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Quality Technician...

CK Group
Braintree
5 days ago
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Job Description

CK Group are recruiting for a Quality Technician, to join an ingredients and additives manufacturing company, based in West Essex, on a full time, permanent basis, for a salary of £30,000 - £35,000, dependent on experience.
Location:
The Quality Technician will be based at the company's manufacturing site in Braintree, but would also need to travel regularly to Epping (Head office/laboratory). Braintree and Epping would be easily commutable by car from Colchester, Bishop's Stortford, Saffron Walden and surrounding areas.
The Company:
Our client is a manufacturer of ingredients that are supplied to the food, industrial, personal care, processing and pharmaceutical industries. They hold a number of accreditations including BRC, Kosher, Halal, RSPO and more.
Quality Technician Role:
Your main duties will be:

  • Performing QC tests and methods, as well as procedures in line with BRC and FSSC 22000 and equipment calibrations.
  • Maintaining documentation and providing support on audit certificates/reports, as well as BRCGS compliance.
  • Communicating compliance information from UK trade association communications.
  • Supporting Head of Technical and NPD/Food Safety Manager to prepare documentation for customers.
  • Promoting a culture of high hygiene standards and good working practice, maintained by the whole team.
  • Supporting lab duties at the Epping site - this will require travelling regularly to Epping via car.

    Your Background:
    The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:

  • Minimum 3-5 years' experience of the Food Industry, preferably in Food Ingredients.
  • Degree in a Packaging or Food Science related subject.
  • Familiarity with BRCGS procedures and auditing, preferably also FSSC 22000 and various sustainability audits and validation.
  • Happy to work with food allergens including raw meat, dairy, raw fish, etc.
  • Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car.

    Apply:
    It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 149 175 in all correspondence.
    If this position isn't suitable but you are looking for a new role, or if you are interested in seeing what opportunities are out there, head over to our LinkedIn page (cka-group) and follow us to see our latest jobs and company news.
    INDCH

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