Quality Control Specialist (Portadown, ARM, GB, BT62 4HB) chez Kerry Group - Taste & Nutrition Ingredients and Science
Kerry Group - Taste & Nutrition Ingredients and Science · Portadown, Royaume-Uni · Onsite
- Professional
- Bureau à Portadown
Requisition ID: 60790
Position Type: FT Fixed Term
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite
About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
About the role
This is a fixed-term, onsite position based in Portadown, Northern Ireland, running until the end of August 2026, with the potential for extension.
The site specialises in the production of cheese blocks, sliced cheese, and grated cheese bags.
As a Quality Control Specialist, you will support the technical team by conducting routine inspections, monitoring production processes, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. You’ll assist with audits, equipment calibrations, data reporting, and documentation management. The role also involves cross-functional collaboration to uphold site standards and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
Key responsibilities
As a Quality Control Specialist, you will:
Play a key role in maintaining product integrity and food safety standards
Conduct routine inspections and monitor production processes
Support the technical team with problem-solving on the factory floor
Assist with equipment calibrations and preparation for external audits
Carry out internal audits including glass & perspex, pest control, and temperature checks
Trend and report data, including results from the daily Taste Panel
Manage samples, traceability documentation, and ensure technical records are audit-ready
Collaborate with all departments to uphold site standards
Contribute to ongoing quality improvement initiatives across the site
Perform other day-to-day tasks as requested to support quality and technical operations
Qualifications and skills
Experience in a food manufacturing or quality control environment
Solid understanding of food safety standards and regulatory compliance
Familiarity with laboratory testing methods and equipment
Competence in using Microsoft Office and quality management systems (e.g., SAP, QMS)
What we offer
25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
Matched pension scheme
Access to our employee development platform and Udemy learning resources
Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback at major retailers
A collaborative and inclusive work environment with opportunities for career growth
Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants. As part of your application you will be asked to answer a short number of questions. This information will be held separate to your application and treated in the strictest of confidence.
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
Recruiter: #LI-MU1
Posting Type: LI
