Quality Technician

CK Group; Braintree; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

CK Group is seeking a Quality Technician for a full-time role at an ingredients and additives manufacturing company based in Braintree. The successful candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in the Food Industry and will be responsible for QC testing and documentation compliance. A degree in Food Science or a related field is required, along with a UK driving licence and the ability to work with food allergens.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in the Food Industry, preferably in Food Ingredients.
• Familiarity with BRCGS and FSSC 22000 procedures.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Performing QC tests and procedures in line with BRC and FSSC 22000.
• Maintaining documentation for audits and compliance.
• Supporting lab duties at the Epping site.

Skills

BRCGS procedures knowledge

Food safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Packaging or Food Science

Job description

CK Group are recruiting for a Quality Technician, to join an ingredients and additives manufacturing company, based in West Essex, on a full time, permanent basis, for a salary of £30,000 - £35,000, dependent on experience.

Location:

The Quality Technician will be based at the company's manufacturing site in Braintree, but would also need to travel regularly to Epping (Head office/laboratory). Braintree and Epping would beeasily commutable by car from Colchester,Bishop's Stortford, Saffron Walden and surrounding areas.



The Company:

Our client is a manufacturer of ingredients that are supplied to the food, industrial, personal care, processing and pharmaceutical industries. They hold a number of accreditations including BRC, Kosher, Halal, RSPO and more.



Quality TechnicianRole:

Your main duties will be:

• Performing QC tests and methods, as well as procedures in line with BRC and FSSC 22000 and equipment calibrations.
• Maintaining documentation and providing support on audit certificates/reports, as well as BRCGS compliance.
• Communicating compliance information from UK trade association communications.
• Supporting Head of Technical and NPD/Food Safety Manager to prepare documentation for customers.
• Promoting a culture of high hygiene standards and good working practice, maintained by the whole team.
• Supporting lab duties at the Epping site - this will require travelling regularly to Epping via car.

Your Background:

The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience of the Food Industry, preferably in Food Ingredients.
• Degree in a Packaging or Food Science related subject.
• Familiarity with BRCGS procedures and auditing, preferably also FSSC 22000 and various sustainability audits and validation.
• Happy to work with food allergens including raw meat, dairy, raw fish, etc.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car.

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 149 175 in all correspondence.

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