Birtwistles Food Group

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Birtwistles Food Group Irlam, Manchester
Jan 30, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Technical QA Assistant looking for a new challenge? About the Role We pride ourselves on being a people-focused business. Our goal is to support our team in achieving their career goals. We do this by providing a working environment that offers opportunity, support, scope, and pace of change. Our culture is the foundation of our business and is reflect in our Mission, Vision, and Values statements. The post-holder will be responsible for effectively contributing to the work of the technical department, ensuring that effective technical service to the site is maintained and developed. The post holder will also be responsible for monitoring the factory quality & food safety systems and for determining that quality, safety, and legality are met at each stage of the process by liaising effectively with all relevant parties in a policing capacity. The main responsibilities of the role are: Maintaining the Food Safety System policies and procedures HACCP Studies Document Control Coordination of internal audits and distributing the results and ensuring all corrective actions are completed Collecting micro samples as per schedule Traceability Investigations into complaints Daily auditing of CCPs Daily label checks Calibration Auditing of processing records GMP/Fabric audits Temperature checks Quality checks The nature of the role requires a flexible approach to working hours. Core working hours are: Nights: Monday to Friday 20.00 to 06.00. We would welcome applications for this Technical QA Assistant role with the following skills: Quality Assurance, Technical, Microbiology, Food Science, Food Technology, Compliance, Health & Safety, Food Safety, HACCP, Communication, IT Literate, Quality Standards, Organoleptic Techniques, Audit. Benefits Staff sales 20 days holiday plus bank holidays Birthday vouchers Employee of the month bonus Free health checks Benefits Staff sales 20 days holiday plus bank holidays Free car parking Birthday voucher Requirements For this Technical QA Assistant role, it is essential you have a minimum of two years in a technical role with a minimum of one year meat industry and BRC experience.
Birtwistles Food Group
Jan 30, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Technical QA Assistant looking for a new challenge? About the Role We pride ourselves on being a people-focused business. Our goal is to support our team in achieving their career goals. We do this by providing a working environment that offers opportunity, support, scope, and pace of change. Our culture is the foundation of our business and is reflect in our Mission, Vision, click apply for full job details
Birtwistles Food Group Irlam, Manchester
Jan 23, 2026
Full time
If you are an experienced hygiene operative looking for a fresh, clean challenge, we want to hear from you. About the Role Role Overview The purpose of this hygiene operative role is to ensure high standards of hygiene throughout the factory. This is a very important role, and whilst experience in a fresh, chilled meat environment would be advantageous, it is not essential. You will be working with a very supportive team who will help you find your feet in your new role. Full training will be given, and you will be joining a great team with a real family atmosphere. Responsibilities include: Cleaning the factory plant, equipment, and facilities Ensuring all machine parts are in good condition when dismantling, cleaning, and reassembling the machines General cleaning and some heavy lifting Emptying waste bins, bagging rubbish, and making sure it is disposed of correctly Emptying cardboard using the compact machine Placing warning signs to alert people to potential hazards such as wet floors and spillages Ensuring cleaning products are stored correctly and safely Completing cleaning records Benefits We offer: Free on-site car parking Employee of the Month bonus Free health checks Staff sales discount Christmas hamper We welcome applications for this hygiene operative role from candidates with any of the following skills or attributes: hygiene operative, cleaner, maintenance, food hygiene, food safety, COSHH, waste management, industrial cleaning, and communication. Additional Information The working hours are either; Monday, Tuesday, Friday 08.00-20.00 and Saturday 08.00-17.00 OR Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 06.00-16.00 and Saturday 07.00-17.00 Requirements Able to follow the required quality and hygiene standards Self-motivated and flexible with a can-do attitude Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong attention to detail