Quality Control Technician

Do you have experience working in a Production or Quality role within a food manufacturing environment? Are you passionate about quality?

If so, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you!

About us

British Bakels Ltd is a leading manufacturer of high quality bakery ingredients to retail, wholesale and industrial customers throughout the UK and beyond. Part of the worldwide Bakels Group of companies, British Bakels is a dynamic and friendly business with a reputation for high quality products and exceptional customer service.

We are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity, dedication and teamwork. We pride ourselves on combining high standards of technical excellence with a friendly and supportive environment for our people.

As a result of our continued growth, we are looking for a Quality Control (QA) Technician to help us drive and maintain our high standards and ensure we can continue to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations.

About the role

The overall purpose of your role will be to ensure that all product testing is carried out in a timely manner against the specifications set against each product.

You will be responsible for completing tests on finished products and raw materials, using agreed documented methods and procedures. You will also conduct internal audits and work with key departments to drive continuous improvement in the factory.

You will be joining a small, high-performing team of quality professionals who are friendly, supportive and passionate about their roles. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will play a key part in ensuring that our products are manufactured to the highest standards and in compliance with legislative requirements and safety standards.

Key duties:

• Complete all tests as required on finished products and raw materials using agreed documented methods and procedures.
• To keep retention samples and to report any out-of-specification results to the NPD & Quality Systems Manager for further review.
• Follow the sampling schedule for all raw materials, finished product, swabs and water testing, including end-of-life testing, ensuring that all schedules are adhered to.
• Arrange lab collections when needed and manage samples collection and delivery to be sent to the laboratory
• Generate hold, scrap and rework labels as required, ensuring that any accompanying transactions and comments on the Tropos software are completed
• Work with other departments in investigating failures; assist in problem solving and promote ideas for sustainable solutions
• Establish good co-operative internal relationships with relevant departments/colleagues
• Record all process deviations and non-conforming products by raising non-conformances, concession, hold note and supplier non-conformances; and follow through for proper corrective actions.
• Record all process deviation and non-conforming products on the relevant logs
• Create and send certificates of analysis for finished product as required
• Ensure that sufficient consumables are available to complete required testing
• Ensure effective handover among the other members of the Quality department
• Drive high standards of GMP within your area of responsibility
• Drive continuous improvement of internal processes, e.g. non-conformance, failure, concession, traceability
• Support the development of the British Bakels quality culture; lead by example in our corrective and preventive action planning and delivery
• Own the development plan for your assigned area of responsibility. Develop and maintain your knowledge and expertise in relevant areas
• Support the development and implementation of GLP (Good Laboratory Practice)

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need to have excellent communication skills, a high level of attention to detail and a good understanding of manufacturing processes.

You must also have the right to work in the UK and live within commuting distance of Bicester, Oxfordshire. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor candidates for visa applications for this role.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following qualities:

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a production or quality role within a manufacturing business (ideally food manufacturing)
• Minimum Level 2 Food Safety and Level 2 HACCP
• Excellent communication skills
• Influencing and negotiation skills to effect change and a ‘right first time’ approach.
• Determination to see a task through to the end and challenge barriers.
• Self-motivated and responsible for time management
• A users’ knowledge of Tropos, Excel and Word
• Strong organisational skills
• Internal auditing qualification or experience

Desirable

• Experience working in a Quality role within UK retailers
• An understanding of customer Codes of Practice, specific certification requirements e.g. RSPO, HALAL, BRCGS

Working hours

We have an opportunity working either on weekly rotating shifts Mon-Fri 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm; or night shifts of Mon-Thurs from 10pm-6am.

Note: We are also looking for a Quality Assurance (QA) Technician – please see separate advertisement.

Our company benefits:

We offer a generous range of staff benefits including:

• Competitive salary of between £25-30k (DOE) plus shift allowance
• 10% employer pension contribution with salary sacrifice option
• Discretionary annual bonus, subject to company performance
• Life assurance benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health 'cashback' plan to help cover medical, dental and optical costs
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• 25 days annual holiday with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Long Service awards
• Social and charity events
• Discount card for food, retail and entertainment offers
• Free onsite parking
• Staff canteen

If you think you would be a good fit for this role, please apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application.

Alternate job titles:

QC Technician | QC Inspector| Quality Auditor | Quality Technician| QC Assistant | Quality Inspector | Manufacturing Quality Technician

No agencies, please.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you currently live within 30 miles of Bicester, Oxfordshire?
• What would be your preferred shifts: days or nights?

Experience:

• food manufacturing industry: 1 year (preferred)
• Quality control: 2 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bicester (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: QC1 2024