QA Quality Assurance

OverviewQuality Assurance TechnicianLocation: Geary's Bakers Ltd | Optimus Way | Glenfield | Leicester | LE3 8JRShift Pattern: 4 On / 4 Off, 6am - 6pmSalary: CompetitiveResponsibilitiesCreating and maintaining accurate, audit-ready, site and product-specific documentation to guide our teams in meeting required standardsReviewing all production paperwork, confirming information in real time, and ensuring it is completed accurately and in fullIdentifying any areas of improvement or additional training needs related to paperwork completionConducting legal compliance verification checks on site-wide equipment (such as temperature probes, scales and fridges) against a defined schedule, escalating any out-of-spec results and assisting in investigation and corrective action implementationConducting GMP / Glass and Hard Plastic and Fabrication audits to ensure hygiene levels are maintained, working with department leads to assess compliance and improve standards where necessaryReporting audit findings within the Internal Audit ProcedureCompleting PQE sessions to confirm product conforms to food safety, quality and customer requirementsConducting sampling and swabbing against site risk-assessed schedules; leading investigations when out-of-spec results are received to confirm cause and corrective and preventive measures as outlined in non-conformance procedureActing as subject matter expert for CCP controls, weight controls (in line with Weights and Measures Act 1985) and food safety and quality standards, delivering training and support to colleagues on all areas where necessaryAbout UsAt Geary's, we're on a crusade to make proper bread more accessible to more people. We're passionate about re-imagining the way Great Britain thinks about their everyday loaf. This passion is at the heart of everything we do, and have done, since 1906.We are 'born and bread' in Leicestershire and proud of our long-standing heritage. Today we operate from three sites on a 24/7 operation and we're made up of over 800 people: a friendly, diverse, and outgoing team, passionate about making a difference to the bakery industry.We provide full training and support, and the chance to learn new skills from some of the best master bakers in the country. We invest in those who are committed to our craft and offer great opportunities to develop into supervisory and management roles. Our brilliant benefits include BUPA Cashback scheme, Death in Service, a Cycle to Work scheme and free delicious breadPlus, if you refer a friend to join our team, you could earn up to £500#wearegearyAbout YouAt Geary's, we look for people who show up every day to do their best. We\'re a passionate, friendly team and look for the same qualities in our new recruits. We firmly believe your attitude and approach is just as important (if not more so) than the skills and experience on your CV.What we\'re looking for:Experience within a manufacturing environment is essentialFood Hygiene Level 2 (at minimum)Excellent understanding of Food Safety, Health and Safety and HACCP (the important bits)Confident decision makerGreat communication skills (we love to have a chat)Task orientated and a completer finisherA passion for raising standards and sharing knowledgeIT skills (ability to use full Office package, including Excel)Flexible approach to working hours (occasional cover for other shifts/sites may be required)All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, at point of interview, and for the tenure of employment contract. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.If you have not heard from us within seven days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, but we wish you every success in your search for a new position.No agencies #J-18808-Ljbffr