South Elmsall WF9 2XS£14.32 per hour + BenefitsMonday–Thursday | Weekly Rotating Shifts (Long Weekends Every Week)
Join Finlay Beverages – Brewing A Better Future
Finlay Beverages is the UK’s leading B2B supplier of tea, coffee and botanical ingredients to many of the world’s best-loved retailers and foodservice operators.
We exist to empower our customers to create a world where every sip brings joy — something we’re uniquely placed to deliver through our global scale, trusted partnerships and over 125 years of expertise.
With a heritage dating back to 1896, we continue to evolve — placing sustainability, quality and people at the heart of everything we do.
At Finlay, it’s our people who make this happen — and we’re building an environment where everyone feels supported, valued, and able to grow.
What You’ll Get in Return
- £14.32 per hour
- Generous pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution)
- 8x life insurance
- Structured induction & full training provided
- Staff shop
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Finlays United Awards
- Finlays Champion Awards
- Long Service Awards
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Supportive team and positive site culture
The Role
As a Quality Assurance Operative, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our products are safe, high-quality and right first time.
Working closely with production and QA teams, you’ll help maintain the standards our customers rely on — contributing directly to products found in households across the UK and beyond.
This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys attention to detail, teamwork and taking pride in doing things properly.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out quality and food safety checks across production
- Take samples and accurately complete quality records
- Support investigations and continuous improvement activitiesEnsure the site remains clean, safe and compliant
- Work closely with production and QA colleagues
- Support new starters and contribute to a positive team culture
- Follow all safety, quality and compliance procedures
Shifts & Hours
- Week 1: Monday – Thursday, 5:00am – 3:00pm
- Week 2: Monday – Thursday, 2:00pm – 12:00am
- Pattern: Weekly rotating shifts
- No Friday working
- More work‑life balance
- Overtime opportunities available
Training & Development
You don’t need to tick every box — we’ll support you from day one.
Your first few months will include:
- A structured 4‑day induction programme
- Time to learn, ask questions and build confidence
- Hands‑on training tailored to your role
- Site tours (including tea & coffee tasting )
We’re committed to helping you build your skills and develop your career over time.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in QA, food manufacturing, or production (helpful but not essential)
- Strong attention to detail and a focus on quality
- A team‑oriented mindset
- Good communication and willingness to learn
- A proactive and reliable approach
- Commitment to safety and doing things the right way
Working at Finlay
We’re a hands‑on, down‑to‑earth business where:
- People are welcoming, supportive and approachable
- Training is structured and designed to help you succeed
- You’re encouraged to learn, grow and develop
Inclusion Matters
We welcome applications from everyone.
We want people to feel comfortable being themselves at work and are happy to make adjustments to support you through the recruitment or onboarding process.
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