Overview

Quality Assurance Technician – Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

  • This is a full-time role, however flexibility in this will be considered
  • We know that having a work-life balance is important, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role
  • The base location for this role is Gosforth Park Bakeryand Logistics, Newcastle Upon Tyne 

Main Responsibilities

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you’ll:

  • Ensure food safety and quality standards are maintained across the site

  • Support managers and operators in their responsibility to Food Safety and Quality

  • Evaluate process controls during production to ensure they comply with agreed specifications and procedures

  • Complete quality checks in line with product specifications, QAS and organoleptic requirements

  • Complete and update the site microbiological, chemical and allergen sampling schedules to ensure safety of products

  • Own the management of non-conforming products, QA Holds and product releases

  • Organise and completion of raw material intake checks against group specifications

  • Complete annual CCP validation checks of all Critical Control Points on site

  • Carry out and update audits e.g., BRC Internal audits, Glass & Plastic, CCP, GMP inspections and product & process

  • Monitor equipment performance and control through internal calibration of scales and thermometers to ensure compliance

  • Assist with customer complaint investigations

  • Amend factory process control documentation

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for individuals who have drive, and can demonstrate:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong skills in planning, prioritising, and organising

  • Multi-tasking and working with multiple priorities at pace, delivering results within tight timescales

  • The ability to communicate and influence at all levels

  • The ability to build strong cross functional relationships

  • The ability to work independently and as part of a small team

  • Initiative and the ability to see tasks through to completion

  • Enjoy being part of a hard-working team, sharing the same end goal, and celebrating results together

  • Are supportive of an inclusive culture – recognising and valuing that difference is good

  • Want to develop and are ready to work alongside some great people and have lots of fun on your Greggs journey!

 

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