Technical QA Assistant
Technical QA Assistant – Alvis Bros. Ltd. – Lye Cross Farm
Fine Cheese and Dairy Products.
THE ROLE:
- Provide support to the Technical Manager across all aspects of the technical department.
- Maintain technical documentation, including supplier approvals, document control, and product specifications.
- Input and maintain accurate data within internal databases.
- Organise and maintain schedules, including product testing, sampling, calibration, and other planned compliance activities.
- Support food safety, quality and legal compliance by assisting with HACCP documentation, traceability and audit preparation.
- Record and assist with the investigation of non-conformances, customer complaints and corrective actions.
- Liaise with suppliers, customers and contractors to obtain and maintain required documentation.
- Support audit preparation and ensure technical records are accurate, up to date and readily accessible.
- This is a varied role requiring excellent attention to detail, accuracy, organisation and the confidence to work independently while supporting the day-to-day activities of the technical department.
- Would suit candidates with a Quality Assurance background, or previous Food Technical experience.
KEY SKILLS:
- Food Industry experience.
- Experience of HACCP, internal and 3rd party audits (BRCGs, Organic).
- A high level of attention to detail.
- Excellent English language skills, both spoken and written.
- Ability to work under your own initiative.
- Computer literate
Full-time, Permanent position.
Monday to Friday 0800 -1600hrs
Salary: Up to £32,000 per year; depending on experience
Benefits:
- Employee discount in farm shop
- On-site parking
Email a copy of your CV and covering letter.
Cheesemakers since 1952, Lye Cross Farm are proud to produce Cheddar cheese in the heart of the West Country.
Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Lye Cross Farm has 4,300 acres of the very best pasture land in the world, which is home to a herd of 1,200 dairy cattle.
The Alvis family’s multi-award winning company has secured a strong foothold in the UK market, and also exports to more than 40 countries. Whilst Cheddar Cheese is the most famous cheese in the world, Lye Cross Farm also sources other carefully selected quality cheeses, including Stilton, Red Leicester and Wensleydale. Lye Cross Farm not only sells cheese to supermarkets, shops and delicatessens, but also packages cheese for own-brand labels.
