Current Vacancies

If you're interested in working for a fast paced, growing business with a great team spirit then let us know by sending your CV and a covering letter to Helen Pomfret, HR Business Partner at our Crewe address, alternatively you can email at recruitment@dairygold.co.uk

Technical Assistant - DFI UK LEEDS

Salary: £ p/h

Producing over 8,000 tonnes of soft and liquid cheese to the Food Manufacturing and Foodservice markets, it’s essential we consistently deliver a finished product of the highest standards to our customers. A focus on food safety, legality and compliance to specification is therefore an essential part of our manufacturing process.

At Dairygold Food Ingredients in Leeds the Technical Department are now looking to recruit a Technical Assistant, ideally from the dairy or food industry to provide a key support in delivering against these demanding standards. Working alongside the Technical and QA Manager the position covers all aspects of product safety; Quality, Hygiene, Good Manufacturing Practice and ensuring factory procedures are fully operational at all times. It’s a busy and varied job with lots of scope for personal development and challenge.

Key Operational Accountabilities include:

- Conduct laboratory tests on raw material and finished product to determine microbiological and chemical makeup. Monitor test results and work with the Technical and QA Manager to ensure all out of specification results are actioned and sampling plans are kept up to date.

- Maintain the documented quality system through reports and analysis of test results, demonstrating the company commitment to Food safety and quality.

- Monitor and improve the quality system through internal audits.

- Collect and test samples to maintain the sites legal, environmental and quality standards. Make up and organise delivery of customer sample requests.

- Ensure clearly defined procedures for product release are in place and are working effectively, for both internal and external products for customers.

- Assist with customer complaints investigations and ensure preventative measures are in place.

- Assist with the provision of timely and concise reports for the technical manager as required, identifying key trend information and summary analysis.

The position is ideally suited to someone from a production or Shift QA background who has some experience of quality control and who is looking to develop a technical career within Dairygold. However, previous quality experience is not essential as comprehensive training will be provided in areas such as Food Hygiene, HACCP and Food Science.

What is essential is that you are numerate with good attention to detail. Ideally you will have attained at least 4 GCSE passes or equivalent, including a science subject and you’ll be able to demonstrate both the desire and ability to learn quickly and work in an organised way.

If you have the drive and enthusiasm this position requires, then please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter to :

Mrs P Lapping
Technical Manager
DFI UK Leeds
19 Astley Way
Swillington
Leeds LS26 8XT
Or email Plapping@dandairies.co.uk

by the closing date of Friday 10th September 2010.