QA Worker - 40 Hour, Permanent
We are recruiting for a Quality Assurance (QA) worker on a permanent basis working full time, 40 hours a week. The vacancy is 5 days per week working at our warehouse and offices in Fishponds, Bristol.
QA at Essential is a varied role in our friendly Goods In team, with opportunities for learning and development on a daily basis. You will be responsible for liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders; maintenance of food safety, organic accreditation, and other quality standards; and responding to matters arising, promptly and effectively.
The successful candidate will have previous experience in food quality and safety, with some business / industry awareness. We pride ourselves on cultivating a close and friendly relationship with our customers and suppliers, so good communication skills are vital. You will also need a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
You’ll be joining a diverse, dynamic and positive bunch of people aiming to change the world for the better. We are a wholesaler, manufacturer and retailer, proud of specialising in ethically-produced, organic, vegan and GMO-free food, sourced from all corners of the globe. At our Worker Co-operative you can be sure of a meaningful job, with the unique rewards and challenges of working co-operatively.
Please download the job description and application form below:
Job Description and Person Spec
Application Form
The starting wage is £13.45 per hour, increasing with length of service, plus benefits and worker discounts.
Deadline for applications: 9am Monday 1st June
Interviews are scheduled for w/c Monday 8th June
Start date: Monday 15th June
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch - hr@essential-trading.coop
Please note that applications with the ‘Supporting statement’ left blank will not be considered. We will not accept CVs. Please be aware that we are unable to provide feedback at the application stage as we usually receive large numbers of applications.
Job Types: Full time
Contract length: Permanent
Pay: From £13.45 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
We are recruiting for a Quality Assurance (QA) worker on a permanent basis working full time, 40 hours a week. The vacancy is 5 days per week working at our warehouse and offices in Fishponds, Bristol.
QA at Essential is a varied role in our friendly Goods In team, with opportunities for learning and development on a daily basis. You will be responsible for liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders; maintenance of food safety, organic accreditation, and other quality standards; and responding to matters arising, promptly and effectively.
The successful candidate will have previous experience in food quality and safety, with some business / industry awareness. We pride ourselves on cultivating a close and friendly relationship with our customers and suppliers, so good communication skills are vital. You will also need a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
You’ll be joining a diverse, dynamic and positive bunch of people aiming to change the world for the better. We are a wholesaler, manufacturer and retailer, proud of specialising in ethically-produced, organic, vegan and GMO-free food, sourced from all corners of the globe. At our Worker Co-operative you can be sure of a meaningful job, with the unique rewards and challenges of working co-operatively.
Please download the job description and application form below:
Job Description and Person Spec
Application Form
The starting wage is £13.45 per hour, increasing with length of service, plus benefits and worker discounts.
Deadline for applications: 9am Monday 1st June
Interviews are scheduled for w/c Monday 8th June
Start date: Monday 15th June
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch - hr@essential-trading.coop
Please note that applications with the ‘Supporting statement’ left blank will not be considered. We will not accept CVs. Please be aware that we are unable to provide feedback at the application stage as we usually receive large numbers of applications.
Job Types: Full time
Contract length: Permanent
Pay: From £13.45 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Working at Essential Trading
- We are a worker co-operative with around 100 members, responsible for collectively managing and directing the business. Working co-operatively comes with unique rewards and challenges – join us and have your say!
- We welcome you for who you are; we’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates of any nationality, ethnicity, race, sex, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
- We are a living wage employer, accredited by the Living Wage Foundation. We value the work of all our members equally: there’s a flat pay structure, whether you’re driving a truck or doing the finances.
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