Job Description

We're looking for fantastic colleagues to help us be the best at putting convenient veg on every plate.

Our company is built on people. We're a family, and investing in our people is fundamental to our success. We go beyond expectations to ensure we recruit, retain, reward and develop the most engaged people in the industry.

We can offer a fresh start in a great place, working in one of the most modern facilities in the area.

You will be working 4on 4off shift, 18:00-05:30

Purpose of the role

Ensure compliance by conducting audits, measurements, and sampling throughout the factory to maintain quality and safety standards.

What you'll be doing

These are the things you'll be responsible and accountable for, and some of the tasks you'll need to carry out

Inspect Raw Materials:

Check quality when they arrive and during storage.

Daily Hygiene Checks:

Ensure key inspection points meet cleanliness standards.

Swab Wizardry:

Complete all scheduled swabbing like a pro.

Sample Superstar:

Log all swabs and samples for micro, pesticides, chemicals, nutrition, and effluent.

Raw Material Inspector:

Assess in-house prepped raw materials.

GMP, HACCP & Audits:

Perform audits at agreed times, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and conducting metal detection, washing, coding, integrity, and traceability audits as part of HACCP.

Follow-up Hero

: Ensure corrective actions from audits are completed.

Raise the Red Flag:

Identify and report non-conformances, then drive solutions.

Product Assessor:

Evaluate product quality and composition daily.

Metal Detection Checks:

Pre-start up metal detection and calibration tasks.

Concession Wizard:

Assess and approve product mixes and in-process materials.

Paperwork Guru:

Check, verify, and file all paperwork like a champion.

Shelf Life Detective:

Perform shelf life assessments and reports.

PQD Investigator:

Conduct Product Quality Data (PQD) checks and assessments.

Non-conformance Fixer:

Support the resolution of any issues and drive improvement.

Calibration Whiz:

Keep temperature probes and scales in check.

Trial Tester:

Assess trial compositions for accuracy and quality.

What you'll have

This is the specific experience, qualifications and skills that we're looking for

Qualifications

food hygiene level 2

Knowledge & experiences

working in produce/prepared/chilled foods

good manufacturing knowledge

Auditing Experience (a bonus, but not essential!)

Working withing both small and larger teams

Skills and attributes

an eye for detail

a desire to constantly improve

strong communication skills

organisational Skills

tech-savvy

self-motivated go-getter

strong work ethic

What you'll get in return

In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you an exciting, challenging role in a fast-growing and dynamic business, with plenty of opportunities

the opportunity to demonstrate your quality and food safety thinking to help shape and influence our direction and future a strong team atmosphere and broad business impact
as well as a competitive rewards package including:

Life insurance Health cash back scheme Shopping discounts EV charging Bonus hot drinks

About us and why work for us

We are one of the largest suppliers of prepared veg and stir fry into retailers in the UK.

We're experts in manufacturing and are proud of the investments we've made in our production facility over recent years.

We offer progression opportunities and additional training for the right individuals who are willing to learn, as well as a number of additional colleague benefits

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.60 per hour

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person