Junior Field Person

Valeo Foods UK; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in the UK is seeking a QA Technician to work closely with the factory and growers. The role involves collecting quality data on potatoes, working outdoors, managing daily workloads, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates will have good communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a clean driving license. Excellent career opportunities and benefits offered.

Benefits

Excellent Career Opportunities

Matched pension scheme

Death in service

Cycle to work scheme

Retailer discount platform

Staff discount

Qualifications

• Comfortable working both outside and indoors.
• Solid IT skills on data entry and Excel.
• Experience in the potato sector or agriculture would be useful.

Responsibilities

• Collect and report data on fry quality, tuber defects & yield.
• Manage your own daily workload to provide samples for the QA Lab.
• Ensure accurate and complete information flow on cropping and QA data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good organization skills

Effective communication skills

Job description

Company Description

At Valeo Foods UK, we're the creative force behind an array of beloved brands spanning indulgence, innovation, and tradition. From the iconic crunch of Kettle Crisps to the pure sweetness of Rowse Honey, and the rich heritage of Matthew Walker puddings, our portfolio reflects our commitment to quality and diversity.

But that's not all – our family of brands extends further, encompassing an exciting array of products and experiences. Whether it's the Wild West flavours of New World Foods, the nostalgic joy of Barratt sweets, or the timeless appeal of Metcalfe Popcorn, each brand carries its own unique story, flavour, and charm. Join us on a journey where passion meets flavour, crafting experiences that bring people together and delight taste buds.

Job Description

As a QA Technician / Fields person you will be working closely with both the Factory & their grower supply base to collect and report data on fry quality, tuber defects & yield.

You will mainly be field/farm based collecting samples to return to the lab, and then assisting in the QA process. During summer months this will be mainly in field, and autumn/winter months you will be visiting potato stores regularly for quality checks across East Anglia.

There may be opportunities in the future to progress the role further into developing grower facing relations, seed management, trialling of new varieties and potato store management, training for BASIS and FACTS Qualifications.

• Working alongside the QA Team and KFL’S supply chain coordinator and standing in as required during holidays etc
• Reporting to the Ag Team for day-to-day instruction.
• You will manage your own daily workload to provide samples for the QA Lab.
• You will be comfortable with travelling independently in a company vehicle to field & farm locations to collect samples.
• Aid inputting of records into QA database.
• To ensure accurate and complete information flow on both growing crop, harvesting and stored crop QC data – the role will need solid IT skills on data entry and excel, flexibility during peaks of work is required, specifically July to November when harvesting is taking place.
  
  

Qualifications

• Previous qualifications are not necessary, but the role would suit somebody who is comfortable working both outside & indoors, has an eye for detail and has good organisation/communication skills.
• Experience of the potato sector or agriculture would be useful, but not required as training will be given.
• Effective communication skills are essential
• A valid, clean driving licence is essential.
  
  

Additional Information

What we offer you in return

• Excellent Career Opportunities
• Matched pension scheme
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retailer discount platform
• Staff discount
• And plenty more