Quality Assurance Technician

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Technicalteam at Greggs as a Quality Assurance Technician.

We can offer you:

• 21 days (4.2 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service, plus bank holidays and 1 additional floating day
• Working a backshift 2pm-10pm
• Colleague discount, up to 50% off our own-produced products
• Free hot drinks while on a shift break
• Profit share: We want everyone to share in the success of the business, so we distribute 10% of our profits to all our colleagues whohave at least 6-month service, or more, 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 relatedand wellbeing issues, 24 hours a day, 365daysa year. Including a mobile app providing a range of wellness content on physical, mental, social,andfinancial wellbeing
• Perks and savings, such as digital gift card discounts, online cashback, in store and online couponsand lifestyle offers
• A company who cares about our communities; the environment and being a better business! Click here to read about The Greggs Pledge
• Colleague Networks - internal groups where colleagues and their allies can share their own experiences, offer feedback on the way we do things at Greggs, andprovide support to one another

About the role

• This is a full time role, however flexibility in this will be considered
• We know that having a work life balance is important, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role
• The base location for this role is at our Manchester Supply Site ( M11 2HW)

What you'll do

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you'll:

Ensure food safety and quality standards are maintained across the site

Support managers / Supervisors 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, evaluating results.

Own the management of non conforming products, QA Holds and product releases

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. issuing Non Conformities as required

Carrying out traceability and mass balance exercises

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

We are looking for individuals who have drive, and can demonstrate:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience in high care manufacture

Level 3 Food Hygiene

Good understanding of BRCGS Global Standard Food Safety

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

Are supportive of an inclusive culture - recognising and valuing that difference is good

Want to develop and are ready to work alongside some great people and have lots of fun on your Greggs journey!

About Greggs

Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes us so special is our culture - how we behave and support each other. Everyone's welcome at Greggs. Whatever their background, preferences or beliefs we want all of our colleagues to feel welcome and able to be themselves at work. You can read more about us here: Greggs Careers About Greggs.

• Salary Up to £32,200 per annum, depending on experience
• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference greggs/TP/59307/60219
• Contract Type Permanent
• Contract Details Backshift Monday to Friday 2pm -10pm, however some flexibility may be required depending on business needs