QA Technician (Intake)
- Employer
- Blue Spark
- Location
- Kent
- Salary
- £Negotiable
- Closing date
- 15 Aug 2022
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- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Function
- Graduate, Health & Safety, Quality Assurance, Technical
- Business Sector
- Food Manufacturing
Job Details
The Company
As part of a leading food group, this dynamic company supplies the major multiples with a wide range of market leading chilled products. They’re now looking for a dedicated QA Technician to join their thriving team and uphold their high quality standards across their twenty-four hour operation. Please be aware this role operates on a shift pattern 4 on 4 off working between the hours of 5am - 5pm.
The Role
Reporting to the Quality Manager you will be responsible for helping to maintain food safety and quality standards for the site, this will include:
· Ensuring all the necessary HACCP & pre-requisite checks are carried out to meet legal, quality and safety standards
· Identify non-conformances, reporting them promptly in order to ensure corrective actions are taken in a timely manner
· Complete intake quality checks on incoming raw materials and supplier investigations
· Carry out lab testing, factory trials and creating samples
· Organise and attend taste panels
· Carry out traceability exercises.
The Person
You will be a Food Science graduate or a food industry professional who has gained insight into the world of food manufacturing through an industry placement, work experience or internship. Experience of working in a fast paced chilled / high care manufacturing environment and understanding the standards of UK retailers is essential. This a role where you must be able to thrive in the energy and pace of the factory, interacting with all departments.
A thorough working knowledge of BRC and HACCP is essential, you will have a HACCP Level 2 and a good working knowledge of food safety along with excellent prioritisation and time management skills. You must also be proactive, able to think on your feet and be a great problem solver to consistently delight their customers. You will also boast excellent IT skills including Microsoft office and have great interpersonal skills with the confidence to communicate across different teams.
Due to the shift pattern hours we would advise candidates to apply if they have a UK driving license and access to their own personal vehicle.
If you are a dedicated individual who is looking to take gain further experience with a supportive food business then apply now or call us on 0345 2600 737 for more information.
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Although we do our utmost to respond to all applicants, there are times when this is just not possible due to sheer volume so if you have not heard from us within 5 working days then we are sorry to say your application for this role has not been successful.
Also, please note that we are only able to accept and respond to applications from candidates with eligibility to work in the UK and those who hold valid work visas.
Company
Blue Spark is a boutique recruitment consultancy for the Food and Drinks industry, satisfying a growing appetite for intelligent and ethical recruitment.
Working entirely free of commission, we source high calibre candidates for some of the most exciting organisations in the field.
Our friendly and creative consultants seek the perfect match with every appointment – be it graduate or director level, permanent or interim.
Established by Food professionals in 2006, our vast experience and intuitive grasp of market trends has earned us the superb reputation we enjoy today.
With a particular commitment to openness and innovation, Blue Spark offers a truly comprehensive range of recruitment solutions across all sectors of the Food and Drinks industry.
These include:
• Search and Selection
• Advertised Search
• Executive Search
• Database Search
• Proactive Candidate Generation
So whether you're seeking that dream job in Food and Drink, or the perfect people for your growing business, Blue Spark can deliver.
- Website
- http://www.blue-spark.org.uk/
- Telephone
- 0345 2600 737
- Location
-
34 - 36 The Broadway
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 3AL
United Kingdom
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