Technical Assistant

3 weeks ago


Bury, United Kingdom Cranswick Continental Foods Full time

**Role**:Technical Assistant
- **Reports to**:Technical Compliance Manager
- **Working Hours**:7.30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday
- **Work Location**:Bury BL9 8RQ
- **Job Types**:Full Time, Permanent

**About the Company**

Cranswick PLC is a leading UK food manufacturer, focussing in Continental specialities. Our unwavering commitment to first-rate quality and service, alongside our passion for food, has put us at the forefront as a trusted partner working with most of the UK’s national retailers. We are devoted to nurturing talent and cultivating an inclusive working environment where driven professionals can excel and advance. The site processes olives, antipasti, slices continental charcuterie and cooked meats including corned beef.

**Company Values**

We built our business on an unwavering commitment to quality, efficiency and innovation which is embedded in our culture. This is delivered by our hard-working, talented teams who continually drive the business forward.

**What's the day to day for this role?**

To support the technical function by maintaining and reporting micro and chemistry sampling and results. Co-ordination of shelf-life studies with Technical Account Team. Surveillance of portal and any adverse results reported immediately, and appropriate action taken.

**About the role**
- To supervise and prepare all product samples, swabs, water samples, air plates etc to a set sampling plan and ensure they are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner, ensuring library samples are retained as a back
- up sample in case out of spec results being confirmed by the laboratory.
- Ensure samples are Logged onto the relevant laboratory online portal system. Review all micro results and investigate out of specification results.
- Setup shelf-life schedules where required and nutritional / additional testing and report on results in timely manner.
- Organise, chair and document organoleptic tests results.
- To ensure sampling plans are maintained for work in progress, finished product and the working environment.
- To assist in the monitoring & policing of allergen control from intake to dispatch and to carry out line swabs as and when required.
- To assist the QA Supervisor in monthly traceability’s through collation of all relevant documentation.
- To assist the Site Technical Manager in performing investigations when requested in micro, hygiene, and process control issues.
- To collate information for a weekly information pack & liaise with the Technical Services team with regards to its completion & distribution.
- To carry out a documented weekly KPI review against the tasks that have been completed and sign off by the hygiene team and to flag up any issues to Technical Compliance Manager so a suitable course of action can be taken.
- Assist the Technical Compliance Manager with customer audits and become actively involved with all audits regarding customer and local authorities. Additional internal audit and BRC preparation will also be required.
- Ensure that the sites calibration matrix is kept fully up to date.

**About You**
- Ability to commute/relocate to the site in Bury BL9 8RQ (required)
- Dependable and responsible.
- Pragmatic approach to solving problems.
- Willing to undertake all relevant Operational, technical, health & Safety, environment and development training required by company policy and legal requirements.
- Impeccable organisation, planning and prioritisation skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft excel.
- Microsoft Office
- Help mentor new employees within the department area where applicable.

We are looking for someone who has a keen eye for detail and accuracy. A person who can take responsibility for their key duties and their performance. If you are enthusiastic about learning and a team player with a can-do attitude, then Cranswick Continental Foods is the place for you.

**Second Nature**

We believe sustainability should happen automatically whenever we make a business decision, big or small. It has become a natural function of how we operate. We are committed to campaigns such as reducing food waste by 50% before 2030, reducing plastic usage by 50% before 2025, Net Zero emissions by 2040 and much more.

**How we recruit**

At Cranswick Continental, we take pride in creating a diverse and inclusive environment. When we recruit, we are committed to being an inclusive employer regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, socioeconomic status, medical condition or disability, or any other protected status.

**Salary**: £25,500.00-£26,300.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bury: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equiv


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