Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician | Location: Mitcham (CR4 4HX)
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday days
So what’s it all about?
As our next Quality Assurance Technician, you will be energetic, organised and will thrive on improving existing quality standards across all products manufactured at the bakery.
Reporting into the Compliance Manager, your remit will include providing technical support to the team whilst ensuring quality is at the forefront of everything you do daily. You will provide technical support to the technical department to maintain safety, quality and legality of the products.
You’re not the type who is afraid of challenges. In this role you will drive quality across all manufactured products and you will have a passion for driving standards within a fast paced environment.
To excel in this role, you'll need to be self-starter and a strong communicator with an ability to take ownership and organise your workload accordingly.
As our next Quality Assurance Technician, you will be responsible for audits, site traceability exercises, driving quality standards and the fun part - taste testing sessions!
This is a great opportunity to continue developing your experience within a technical function in role which is full of variety and where no two days are the same.
We’ll provide you with opportunities to learn new skills, grow and develop and we aim to provide our colleagues with a job for life! We have many long-serving colleagues, some with over 30 years' experience with us.
The Key Requirements...
* Knowledge of food legislation and food safety principles
* Experience gained within a quality focused role within food manufacturing
* Previous audit experience within a similar environment
* Literate in Microsoft office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
* Effective communication style
Benefits Baked In
All colleagues can choose from a wide range of benefits. Here’s a taster of what we offer:
* Competitive annual leave and flexibility where possible for a healthy work-life balance
* Three levels of pension schemes to suit your needs
* Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace App, including annual health checks, digital GP consultations, nutritional advice, and more
* Hovis Choice benefits platform for everyday savings, cashback, and exclusive discounts
At Hovis, we believe in embracing diversity and creating a welcoming workplace for everyone. Whether you're applying for a job or already part of our team, we promise to treat you with fairness, respect, and dignity. You will be valued and included here at Hovis. Does this sound like the right environment for you? If so, we would love to hear from you.
To find out more about Hovis please visit our website and social media channels hovis.co.uk