Company Overview
Beckleberrys is a family owned renowned creator of fresh cream ice creams, real fruit sorbets, and indulgent patisserie, all handcrafted in the North East of England. Our commitment to quality and innovation drives us to deliver exceptional products that delight our customers.
Summary
We are seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our team at Beckleberrys. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring that our products meet the highest quality standards. Your expertise will help maintain our reputation for excellence in the food industry.
Responsibilities
- To ensure that the Company Quality and Food Safety Systems, Policies, Procedures and Standards are followed
- To ensure that the appropriate assessments are carried out on raw materials, semi-finished products and finished products so as to ensure compliance with the relevant specifications and to make decisions with the Technical Manager regarding the acceptance or rejection of raw materials, semi-finished products and finished products.
- To ensure that Factory Personal Hygiene and Food Safety Regulations are enforced.
- To advise and consult with all relevant parties within the business concerning safety, legality and quality issues.
- To provide technical support to the manufacturing operation and to assist in problem solving concerning safety, legality and quality issues throughout the site.
- To provide technical support in the assessment of new suppliers, raw materials, product complaint investigations and troubleshooting.
- To develop, train, implement and periodically audit the Quality & Food Safety System procedures. These systems will include the site Quality & Food Safety Manual, HACCP studies, TACCP, Quality & Food Safety Procedures, Work Instructions, Product Specifications, Ingredient Specifications and forms as appropriate.
- To work with the technical team with regards to raw material and finished product complaints and to work with suppliers to solve any related technical problems.
- To liase with the Production Managers regarding the effectiveness of hygiene procedures and to advise on the preparation and improvement of hygiene schedules and cleaning instructions.
- To escort and assist with external body communications or visits to site.
- To support the Pest Control activities for the site.
- To work with management and the site to ensure the health and safety of employees.
- To constantly seek and implement a continuous improvement philosophy in all areas of responsibility, to train and develop others in this philosophy where appropriate.
Requirements
- Minimum of one years experience in a technical role.
- Level 2 in Food Safety
- Level 2 HACCP (Prefered)
- Internal Auditor training (Prefered)
- Skills both verbal and written communication, negotiation, report writing and presentations.
- Team building and Motivational Skills.
- Knowledge of food legislation.
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance Procedures, HACCP microbiological and analytical techniques and interpretation of results and Factory and Company Procedures, Policies and Quality Standards.
- Understanding of quality management, manufacturing techniques.
- Knowledge and experience of Organoleptic techniques and assessments of raw materials.
- Knowledge of personal computers.
If you are passionate about quality and eager to contribute to creating delicious products, we invite you to apply for the Quality Assurance Technician position at Beckleberrys today!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,000.00-£28,080.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience:
- Food Manufacturing/ Quality Assurance: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
