Position Overview & Specifications
We have exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our Technical Team at Spalding Site on the Technical Apprenticeship Programme – Level 3 Food Technologist offering on the job learning and development! By completing this programme, you will gain wealth of experience and achieve Level 3 Diploma in Food Technology whilst earning competitive rate of pay!
The Role
The successful candidate will be committed to a career within the food manufacturing sector and looking to develop their career in our fast paced, innovative, global organisation. You will play a significant role in our business of delivering a range of superior quality pork products to the international marketplace and ensuring that that the highest standards of animal welfare are maintained throughout. You will be allocated a Mentor which will support you throughout the programme to gain a sound understanding of the technical function covering both:
- Technical Coordinator Role
- QA Role
As Technical Apprentice you will:
- Assist with document control, create process records for data capture
- Receive, administer, and investigate complaints with the assistance of stakeholders
- Collate data to deliver trending information in clear formats
- Complete internal and third party KPI reports
- Prepare responses to customers and consumers
- Support and play an active part in customer visits and third-party audits
- Conduct internal audits
- Assist with route cause investigations and reports
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Assist with Raw material assurance - site-based elements which include:
- Specification and raw material approval
- Specification review
- Specification upload on technical hub
- Raw material risk assessment completion & updating
- Comply with appropriate Health and Safety procedures and promote a strong awareness amongst all staff of a safe working environment.
- Operate in accordance with all company policies & procedures
- Provide cover for other roles in the team when required
- Assist with filing / archiving
- Conduct product inspections & temperature checks
- Conduct internal sample swabbing & shelf-life sampling (as required)
- Manage laboratory exceptions – organising retests and investigations
- Support the implementation of any agreed departmental objectives & projects
- Ensure a good working relationship with OV’s, meat inspectors and operational staff
- Liaise & engage with other group sites & it’s projects as & if required
The individual:
Successful applicants should be able to demonstrate:
- ‘Can do’ attitude with the ability to think for yourself and take responsibility for your actions
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels
- Analytical mindset and great attention to detail.
- Good level of Literacy and Numeracy Skills.
- Great organisational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Good IT Skills – Microsoft Office
- Ability to work well within the team and on your own
Qualifications [Accredited]
- x6 GCSE grade 5 or above (or equivalent including maths and English)
Your future is in your hands, this is your opportunity to become a meat specialist and grow in our business. The food industry is the future for growing talent, and we want you to be a part of it!