One Team, One Goal, One Banham
Based in Attleborough, Banham Poultry is one of the fastest-growing businesses within Boparan (which also owns 2 Sisters Food Group) and is one of the largest employers in Norfolk. We are committed to producing high-quality food products and supplying many of the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants and wholesalers.
We are expanding our Technical team and are looking for a passionate and motivated Quality Assurance Lead to support our site in maintaining the highest standards of food safety, legality and quality.
As part of the Technical team, you will play a key role in supporting our colleagues, promoting a strong food safety culture and ensuring our products meet the high standards expected by our customers.
Do you take pride in doing things right? Are you someone who leads by example, supports others and enjoys making a positive difference? If so, we would like to hear from you.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about food safety and quality, with a strong attention to detail.
- A positive role model who can encourage and motivate others.
- Confident communicating with colleagues at all levels across the site.
- Able to build strong working relationships with Technical, Operations and other departments.
- Proactive, organised and able to make decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- A problem solver who can investigate issues and support effective solutions.
- Someone who takes ownership, demonstrates accountability and always strives to improve standards.
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
- Committed to supporting and developing colleagues through coaching and guidance.
Previous experience and skills:
- Experience within a Technical, Quality or Food Manufacturing environment.
- Good understanding of food safety, quality standards and compliance requirements.
- Experience supporting teams and improving standards on the factory floor.
- Strong communication and influencing skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
Desirable:
- Experience working within a Technical/Quality role.
- Knowledge of BRCGS and retailer codes of practice.
- Food manufacturing qualification or relevant technical training.
- Understanding of Food Safety Culture.
Training provided where required:
- Level 3 Food Safety
- Level 3 HACCP
- Subject Matter Expert training
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support QA and Process Controller teams to ensure food safety, quality and legal standards are maintained.
- Provide coaching, guidance and support to colleagues within the Technical team.
- Promote positive behaviours and a strong food safety culture across the site.
- Complete quality inspections, product checks and technical verification activities.
- Support investigations, corrective actions and continuous improvement activities.
- Ensure traceability, sampling and product control procedures are followed.
- Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Despatch, Hygiene and L&D teams to maintain standards.
- Support internal audits and ensure the site remains customer and audit ready.
We will offer you:
- Competitive salary of £15.23 per hour
- Training and career development opportunities
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Subsidised restaurant
- Free on-site parking
- Company pension
- Colleague family events
- Discounted Staff Shop
Shift Pattern:
Monday to Friday:
If this role interests you, please email [email protected]
We’d be delighted to tell you more.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.23 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
