Ingredients and Packaging QA Champion

About Us

ABP UK is a major division of the ABP Food Group with factories in Ireland, UK and Europe. We are a food business that specialises in the supply and development of award-winning British and Irish beef and lamb products for retail, foodservice and wholesale.

As one of the UK`s largest food producers, ABP relies on the skills and experience of its people, that`s why we offer lifelong careers with secure and full-time hours as well as competitive rates of pay, backed by great training and the opportunity to grow and progress within the business.

With the growth and expansion of our ABP Penston site in Glasgow, we have the opportunities below available to build our teams inline with increase in volume.

Role Definition

The Ingredients and Packaging QA Champ ion is responsible for ensuring that all ingredients and packaging materials meet company, customer, and legal requirements before use in production. The role supports the delivery of high food safety and quality standards by controlling, monitoring, and continuously improving ingredient and packaging compliance across site operations.

Working within intake, storage, and production areas, the Ingredients and Packaging QA Champ ion is accountable for the effective quality assurance and control of all incoming ingredients and packaging materials. The role monitors standards, identifies risks, and supports corrective actions, while advising management of any issues that could impact food safety, quality, or compliance.

Working within intake, storage, and production areas, the Ingredients and Packaging QA Champion is accountable for the effective quality assurance and control of all incoming ingredients and packaging materials. The role monitors standards, identifies risks, and supports corrective actions, while advising management of any issues that could impact food safety, quality, or compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all incoming ingredients and packaging materials are checked, approved, and released in line with company procedures and intake schedules
• Verify ingredients and packaging against approved specifications, allergen declarations, and customer requirements
• Ensure full and accurate traceability of all ingredients and packaging materials from intake through use
• Confirm all packaging materials are fit for purpose and compliant with legal, customer, and brand standards
• Carry out intake checks including delivery condition, hygiene standards, seal integrity, and temperature where applicable
• Ensure labelling details (ingredients, allergens, batch codes, best-before dates, and legal text) are accurate and compliant
• Monitor and report ingredient or packaging quality issues, escalating concerns to management where necessary
• Raise, record, and follow up nonconformances, ensuring corrective and preventative actions are implemented
• Support allergen management and segregation controls across the site
• Maintain accurate QA records and documentation in line with HACCP, GMP, BRCGS, and company standards
• Support traceability, audit, and recall activities when required
• Promote best practice in food safety, quality, and compliance across intake and production areas
• Carry out any additional duties reasonably requested by the QA Manager or line manager.

Pay & Shift Pattern: £13.70 per hour, Monday - Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm

Person Specification

Must be confident and a clear communicator in English

PC Literate

A team player with the ability to be self sufficient

Proven interpersonal skills

Must be highly organised and have excellent attention to detail

To be able to work under pressure

What's in it for You?

• Employee Assistance Programme for both colleague and family
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Internal Training and Development Programmes
• Employee discounts offered by customers
• Employee Recognition Programme
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Benefits Portal inclusive of technology discounts, vehicle leasing etc
• Free Parking with EV Charging available with a salary sacrifice
• Onsite subsidised canteen and vending machines
• Life Assurance
• Free fruit