Job Description

Technical Administrator - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Coventry

Site-based, Monday-Friday

Salary 34,979.09

Beckett's Foods is a leading food processing company which has been operating in the CV2 area of Coventry since 1983. As a thriving business, we are proud to offer our colleagues stability and the promise of long-term future working.


As our new Technical Administrator you will support the Technical Department in the management of customer and supplier data, including customer specification platforms, key quality assurance information management systems and any additional tasks deemed necessary to achieve this.



In this role you will manage the quality complaints process, in regards to the technical department's requirements, including feedback to site process teams. You will also support and take an active role in Technical Project work.

To be successful in this role it will be essential that you have a Food Science Degree or equivalent. Experience with retail specification systems, such as APP and ORBC, would be an advantage.

If you are numerate and literate, competent with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint then this could be the role for you.

Main duties will include:

Completing relevant data analysis and reporting of that analysis to the relevant departments. Investigate and respond to complaints, and to communicate corrective actions, in conjunction with the QA Manager, to the relevant site team(s) Managing customer specification systems. Completing customer SAQ's and QAS's Assisting/ supporting the department with 2nd and 3rd party audits of the sites Conducting internal audits as assigned Attending relevant meetings and to record / distribute minutes Assisting the department in the maintenance of relevant QMS/HMS systems, where required To conduct traces and Mass Balances as assigned Undertaking and completing any reasonable requests from the Head of Technical / QA Manager

Our ideal candidate:

Reliable and conscientious Have effective planning and organisation skills and ability to prioritise Effective communication skills Works in accurate/logical/methodical manner Demonstrates clear communication skills both verbal and written at all levels Proactive, positive and can do approach Effective problem solving skills Effective analytical skills Positive leadership and influencing skills Continually challenges / drives standards forward High standard of technical knowledge, including HACCP Good working knowledge of UK/EU legislative requirements in food manufacturing Good understanding of industry standards and customer codes of practice Experience in specification systems Team Player but can work autonomously Personable and approachable Capable and confidence of working with minimum supervision Internal Auditing Experience (Not essential) Excellent IT Skills Experience in Food Manufacturing is desired

What we can offer you:

Salary 34,979.09 33 days' holiday including bank holidays, with an option to buy up to 5 extra days Monday to Friday hours * Access to GroceryAid providing emotional, practical and financial support