Technical Assistant

Technical Assistant - Nottingham About Barrowcliffe's Barrowcliffe's specialise in the preparation and distribution of fresh and/or cooked produce nationwide. Owned by Kettle Produce Ltd, Barrowcliffe's is one of the UK's longest running food processing companies and have successfully supplied the UK food sector with quality produce, consistent value and a commitment to service. Barrowcliffes have three main sites, Hooton Street, Nottingham, Padge Road, Beeston and Bellwin Drive, Scunthorpe. We pride ourselves on the ability to deliver freshly prepared and wholesale produce to the required specification to meet our customer's needs nationwide. About the Role This role is predominately based in the climate-controlled environment of the production facility however some activities may be outdoors in all weather conditions in the Goods Inwards area. You will be responsible for hands-on operational support ensuring adherence of quality and technical procedures and managing the Goods Intake and Quality Control Processes of our Raw Materials. You will also be responsible for: * Conducting daily safety compliance checks during production and to finished products and review paperwork for accurate and correct completion. * Conducting quality checks on goods arriving (food and non-food) including weights and counts as appropriate and dry matter testing and batch coding of materials upon intake, including origin and printing of labels. * Conducting personal and equipment hygiene checks to ensure compliance. * Assisting in the investigation of customer complaints and raw material/ product traces. * Supporting the updating of site information boards. * Completion of internal audits against HACCP, GMP, SOP's, and the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety and Customer Codes of Practice as well as assisting and participate in on-site customer visits and audits. * Collect/ take necessary material, finished product or water/ ice samples for micro or chemistry analysis, or conduct swabbing of personnel hands and equipment and book in on the online laboratory system. * Communicating with suppliers and buyers as required and issuing of non-conformances as appropriate to suppliers and the buying team. * Completion of system paperwork as requested and generation and updating of system paperwork. About You * You will be a team player and have a hands-on/ "can do" attitude. * The successful candidate must be very flexible with their work and work location, You must be able to work at extremely high standards, follow processes and procedures and be thorough with all paperwork and documentation. * You will be highly organised, able to multi-task and work to strict deadlines and under pressure and have an excellent eye for detail. * Good IT and communication skills are an essential part of this role. * Previous experience in QA and/ or raw materials/ produce would be is desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided. Working Hours * Full time - Permanent. 40 hours per Week. Tuesday to Saturday. * You may be required to work different working days subject to business needs and holiday cover. * Flexible Working Hours dependent on work requirements and location. * Start and Finish Times will vary between 6.00 am to 8.00 am and 3.00 pm to Finish. * Two 30 minute unpaid breaks each day. Salary of £24,000 per annum subject to skills, knowledge and experience plus benefits inc Statutory Benefits, 28 Days holiday (Pro-rata), Pension Scheme, Long Service Award Scheme (including additional holiday entitlements), Comfortable Break Areas, with self service facilities (microwave, hot water, and a fridge), Complementary tea and coffee facilities, Staff Canteen, Recruitment Referral Bonus Scheme, All PPE Equipment is provided. To Apply: Please press the 'Apply' button, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted within fourteen days. Thank you for your interest in the role. This may be of interest to people looking for jobs in the following: QA Technician, Quality Assistant, Technical Assistant, Technical Administrator, Quality Auditor, QA Technologist, QA Team Leader, Raw Materials Quality Controller QC, Quality Control, Food, Drinks, Manufacturing, FMCG, Newark, Mansfield, Derby, Grantham, Loughborough, Leiceste