QA Technician (Nights)
15 days ago
Nottingham
QA Technician We have a fantastic opportunity for a QA Technician to join our team in Nottingham. At The Compleat Food Group were on a mission to create tasting food thats better for people and the planet we call it Food to Feel Good.We pride ourselves on being a business that gives equal emphasis to HOW we operate as well as the financial results we achieve. Our 5500 (and growing) fantastic people are what make this possible. They are passionate about creating delicious products for UK consumers leading retailers and our exciting market leading brands which include Walls Pastry Vadasz Squeaky Bean and Unearthed. Location: Nottingham Riverside Bakery Working Hours: Wednesday Saturday: 40 hours per week Salary: 28000 per annum Job Purpose To provide professional and effective support to the factory in relation to technical and quality issues. To drive a high level of food safety and GMP standards within the factory environment. Develop an effective and harmonious relationship with customers suppliers and colleagues. To carry out key tasks in line with business requirements to ensure quality systems are compiled with. Key Duties: • Maintain & enhance relationships with all departments fostering teamwork and effective communication., • Conduct daily factory walk rounds working closely with the operations team to meet and maintain high GMP standards. This includes performing in-depth hygiene inspections on equipment leading to improved factory standards and valuable feedback from the operations team., • To support the production teams and other departmental functions in resolving quality issues. Detailed investigations crucial for timely issue closure and a reduction in quality incidents, • Carry out daily taste panels as part of reviewing the quality of products, • Taste panels carried out on time, • Products reviewed prior to panels and issues feedback to operations team as necessary, • Carry out routine tasks such as swabbing air plates and product sampling in line with schedules in place send to Lab and investigate OOS results, • Carry out Pre Despatch Verification (PDV) checks, • Support the investigation into customer complaints including ability to carry our full traceability exercises, • Support on site audits by third parties, • Carry out temperature monitoring and measurement for onsite temperature systems as required, • Carry out scheduled calibration checks e.g. scales belts etc, • Carry out and report scheduled internal audits and close of corrective actions, • Pick up ad hoc tasks and requests through the technical management team e.g. traceability exercises investigations, • Pick up ad hoc projects as requested and take part in project teams, • Support NPD and commercial in new launches through line set ups for labelling coding X rays check weigher Metal detection, • Champion a health and safety culture to meet all requirements across the site. Promote safe working practices ensuring safety during packaging trials. Output Measures/KPIs: • Communication & Teamwork skills developed., • Detailed communication records available for site use at all times, • Daily walk rounds carried out, • Improved factory standards, • Feedback from the operations team, • Detailed investigations completed as necessary, • Timely closure of issues, • Reduction in quality incidents, • Issues flagged in timely fashion to operations team, • Notes from panels completed and accurate, • Awareness of ongoing product issues prior to panels, • Sampling/testing carried out to schedule, • OOS Reports completed, • 4 hours checks carried out on time, • Reduction in issues due to accurate checks, • Completed complaints investigation reports, • Recall of product traceability, • Good audit results, • Timely checks, • Completed records, • Checks carried out to schedule, • Audits carried out on time, • Close out of actions, • Reports completed, • Prevention of issues recurring, • Project delivery, • Completed checks prior to launch, • Promote safe working across site and advise manager immediately on unsafe working practices, • Work safely during packaging trials Knowledge Skills and Experience: • Previous QA experience in a food production facility, • Ability to use computer programmes including word excel and related technical IT packages, • Allergen awareness-implications, • Food Safety Level 2, • Good communicator Whats in it for you • Dynamic Environment: You will be working in a fast-paced future-thinking agile company where your contributions make a real difference., • Culture: Be part of a fantastic team that values diversity innovation collaboration and excellence., • 2 EmployeeVolunteering Days per year, • Online and High-street retailer discount scheme, • Employee well-being and community support groups, • Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform, • Charity Initiatives and Team events, • 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial Emotional and Practical Support), • Physical Wellbeing Benefits Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts., • Online Wellbeing benefits, • Free Financial wellbeing mortgage calculators budget tools financial aid tools The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive respectful culture where everyone feels safe supported and valued. We welcome diverse talent knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace. We are committed to Fairness Equity Inclusivity and Respect we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunitys employer we provide all the support you need to succeed. Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process. Recruitment Agencies: We have a small active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team. If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to ___ If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to QA Technician We have a fantastic opportunity for a QA Technician to join our team in Nottingham. At The Compleat Food Group were on a mission to create tasting food thats better for people and the planet we call it Food to Feel Good.We pride ourselves on being a business that gives equal emphasis to HOW we operate as well as the financial results we achieve. Our 5500 (and growing) fantastic people are what make this possible. They are passionate about creating delicious products for UK consumers leading retailers and our exciting market leading brands which include Walls Pastry Vadasz Squeaky Bean and Unearthed. Location: Nottingham Riverside Bakery Working Hours: Wednesday Saturday: 40 hours per week Salary: 28000 per annum Job Purpose To provide professional and effective support to the factory in relation to technical and quality issues. To drive a high level of food safety and GMP standards within the factory environment. Develop an effective and harmonious relationship with customers suppliers and colleagues. To carry out key tasks in line with business requirements to ensure quality systems are compiled with. Key Duties: • Maintain & enhance relationships with all departments fostering teamwork and effective communication., • Conduct daily factory walk rounds working closely with the operations team to meet and maintain high GMP standards. This includes performing in-depth hygiene inspections on equipment leading to improved factory standards and valuable feedback from the operations team., • To support the production teams and other departmental functions in resolving quality issues. Detailed investigations crucial for timely issue closure and a reduction in quality incidents, • Carry out daily taste panels as part of reviewing the quality of products, • Taste panels carried out on time, • Products reviewed prior to panels and issues feedback to operations team as necessary, • Carry out routine tasks such as swabbing air plates and product sampling in line with schedules in place send to Lab and investigate OOS results, • Carry out Pre Despatch Verification (PDV) checks, • Support the investigation into customer complaints including ability to carry our full traceability exercises, • Support on site audits by third parties, • Carry out temperature monitoring and measurement for onsite temperature systems as required, • Carry out scheduled calibration checks e.g. scales belts etc, • Carry out and report scheduled internal audits and close of corrective actions, • Pick up ad hoc tasks and requests through the technical management team e.g. traceability exercises investigations, • Pick up ad hoc projects as requested and take part in project teams, • Support NPD and commercial in new launches through line set ups for labelling coding X rays check weigher Metal detection, • Champion a health and safety culture to meet all requirements across the site. Promote safe working practices ensuring safety during packaging trials. Output Measures/KPIs: • Communication & Teamwork skills developed., • Detailed communication records available for site use at all times, • Daily walk rounds carried out, • Improved factory standards, • Feedback from the operations team, • Detailed investigations completed as necessary, • Timely closure of issues, • Reduction in quality incidents, • Issues flagged in timely fashion to operations team, • Notes from panels completed and accurate, • Awareness of ongoing product issues prior to panels, • Sampling/testing carried out to schedule, • OOS Reports completed, • 4 hours checks carried out on time, • Reduction in issues due to accurate checks, • Completed complaints investigation reports, • Recall of product traceability, • Good audit results, • Timely checks, • Completed records, • Checks carried out to schedule, • Audits carried out on time, • Close out of actions, • Reports completed, • Prevention of issues recurring, • Project delivery, • Completed checks prior to launch, • Promote safe working across site and advise manager immediately on unsafe working practices, • Work safely during packaging trials Knowledge Skills and Experience: • Previous QA experience in a food production facility, • Ability to use computer programmes including word excel and related technical IT packages, • Allergen awareness-implications, • Food Safety Level 2, • Good communicator Whats in it for you • Dynamic Environment: You will be working in a fast-paced future-thinking agile company where your contributions make a real difference., • Culture: Be part of a fantastic team that values diversity innovation collaboration and excellence., • 2 EmployeeVolunteering Days per year, • Online and High-street retailer discount scheme, • Employee well-being and community support groups, • Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform, • Charity Initiatives and Team events, • 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial Emotional and Practical Support), • Physical Wellbeing Benefits Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts., • Online Wellbeing benefits, • Free Financial wellbeing mortgage calculators budget tools financial aid tools The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive respectful culture where everyone feels safe supported and valued. We welcome diverse talent knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace. We are committed to Fairness Equity Inclusivity and Respect we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunitys employer we provide all the support you need to succeed. Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process. Recruitment Agencies: We have a small active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team. If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to