We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Technicalteam at Greggs as a Quality Assurance Technician.
Benefits
* 21 days (4.2 weeks) annual leave, pro‑rated, increasing with service, plus bank holidays and 1 additional floating day
* Colleague discount, up to 50% off our own‑produced products
* Free hot drinks while on a shift break
* Profit share: we distribute 10% of our profits to all colleagues who have at least 6‑month service each year
* Share save schemes that let you buy discounted Greggs shares by saving a set amount of money over a fixed time, to have an even bigger share of our profits
* Career progression and learning and development
* Employee Assistance Programme – a free, confidential helpline offering advice and support with financial, relationship, work‑related and wellbeing issues, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including a mobile app providing a range of wellness content on physical, mental, social and financial wellbeing
* Perks and savings, such as digital gift card discounts, online cashback, in‑store and online coupons and lifestyle offers
* A company that cares about our communities, the environment and being a better business – see The Greggs Pledge
* Colleague Networks – internal groups where colleagues and allies share experiences, provide feedback on the way we do things at Greggs and support one another
Role specifics
* This is a night shift role between the hours of 10 pm – 6 am
* This is a full‑time role, though flexibility may be considered
* We offer as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of the role to support work‑life balance
* The base location is Gosforth Park Bakery and Distribution Centre, Gosforth Park Way, Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 8DW
What you’ll do
* Ensure food safety and quality standards are maintained across the site
* Support managers and operators in their responsibility to Food Safety and Quality
* Evaluate process controls during production to ensure they comply with agreed specifications and procedures
* Complete quality checks in line with product specifications, QAS and organoleptic requirements
* Complete and update the site microbiological, chemical and allergen sampling schedules to ensure safety of products
* Own the management of non‑conforming products, QA Holds and product releases
* Organise and complete raw material intake checks against group specifications
* Complete annual CCP validation checks of all Critical Control Points on site
* Carry out and update audits e.g., BRC Internal audits, Glass & Plastic, CCP, GMP inspections and product & process
* Monitor equipment performance and control through internal calibration of scales and thermometers to ensure compliance
* Assist with customer complaint investigations
* Amend factory process control documentation
About you
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong skills in planning, prioritising and organising
* Multi‑tasking and working with multiple priorities at pace, delivering results within tight timescales
* The ability to communicate and influence at all levels
* The ability to build strong cross‑functional relationships
* The ability to work independently and as part of a small team
* Initiative and the ability to see tasks through to completion
* Enjoy being part of a hard‑working team, sharing the same end goal and celebrating results together
* Supportive of an inclusive culture – recognising and valuing that difference is good
* Desire to develop and ready to work alongside great people and have lots of fun on your Greggs journey
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