Our people are Heroes

We think our people here at Samworth Brothers are the best out there! So, let’s talk about them first.

We are constantly in awe of their dedication to get the job done and the commitment they show. We are also super proud of having such a multicultural team of welcoming, spirited people who look out for each other’s interests and thrive on getting the job done but having fun doing it. In fact, half of our people have been with us for more than 5 years …and many a lot longer than that.

They all have the same mission in mind – to keep our lines running and to be truly proud of what goes out the door. No matter the challenge, they all come together…. because that’s what families do.

So what’s the job all about?

Our Quality Auditor roles at Samworth Brothers won’t hang about for long. That’s because the people who’ll apply for them are full of energy and lightning quick. They liaise extensively throughout their shift with production, hygiene and engineering colleagues to ensure technical issues and non-conformances are understood and necessary actions are undertaken. In addition to all this they also ensure all audits are completed to specified frequency. They lead the people in the department or line to become a highly motivated and engaged team. They are champions for health & safety and live and breathe the Samworth Brothers purpose and values.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct audits during shift
• Conduct Taste Panels of all products despatched during shift , end of life taste panels (fortnightly)
• Verbally communicate in an effective manner any issues AND non conformances to the relevant production and QA team leaders. Ensure understanding of the issue and agree corrective action and timescale.
• Complete shift report detailing summary of findings from audits.
• Conduct microbiological sampling to agreed plan (product, raw materials, water) and communicate with QA team leader where samples were not available or cannot be obtained against plan.
• Conduct swabbing to agreed plan
• Input sampling details on a daily basis to allow budget management.
• Highlight reoccurring problems to shift QA Team Leader
• Put “on hold” any non conforming product or raw material and notify QA team leader or QA Manager who take final decision on rejection.
• Communicating quality issues to suppliers
• Support production during audits / visits

• AM shift Monday to Friday 06:00-14:00 (£462.75 p/w)
• Full-time only
• Up, up and away!

So what about the next job after this one. What about Progression?

Management role? Now you’re talking. We love the idea that you could come in here and really make something of yourself. So we’ll encourage you every step of the way—all you have to do is show us that sparkle of innovation.

The incredible perks

Being a food product perfectionist has some incredible perks, you’ll enjoy these benefits:

• We will arrange car share if you must travel from Leicester
• Company pension scheme that matches your contributions
• Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
• Colleague discounts on selected shopping, cinema, restaurants, travel and more
• A newly refurbished restaurant
• Free on-site parking
• A refer-a-friend scheme (that gives you money for successfully recommending people to join us)
• Annual Pay Review and Profit related pay

The Company

These amazing opportunities are based at Kettleby Foods, in Melton Mowbray which produces a range of high quality chilled Ready Meals supplying major retailers.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.