Full job descriptionQuality Assurance Assistant
*Annual Salary: £32,000 - £35,000
*Location: Bradford
*Job Type: Full-time
Day-to-day of the role:
*Administer and maintain the Quality & Environmental Management System (QMS), including document control, non-conformance tracking, and corrective/preventive actions.
*Support compliance with ISO standards, BRCGS, and customer-specific requirements.
*Coordinate internal audits and assist with external audits and certification processes.
*Monitor and report on waste, KPIs, and system performance.
*Manage change control processes and ensure timely updates to procedures and work instructions.
*Maintain the supplier and service provider approval and review system.
*Maintain training records and support quality-related training activities.
*Respond to customer information requests, including generation of packaging specifications and data entry into quality systems and databases such as Hamilton Grant, SafeFood 360, and TraceGains.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Proven experience in a quality systems or quality assurance role, ideally within manufacturing or packaging.
*Strong understanding of BRCGS, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and other relevant standards.
*Experience with document control systems and audit processes.
*Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
*Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
*Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
*Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Desirable:
*Experience with sustainability and ESG reporting frameworks.
*Familiarity with Sedex, EcoVadis, or SBTi-related documentation.