Welsh Lady Preserves is a family-run business established in 1966; producers of a wide range of premium fruit preserves and savoury sauces using traditional methods.
We manufacture, promote and sell our own Welsh Lady brand, but also offer a private label and bespoke manufacturing service. As a Company, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of innovation and are frequently involved in bringing new and exciting products to market. We have established a reputation for producing the highest quality products and have won multiple awards.
We are now looking for a Quality Control Assistant to join us at our factory on the beautiful Llyn Peninsula in North Wales, based just off the A499 between Pwllheli and Caernarfon. You will assist in monitoring manufacturing and packing of all products included within the scope of Welsh lady Preserves’ processes. You will assist the QA and Technical Manager in ensuring that the site conforms to the requirements of the Quality and Food Safety Management system, BRC standard, Food Safety Law and Legislation, and customer specification.
The Job:
- Be able to operate testing equipment, such as Metal Detector, ph meter, digital thermometer and balances.
- Carry out tasks in support of and allied to production and packing of jams and preserves as required.
- Monitor process operations and verify that key parameters or critical control points are operating within acceptable safe limits by testing and assessment.
- Be aware of, understand, and adhere to Company policies and procedures regarding food safety.
- Record test results, data; organise and administer documents in the execution of tasks.
- Be aware of, understand, and adhere to health and safety regulations.
- Document and quarantine material that is found to be outside agreed limits or found unacceptable.
- To attend any training as identified by the Company.
- Work co-operatively as part of a team, but also be able to work independently and unsupported in order to fulfil tasks.
- Comply with Company policies and procedures.Essential Skills/Attributes:
· Experience in a food production environment.
· Qualifications in Mathematics and English.
· Good numeracy, literacy and communication skills.
· Attention to detail.
· Ability to follow written procedures/instructions.
· Must be a team player.
· Adaptable and flexible in your approach to work.
· Able to work under pressure and to deadlines.
· Of smart and clean appearance, with excellent personal hygiene.
If you have a passion for food and would like a role that offers job satisfaction in a successful family business, working with a team of colleagues dedicated to delivering high standards, please apply with a current CV.
Working hours are 7.45.00am-4.15pm Mon-Thurs, 7.45am-3.30pm Fridays.
Some overtime may be required during busy periods.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £10.97 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Ability to Commute:
- Pwllheli LL53 6RL (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 19/05/2023