Hygiene Technologist

Job Title    Hygiene Technologist

Location    Ashford, TN24 0LU

Salary        Up to £38,000 per annum, dependant on experience

Shifts         Days - with flexibility

A full time, permanent opportunity has arisen at our Ashford site for a Hygiene Technologist to join the team. You will support the implementation, development and adherence to the sites Hygiene Management System.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

•     Compliance, Food Safety and Quality Management:

•     Responsible for ensuring the site complies with legislation, customer requirements and Group policies pertaining to hygiene management.

•     Responsible for hygiene non-conformance management.

•     Responsible for Line hygiene/Pest audit completion against the RA. Responsible for investigation and escalation of areas of concern.

•     Responsible for the completion of cleaning validations.

•     Completion of Cleaning verifications. (swabbing)

•     Responsible for creating and updating CIC’s.

•     Data and Knowledge Management:

•     Reports and trends on gathered data, creating IT based solutions where applicable.

•     Gives advice based on existing generated data and knowledge.

•     Applying Technology to the Business:

•     Communicates technical information in a way that is relevant to the target audience.

•     Site liaison for all hygiene enquiries.

Technical skills/Qualifications/Experience

Essential:  

•     COSHH Qualification

•     Qualification in Food Science, Quality, Hygiene or relevant

•     Basic GCSE or equivalent

•     Food manufacturing experience.

•     Ability to work under pressure and respond to short term demands.

•     Good team working skills and experience of working across multi disciplines.

•     Leadership skills

Desirable:

•     Degree or equivalent in relevant technical discipline.

•     Understanding of statistical process control.

•     Driving licence. 

The Benefits and Perks...

• Company Pension
• The Hamper - our employee discount platform
• Subsidised canteen on site
• Sharesave Scheme
• Company Shop
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and occupational health support

The Next Step...

Click apply via our website and upload your CV