Job Description

The

Foyle Food Group

is looking to employ a Technical Assistant at our site based in Strathfoyle Co Londonderry

The Technical Assistant will report directly to the Technical Manager and will be part of a busy Technical team. The successful candidate will be responsible for upholding food safety and quality procedures.

Full job description

The Foyle Food Group is looking to employ a Technical Assistant within our site based in Campsie Co Londonderry

The Technical Assistant will report directly to the Technical Manager and will be part of a busy Technical team. The successful candidate will be responsible for upholding food safety and quality procedures.

Hours of operation for the role are generally between 8am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday. With occasional cover for 6am -2:30pm required and occasional cover required for Saturday operations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Monitoring and verification of quality control checks ensuring compliance with customer specifications.

Carrying out GMP audits against Food Safety and Quality Policies and Procedures

Carrying out Fabrication and Glass and Plastic audits against Food Safety and Quality Policies and Procedures

Coordinate actions for non-conformances with relevant teams to effectively implement corrective and preventative actions.

Training of operatives in relation to food safety and quality requirements

Assisting with external audits such as BRCGS, Red Tractor, Bord Bia etc.

Assisting with completing export product checks and paperwork

Complete designated tasks as defined in the quality management and HACCP system.

Essential Criteria:

Food Related Qualification or proven related experience

Knowledge of HACCP principles

IT Literate

Excellent organisation and communication skills

Competent in record keeping

Motivated with ability to work on own initiative

Ability to work in a pressurised environment, with a can-do attitude and commitment to safety

Flexibility towards working hours

Desirable Criteria:

Previous experience working in a food processing or retail-packing environment

Previous experience or working knowledge of red meat products

Experience of BRC and/or Retailer audits

The Company reserves the right to extend the selection criteria to facilitate shortlisting.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.71 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Life insurance On-site parking
Application question(s):

What is your wage expectation?
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Food safety: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person