Quality Assurance

£31,000 per annum plus performance bonus and fantastic benefits

Full-time, based at The Newt in Somerset

Due to the location of the estate, a driving license is advised for this role.

Our Quality Assurance

Our Quality Assurance plays a key role in upholding our commitment to food safety, regulatory compliance, and product quality across the estate. You will help develop and implement food safety programs, maintain compliance with relevant regulations, and encourage efforts to continuously improve our food safety practices. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold the safety and quality of our products throughout their lifecycle.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support and develop our food safety and quality programs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Monitor and report on quality metrics and food safety trends, implementing improvement actions where needed.
Carry out QC checks, calibrate equipment, and coordinate sample analysis across production sites.
Work with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve quality issues using root cause analysis.
Educate and engage colleagues in food safety best practices, promoting a proactive and positive safety culture.

What we can offer

A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
Stay in shape with our complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes.
Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% off Spa Treatments.
Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases.
Discover exclusive perks with our discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.
Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
Complimentary staff meal each shift – crafted by our dedicated kitchen team, often featuring fresh produce from our estate.
We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme “Newt Awards” with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a complimentary hotel stay.
Support from our Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your family.
A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities including Fun Squad events, which include activities such as Go-Karting and Wine Tasting, to name but a few.
Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team.

What we're looking for

Experience in a similar Quality Assurance role, ideally within chilled food or drink manufacturing.
Confident communicator who can work across all levels and departments.
Strong attention to detail, numerate, and comfortable analysing quality data.
Computer literate and able to collate and trend results efficiently.
Understanding of HACCP, food safety, and health & safety standards.
A proactive and self-motivated team player with a passion for continuous improvement.
Bonus: experience driving change through audits, corrective actions, and cross-functional teamwork.

Who are we - The Newt in Somerset

Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey.

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