Contract Personnel are pleased to be working with our Ashford based client who are looking for a Quality Coordinator to join their team on a permanent basis. The purpose of this role is to assist the Technical Manager in maintaining food safety, quality, and hygiene practices, and to ensure safety, quality and legality of the product and practices across the UK business.
You will also identify and communicate any deviations from the standards using audit and inspection of premises, practices, processes, raw materials and finished products against the specified standard.
The ideal candidate will come from a similar background and be comfortable carrying out the following job duties: Just a few of the Primary Accountabilities: Completion of technical information for internal/external reports. Inspect and assess raw materials and finished products against the specification Support the generation of Quality statements Calibrate measuring equipment periodically Conduct daily taste panels, record results and publish the results to the wider team Complete Fabrication, glass and brittle material audits Collect and prepare samples to be sent to the laboratory for testing Complete allergen rapid testing Ensure QMS documentation is relevant and request improvement where needed Cover in the absence of the Technical Coordinator Qualifications and Experience: Minimum of Food Safety Level 3 and HACCP Level 2 training Minimum of 3 years' experience within the Food Manufacturing Industry preferable Good level of PC literacy; ability to proficiently use MS Office Proactive attitude Ability to work on your own initiative but also as part of a team Understanding of Microbiology and hazards Flexible and reliable Good communicator and the ability to remain organised in a busy environment You may be required to carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by the line manager.
Hours - 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday Salary - £30 - £32k depending on experience If you would like more information, please contact Lisa Contract Personnel.