As a Sampling Technician you will be required to arrange the collection and testing of products including cooking products and organising taste panels. You will also be required to maintain records including the verification and issue factory temperature probes. Additionally you will be responsible for the day to day operation and cleaning of the test kitchen. Any issues or concerns with quality must be highlighted to your manager, a Food safety & Quality Manager or Senior Food safety & Quality Manager. Effective liaison, team working and interaction with other operatives and supervisory staff is fundamental. The job is performed mainly in factory controlled area and involves extensive periods standing. Shift : Monday to Friday 08.00-16.00 Responsibilities/duties: To carryout tasks as trained. To advise managers when not trained for tasks you are being asked to carry out. Not to undertake any tasks where training has not taken place. To work in a manner that promotes the health and safety of oneself and others. To report any health and safety issues to your immediate manager. To report any accidents or near missus to the first aider in the area. To set a good example of behaviour. To work in a manner which ensures Quality and Hygiene standards are maintained in the production environment. To ensure productivity standards are maintained You may be asked to work in any area of the business as and when demand requires it. To carryout a reasonable amount of overtime or to work outside core hours to meet orders and demand of the business. To work in a manner that actively seeks to reduce any negative environmental impact in relation to the processes and procedures operating within your area and across the wider business e.g. reduction of waste, recycling etc. To be ready at the start of shift, to carry out specified checks in an accurate, timely and methodical manner, causing the minimum of delay or disruption to the production process To record all information, generated throughout the shift, on the appropriate sheets, accurately and legibly. This will enable technical and production management to check details of product, quality etc, throughout the shift. To quickly report any anomalies to the appropriate manager so that corrective action may be taken. To ensure any equipment needed, is available and functioning and ready to hand, to enable completion of checks in a competent and efficient manner To be able to check and operate all designated equipment, including testing equipment, computers, breaders, ovens and fryers to ensure it is fully operational and accurate within specifications To keep up to date with changes to product specifications and testing procedures as they change, thus ensuring operation to the current standard expected. To keep the test kitchen clean and organised to maintain and clean and safe working environment for yourself and others. Any other duties that are required. Benefits at Pilgrim's Europe: Competitive salary All training provided on the job Many progression opportunities Pension scheme Continuous training provided Free on-site parking Discounted employee shop Life cover Shopping discounts Refer a friend scheme from £600 per person Discounted staff shop Apply Now! For more information, please contact recruitment team on or on 07483 177357.