Technical QA

ABP UK is part of ABP Food Group, one of Europe s leading consumer food producers. With over 60 - years of experience. ABP has a reputation for quality and innovation. Our food business specialises in supplying and developing award-winning British beef and lamb products for retail, food service and wholesale customers worldwide.

We work across a number of markets to maximise returns for our farmer suppliers and offer efficiency and value for our customers. From the core of our business in consumer food production, we have companies as diverse as pet food manufacturing to renewable energy, giving our colleagues a broad range of opportunities for progression throughout our group.

Position:

Quality Assurance - Technical Department

Based in:

ABP - Yetminster

Hours:

45 hours per week Monday to Friday 6.00am to 4.00pm, dependant on production finish times. This includes 2 x 30 minute unpaid breaks.

Reporting to:

Site Technical Manager

Benefits:

Competitive Salary (On application)

Free Parking on Site

Subsidised staff canteen on site, offering both hot meals and snacks

Prayer room on site

Monday - Friday working

Group Life Assurance scheme

Employee Assistance scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Mobile phone discount

Car leasing discount scheme

Computer discount scheme

Training and Development

Pension scheme

The Role involves:

• Completion of Quality, Legal & HACCP checks at the specified intervals ensuring that all procedures are followed consistently
• Recording of checks in a timely manner and reporting of non-conformances through the correct channel to ensure prompt action as required
• Inform Senior QA and Technical on Food Safety & Quality issues
• Collect samples for panels and micro testing as and when required and send to laboratory for testing
• Communicate to line management any deviation from Quality Standards as defined by the Company or its customers
• Carry out hygiene assessments, GMP & Fabrication audits at specified intervals and track close out to issues raised
• Ensure finished product is controlled as per the company procedures and visual standards are used to compare product quality, all out of specification product is highlighted to production and your line manager

Role definition:

This is a great opportunity for someone who is keen to develop and progress to a management role, as the skills you will learn will enable you to move up the career ladder to a role in Technical Management, with opportunities not just at site level but also within the ABP Group. As you progress you will be able to explore opportunities across the site and have the opportunity to continue your career progression through our Stepping Stones programme. Join us on this journey and shape your future with ABP UK.

The successful candidate would be monitoring the quality and specification of our premium quality lamb products before packing. You will be working as part of a team to support production in ensuring the required food safety standards by carrying out checks like temperature and metal detection. The role will involve recording data accurately and reporting non-conformances to the Technical Management as well as any food safety and quality issues. You will play an active role during our customer audits.

Skills:

• Able to work under own initiative
• Be a team player
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to follow detailed operating procedures with a high degree of attention to detail. The candidate will follow instructions including those relating to personal health and safety and the wearing of PPE
• Can do attitude with good communication skills and a basic understanding of verbal and written English
• You will need to be self-motivated with a positive outlook
• Previous experience within a similar role and having a working knowledge within the meat industry would be beneficial
• You will require an understanding of animal welfare