Quality Assurance Assistant

Job DescriptionLocation: McCulla (Ireland) Ltd, Blaris Industrial Estate, 5 Altona RoadQuality Assurance AssistantWith over 50 years’ experience in the logistics industry McCulla Ireland are one of the country’s leading providers of ambient, chilled and frozen logistics solutions throughout Ireland, the United Kingdom and Europe.We currently have Operating Centres across Northern Ireland and Ireland, with further plans for expansion. McCulla has over 300 employees working across our Transport, Warehousing, Customs and Green Bioenergy Operations. There is an ever-growing modern fleet consisting of over 120 vehicles and 200 trailers operating our just in time service with environmental sustainability at the forefront of everything we do and making us unique in the market for our customers.We are looking to recruit a Quality Assurance Assistant to join our team in Lisburn. This is an excellent development opportunity for someone looking a career within food distribution.The PersonThis role will require a professional individual who is highly organised, customer focused, with great attention to detail. As QA Assistant you will be required to monitor and verify all food safety, legality and quality procedures as outlined within the company’s Quality Management System.DutiesAbout The Role Internal auditing processes.Assisting in preparation for audits and visits (e.g. Customer, BRCGS, Regulatory)Verification and monitoring of cold chain.Verification and review of inspections and record management.Monitoring and approval of service suppliers.Conducting traceability exercises.Supporting with investigations required by customers, any non-conformances or technical customer queries.Assisting in continuous improvement projects.CriteriaMinimum 1 years’ experience in a similar role (Food Safety, Quality or Technical).3rd level Degree in food science, food technology or related principle.HACCP Level 2 (HACCP level 3 desirable)Food Safety Level 3 (desirable)Level 3 Award in Delivering training (desirable)Experience of working within a regulated environment.Understanding of QMS, BRCGS standards and involvement in BRCGS Audits in food or storage and distribution.Full clean driving license and travel to other sites is an essential part of the role. TermsFull Time, Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 6.00pm (1 hour lunch)Flexibility required to meet the needs of the business (including occasional evening and weekends), later shift start times available.Salary £26,000 - £28,000 DOETraining & development opportunitiesEnhanced Annual Leave entitlements.Matched employee / employer pension contribution.Life & death in service insurance.Free Gym Membership.Additional Company Benefits.Skills NeededAbout The CompanyWith more than 50 years’ experience, McCulla Ireland is a leading provider of ambient, chilled and frozen logistics and storage solutions. Established in 1969, we are now a second generation family-owned business which has shown great resilience, adaptability and innovation over the years. Today, we have three strategically-placed facilities in Lisburn, Dublin and Mallusk, and are the market leader for groupage coming from the UK onto the island of Ireland. We have diversified significantly over the years from the original core business of standard refrigerated haulage into a fully integrated cold supply chain, including cold storage and bespoke logistics solutions for customers of all sizes. Services include product collection, storage, picking-to-order and delivery by the box, pallet, or full load to anywhere in the UK, Ireland and the rest of continental Europe.Company CultureAt McCulla Ireland we live and breathe our company motto: Be More. Deliver More. Expect More. We understand that each customer is unique, so we always seek to deliver flexible, tailored solutions to suit our broad range of customers, from independent restaurants and retailers to major retail and hospitality chains and international manufacturers. Our business ethos is to focus on removing our customers’ problems and to become an extension of their production lines. At McCulla we are highly committed to our staff from the moment they join our team. We recognise that an environment that supports the varying needs of our employees creates a great atmosphere work in.Required CriteriaDesired CriteriaClosing DateFriday 5th December, 2025Contract TypefulltimeSalaryFrom £26,000.00 Yearly to £28,000.00 Yearly