Technical Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Charlie Bighams

Charlie Bighams

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

To support the Technologist and Technical Manager in maintaining and enhancing quality management standards across all areas of production on a day-to-day basis.

To audit and check production systems and to ensure that the highest technical standards are achieved for all foods produced at Bighams.

Fixed Term (4-6 Months) - Flexible Shift patterns including Sunday working:
Monday - Sunday

06:00 15:00
07:00 16:00
08:00 17:00
14:00 23:00

Key Aspects of Job:

Working in the areas listed below with the relevant supervisors, managers and line staff to ensure quality systems are understood, implemented consistently on a daily basis and developed over time.

General Technical Tasks:

Gather and prepare microbiological samples as per schedules, cook samples where necessary, complete swabs, water samples. Retest where necessary
Support completion of taste panels
Follow up on reports on problematic raw materials/WIP ingredients/finished goods to ensure decisions are made and communicate timely
Carry out internal audits including GMP and fabrication audits
Audit and file production paperwork. Score and communicate the quality of the paperwork to the production team
Aid with customer complaint investigations
Carry out equipment and calibration checks
CCP verification and validation
Complete and update data logging system
Complete traceability audits when required
Lead or support technical projects as required
Support project work carried out on site
Daily and weekly temperature checks

Production Support:

Report results of paperwork audits, this includes nonconformance information, missing weight record data and over/under weights. Follow up any outstanding issues
Monitor and audit adherence to Good Manufacture Practices throughout facilities
Report any technical issues to Shift Manager's and check that effective corrective action are taken

Raw Material:

Support monitoring of problematic ingredients
Deal with rejections for technical issues by ensuring a non conformance form is filled in
Log technical/quality issues in nonconformance log and communicate to suppliers

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

Knowledge of basic food hygiene
Experience of working within a quality management system
Good basis and understanding of PC use/IT (Microsoft office)
Excellent communication skills dealing with personnel on the factory floor
Good attention to detail
Ability to prioritise and delegate to complete tasks efficiently in a timely manner
Flexibility and ability to work in a fast changing small company environment
Available to work outside of normal hours and bank holidays if required
Clear and concise written skills

Experience in a QA or QC role preferable