Quality Technologist

UCC Coffee UK and Ireland; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee company in Bristol is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure product integrity and compliance with food safety standards. The role involves internal auditing, managing pest control, and supporting operations in maintaining quality. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Food Science, relevant experience, HACCP qualifications, and strong analytical skills. The position offers an opportunity to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a food processing environment.
• BRC/ISO internal auditing experience.
• Level 2 Food hygiene and HACCP qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a quality culture and support operations staff.
• Take part in HACCP review meetings and complete audits.
• Manage pest control and transition from Quality Control to Assurance.
• Perform internal audits and assist in documenting corrective actions.
• Co-ordinate laboratory testing for product samples.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills (Excel, Word)

Education

BSc Food Science or a related degree

Job description

The Role

A key player within the technical team, providing support to the Technical Manager. Driving compliance across the Dartford site to every aspect of the sites Food Safety, Legality, Quality, and product integrity standards.

• Assist in maintaining a quality culture, and support operations staff in carrying tasks competently within the site's quality framework.
• Take part in HACCP review meetings; Complete quarterly CCP verification audits.
• Manage Pest control Be integral to the sites transition from Quality Control to Quality Assurance.
• Perform internal audits and assist in completing independent systems audits for other departments according to agreed schedule, and ensure actions raised are documented and signed-off upon completion of corrective/preventive measures.
• Co-ordinate laboratory testing for sampling products, reviewing, and analysing results to identify non-conformances.
• Support production and the wider operations teams in adherence to, and maintenance of best practice standards across the business, in line with company procedures, customer and BRC standards.
• Identify and facilitate training where required. Manage hygiene staff and site hygiene protocols.
• Assist in the assessment of Green Coffee, packaging, and finished product where required.
• Take part in NPD projects trials, first launch (including staff briefing of product standards).
• Manage supplier approval records and provide relevant administrative support to the technical team.
• Manage customer complaints. Participate in completing product specifications both internally, and Gold standard specifications

The Person

• BSc Food Science or a related degree Experience working within a food processing environment.
• BRC/ISO internal auditing experience Level 2 Food hygiene and HACCP qualifications
• A self-starter with an analytical and methodical approach to work.
• A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word