ABP UK is part of ABP Food Group, one of Europe's leading consumer food producers. With over 60 - years of experience. ABP has a reputation for quality and innovation. Our food business specialises in supplying and developing award-winning British beef and lamb products for retail, food service and wholesale customers worldwide.
We work across a number of markets to maximise returns for our farmer suppliers and offer efficiency and value for our customers. From the core of our business in consumer food production, we have companies as diverse as pet food manufacturing to renewable energy, giving our colleagues a broad range of opportunities for progression throughout our group.
Role Definition.
Position
Position Position
Position- Quality Assurance - Technical Department
Based in
Based in- ABP - Yetminster
Hours
Hours- 45 hours per week Monday to Friday 6.00am to 4.00pm dependent on production finish times. This includes 2 x 30-minute unpaid breaks.
Reporting to
Reporting to- Site Technical Manger
Benefits Benefits
Competitive Salary (On application)
Development and clear career paths - Stepping Stones Programme
Free parking on site
Subsidised staff canteen on site offering both hot meals and snacks
Prayer Room on site
Monday to Friday working
Group Life Assurance Scheme
Employee Assistance Scheme
Discounted Gym Membership
Cycle to work scheme.
Mobile Phone discount
Car leasing discount scheme
Computer discount scheme
Training and Development
Pension Scheme
The role involves:
Completion of Quality, Legal & HACCP checks at the specified intervals ensuring that all procedures are followed consistently
Recording of checks in a timely manner and reporting of non-conformances through the correct channel to ensure prompt action as required
Inform Senior QA and Technical on Food Safety & Quality issues.
Collect samples for panels and micro testing as and when required and send to laboratory for testing
Communicate to line management any deviation from Quality Standards as defined by the Company or its customers
Carry out hygiene assessments, GMP & Fabrication audits at specified intervals and track close out to issues raised
Ensure finished product is controlled as per the company procedures and visual standards are used to compare product quality, all out of specification product is highlighted to production and your line manager
Role Definition:
This is a great opportunity for someone who is keen to develop and progress to a management role as the skills you will learn will enable you to move up the career ladder to a role in Technical Management with opportunities not just at site level but also within the ABP Group. As you progress you will be able to explore opportunities across the site and have the opportunity to continue your career progression through our 'Stepping Stones' programme. Join us on this journey and shape your future with ABP UK.
The successful candidate would be monitoring the quality and specification of our premium quality lamb products before packing. You will be working as part of a team to support production in the ensure that the required food safety standards by carrying out checks like temperature and metal detection. The role will involve recording data accurately and reporting non-conformances to the Technical Management as well as any food safety and quality issues. You will play an active role during our customer audits.
Leadership Principles
You have a relentless drive to succeed
You create a results-driven environment
You live 'Our Way'
Skills
Able to work under own initiative
Be a team player
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to follow detailed operating procedures with a high degree of attention to detail. The candidate will follow instructions including those relating to personal health and safety and the wearing of PPE
Can do attitude with good communication skills and a basic understanding of verbal and written English
You will need to be self-motivated with a positive outlook
Previous experience within a similar role and having a working knowledge within the meat industry and animal welfare would be beneficial but not essential as full training will be given