Quality Systems Technologist

Quality Systems Technologist ( Food Production)

Proud to deliver high quality products and develop a high- quality career. 

Location: Tilmanstone
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 per annum

Excellent career progression prospects across the Bakkavor group

Highly competitive reward package including life insurance, 33 days holiday, staff shop, MyBargains discount platform.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Systems Technologist to join the Technical team at our Salad site based in Tilmanstone
 

Why join us? 

 We’re proud to offer you a career with a global leader in the fresh prepared food industry. We’re proud to give everyone the opportunity and support to develop and progress their career. To nurture talent, fuel ambition and work with resilience and purpose to achieve the highest possible standards. 

What we do. 

In our Tilmanstone Salads site we produce first class Salad’s products including leafy salad bags, leafy salad bowls, takeaway salad meals, prepared vegetables & side dishes for one of our most prestigious customers in our state-of-the-art factory. 
 

About the role.
To provide technical management support, ensure clear and concise communication with customers, and conduct audits. Work with the team to achieve deadlines, deputising and supporting others within the technical team.
 
Job Accountabilities:

• To maintain the Quality Systems for the business unit / site. This will include Quality Systems, Internal Audits, Industry legislation and Customer Requirements. Provide service and support to the technical leadership team. This work includes data entry, filing, information requests, change management procedure and communicating to relevant parties.
• Support the allergen management system by updating and maintaining the allergen risk assessments with the introduction of new ingredients and products. 
• To ensure the customer interface is managed professionally and in a timely manner.
• Contribute to customer audits and visits, leading in areas of expertise.
• To communicate relevant information into the site governance forums as needed.
• Conduct audits as part of the internal QMS.
  • To trend actions and non-conformances and to report these into the relevant forums.
  • Communicate to the Technical Leadership team any outstanding areas & additions to standards.
  • Ensure compliance with all current relevant standards, COP and legislation
  • Work with team to ensure all changes associated with launches, delists and promo activities are implemented to the operation teams and to the correct deadlines
  • Be flexible and be involved in projects as requested
  • Monitor working practices and comply with all legislation
  • Immediately reports hazards and see Health & Safety as a high priority

About You.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Basic knowledge and understanding of creating specifications and artwork, using customer online systems would be beneficial.
• Understanding of food labelling.
• Great communication skills, written and verbal English and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to adjust daily workload and ability to prioritise tasks to meet customer requirements (both internal and external).

What you'll receive.

As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. 

You'll enjoy:

• A stakeholder pension scheme 
• Personal accident Insurance 
• Free independent mortgage advice 
• Employee assistance programme 
• A range of voluntary benefits  
• Holiday purchase scheme 
• Additional life assurance 
• Dental & hospital cash plans 
• Discounted tutoring for children 
• Access to financial learning tools 
• Affordable loans via your salary 
• Proud to be and loyal service awards 
• Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions 

Proud to be Bakkavor We’re proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We’re proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. We’re driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business – come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! 

Apply now to find out more!
 

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