across its operations.
