Job Description

The Bart Ingredients company has been sourcing and supplying herbs & spices for over 60 years. What began as a husband-and-wife team selling spice racks locally has grown to an organisation with over 200 employees distributing products across the UK. Today the business is privately owned by the Fuchs Gruppe family - the world's largest privately owned herbs & spices business.

Our purpose is simple - 'To bring the joy of food to life' and to do it in the most sustainable way. The success of the business is routed in our people who make the business what it is with shared passion for achieving the best and cultivating the family culture we are proud to retain.

The role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Intake Technician to work in our facility in Severn Beach. The main purpose of this role is to assist in the smooth and efficient running of company operations by supporting the programme of raw material, packaging and label positive release.

The main responsibilities of this role are:

Inspection of deliveries: checking the status of materials (ingredients, packaging and labels) delivered to site, or to external storage locations, for integrity, infestation and bulk label accuracy. Recording status of deliveries according to approval or rejection protocols. Sample taking: sampling of raw material deliveries to company procedures and resealing and labelling sampled units. Sample assessment: checking the status of sampled material against specification and/or retained sample comparing relevant criteria to determine acceptability. Conducting organoleptic tests, functionality tests, basic in-house analytical tests. Sample preparation: preparing samples for external analysis at laboratories, customer offices, etc. Storing retained samples for future use/reference. Supporting Intake Team function: preparing documentation and reports to demonstrate the operation of the Intake function. Working with the Intake Manager to deliver the required support to internal company customers and to external customers, including 3rd party auditors of Bart Ingredients. Intake office maintenance: keeping the Intake office tidy and functional. Arranging calibrations and repairs of key equipment as necessary. Managing sample storage conditions and status, including correct disposal of materials when required. Supporting company Food Defence and Technical function: as required to support the needs of the business. Examples include: internal auditing, factory checks, allergen controls, documentation reviews, staff training and external audits. Undertake and support Investigations and Root Cause Analysis as and when directed.

Person specification/Qualifications/Capabilities:

Experience & Education:

A background and/or qualification in food science, food technology, food hygiene, or a related field is preferred.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel. Laboratory procedures and equipment maintenance would be an advantage.

Attention to Detail:

A meticulous and hands-on approach to tasks and documentation.

Communication:

Good written and verbal communication skills for reporting and collaboration.

Teamwork:

The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

What we offer:

Bart believe our people are our most important asset and offer the following benefits in addition to your salary:

Pension scheme:

o Salary sacrifice scheme with company contribution of 4%

Extra leave

:

o Holiday purchase scheme - up to an additional 5 days each year

o Enhanced bereavement and pregnancy loss leave

o Enhanced maternity and paternity leave after 12 months service

Life assurance

:

o 2 x annual salary after 3 months service

Wellbeing:

o Access to GP24 service which is a remote GP & second opinion medical service

o Access to onsite Mental Health First Aiders

o Grocery Aid access - They offer emotional, financial, practical advice and support on a wide range of topics for all grocery colleagues and their immediate families

Discounts

:

o Money off in stores, holidays and days out discount platform

o Cycle to work scheme

Others:

o Long Service Awards

o Social events

We would love you to join our team!

The hours for this role are 40 hours per week Monday - Friday.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Bart Ingredients we are committed to promoting equal opportunities and fostering a rich diversity within our workplace where all individuals are valued treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

As an equal opportunities employer, we recruit on a fair and equal basis, welcoming applications from candidates regardless of age, ethnicity, gender identity or reassignment, disability, pregnancy & maternity status, sexual orientation, religion or belief or marriage/civil partnership status.

In line with the

Ban the Box initiative, we do not ask you about any unspent criminal convictions during the recruitment process.

Bart Ingredients are a proud

Disability Confident Employer, and we guarantee an interview for candidates who declare a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We recognise that people are different and can work in different ways. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or for applying in a different format, please contact our HR team and they will be happy to help. recruitment@bart-ingredients.co.uk - 0117 9773474

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,750.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time Store discount
Work Location: In person