Quality Assurance

6 months ago


Chester, United Kingdom Beechdean Manufacturing Full time

Beechdean Manufacturing Ltd. is a family run, manufacturer of ice cream in the heart of Cheshire. Through continuous improvement it has built itself from modest beginnings in to a high quality, market leader within the UK and beyond. Due to succession planning and development we are now looking for two energetic and self motivated individuals, whom are able to work on their own initiative and as part of the wider business team, with good time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks in order to get the job done. It would also be an advantage to be a good problem solver.

This position will be based in the Production areas as part of the Quality team, working one week Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm / Monday 8:00am - 4:30pm Tuesday - Friday 8:00am 4:30pm rotating.

Key areas of Accountability
- Routine Calibrations of probes, scales and other equipment as required against schedule
- Temperature Checks
- GMP Audits to schedule
- Fabrication Audits to schedule
- Pest Control to schedule supporting 3rd party
- Lab Testing Collections including: swabs, product, water, raw materials etc
- Volumetric Checks
- Packaging Checks
- Live Traceability Checks
- Hold notice liaison with both the production and technical teams
- Alcohol Reclaim Paperwork
- Product Quality against specification including: colour, taste, inclusions (wash out tests) etc
- Metal Detection Checks
- Support the business in any additional relevant tasks

QA Skills and Experience - Desirable
- Experience working within a food manufacturer, ideally ice cream/chilled
- Accuracy, attention to detail and numerate approach to provide data on time in the right format.
- Time management, be able to work on own initiative both solo and as a team.
- Confident, articulate and courteous communicator over the phone, face-to-face and in writing.
- Highly flexible, competent and adaptable and takes responsibility for own improvement.
- Undertakes tasks with enthusiasm and always takes pride in his/her work. Communicates effectively at all levels, considers others’ opinions and always treats others with respect.
- Numeracy skills.
- Communication skills.
- Team Work skills.
- Diplomacy.
- Ability to motivate people.
- Coordinating skills.
- Proficient on Microsoft Office.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Problem Solving.

Skills and Experience - Desirable
- Experience in a similar role
- Internal Audit Training
- Food Hygiene (Basic) Training
- HACCP Level 2 training

If you feel this could be your next position and are interested in joining the family, please send your CV to Callum Stewart HR Administrator, Beechdean Manufacturing Ltd, Harvest House, Newton Lane, Tattenhall, Chester CH3 9NE

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

- Loyalty bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

**Experience**:

- Quality assurance: 2 years (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: QA230222



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