Technical Compliance Administrator : Food Manufacturing

TipTopJob; Preston; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established family-owned business is seeking a Technical Compliance Administrator to join their dynamic team in Preston. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to quality management systems and ensure compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in food science and experience with BRC standards, alongside strong analytical and communication skills. If you are passionate about quality assurance and eager to grow within a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you. Join a company that values your contributions and offers a rewarding career path.

Qualifications

• A degree in food science or equivalent is desirable.
• Knowledge of BRC standards is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain administration systems for quality accreditations like BRC.
• Conduct internal audits and manage factory data.

Skills

BRC Standards Implementation

Collaboration Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Numerical Skills

IT Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Degree in Food Science

Equivalent Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Technical Compliance Administrator

Location: Preston, Lancashire, UK

Salary: A£29,000 - A£33,000 per annum depending on experience

Job type: Full time, Permanent

Gafoor is a dynamic and rapidly growing family-owned business in Preston, recruiting an administrator to work within the Technical / Quality team. Gafoor is a key player in their sector operating on a national basis, supplying poultry products to leading blue chip manufacturers.

About the Role:

The role will take on the responsibility for maintaining the administration systems required for various quality accreditations such as BRC and Red Tractor. This role would ideally suit a graduate with a few years of experience in a BRC food manufacturing business.

If you are seeking the chance to join a well-established company that will offer you a rewarding career, then send your CV in for immediate consideration. Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the UK; no sponsorship opportunities are available for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Updating of systems and procedures to develop best practice within the business and ensure conformity to BRC
2. Updating and maintaining product specifications for customers and internal finished product specifications
3. Factory data management, trending reports, and input
4. Responding to customer complaints including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, reporting, and trending complaints
5. Interpreting, trending, and reporting of micro results
6. Coordinating Internal Audit Schedule and assisting with Internal Audits
7. Conducting traceability exercises
8. Report writing to close out compliance or third-party audits
9. Initiating corrective action follow-ups
10. Taking meeting minutes and circulating within the Quality / Technical team
11. Taking an active role in the maintenance of the Site HACCP and Quality Management plans
12. Maintenance of waste transfer records

About You:

Key attributes and skills:

1. A Degree in food science or equivalent and an understanding of QMS and HACCP systems is desirable but not essential
2. Knowledge and experience of implementing BRC standards
3. Excellent collaboration and communication skills
4. Excellent written and verbal English is essential
5. Excellent organisational skills
6. The ability to manage multiple projects and demands
7. Excellent IT skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
8. Excellent analytical and numerical skills

Additional Information:

When applying, applicants should provide a covering letter detailing their salary expectations, availability to commence work, and current residential location.

If you are seeking the chance to join a well-established company at an exciting stage in their growth, please click the APPLY button to send your CV in for immediate consideration.