At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a skilled team to support food safety and quality testing in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Global manufacturing company known for innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Flexible shifts, competitive pay, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on food safety while gaining valuable lab experience.
- Qualifications: Lab or factory experience in food testing; university graduates welcome.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Contract length: 12 month contract potential to extend
Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday flexible shifts 35 hours
The successful R&D Technologist will join the Team and help support both the Laboratory and Factory. This position is an excellent opportunity to join a skilled team working for an innovative and exciting brand. The R&D Technologist will help with food safety and Quality testing, Microbiology testing and Analysing data.
- Sampling and Inspection of raw materials at receiving, finished product for the sample library, label, and store them as per the procedure.
- Sampling and testing of in-process and/or finished product samples for troubleshooting, including held product for review and disposition by Q&FS.
- Collect environmental swabs following the Micro Standard and submit for testing.
- Participating in the MGS quality control program.
- Register samples and swabs for external laboratory analysis.
- Analyse Microscopy on foreign bodies and prepare a database.
- Data collection, trend analysis, and reporting of test results, non-conformances (NCs) including S-CAPA, CAPA, PRIMP, and customer complaints, etc.
- Participate in the quality panel to determine product conformance to a standard.
- Support line trials led by Q&FS/PPI/Packaging teams.
- Investigate customer and consumer complaints for root cause and preventive action.
- Document control: update Q&FS documents on digital platforms, prepare logbooks (Q&FS forms) for the factory, and archive documents.
- Participate in process confirmation, internal audit, glass and plastic, and GMP/GHP audit program.
- Coordinate training of quality-related topics for supply associates.
- Provide input into Material Risk Assessments.
Previous Laboratory or Factory experience within a food testing environment is essential.
- Analytical testing
- SAP Business desired but not essential
- University Graduates/ Internships are welcome to apply who have lab experience through studying.
Bakery Technologist - Food Manufacturing in Melton Mowbray employer: Randstad Enterprise
Join a dynamic and innovative global manufacturing company as a Bakery Technologist in Melton Mowbray, where you will be part of a skilled team dedicated to food safety and quality. With flexible Monday to Friday shifts and a supportive work culture, this role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and development in a collaborative environment. Enjoy the unique advantage of working onsite in a state-of-the-art facility that prioritises employee well-being and continuous learning.
