Technical Coordinator (6 Month FTC)

Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with Food Safety or quality control experience.

Excellent IT skills including experience of working with various IT systems, Excel and spreadsheets.

Strong team working ethic.

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider site function.

Good relationship builder- collaborative in approach, establishing credible, trusted relationships with both internal and external contacts at all levels.

Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

Strong balanced judgement and use a pragmatic common-sense approach.

Attention to detail and high, consistent levels of accuracy.

Prioritising and Organisation - Ability to plan, organise and monitor a diverse workload.

Quality data & KPIs: Collate, trend and report QMS data to drive decisions.

Product quality reviews: Routine assessments, benchmarking and corrective actions.

Trials & improvements: Coordinate trials, analyse results, document outcomes.

Audits & compliance: Conduct internal audits and close corrective actions.

Training & culture: Champion quality through coaching and clear communication.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

Relevant qualifications in food science, or a related field.

Experience working with NPD, ingredients and carrying out product trials

Experience with bakery equipment and processes.

Experience working with digital data capture, optical vision systems and document management systems.

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.

Proven experience in a technical coordination or quality control role within a food production environment (bakery experience preferred).

Strong understanding of food safety regulations and HACCP principles.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Strong organisational and time management skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Technical aptitude and ability to understand and troubleshoot machinery leading to issues with product quality.

At last and by no means least you will want to know what your breads worth.

A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)

Family time is important to us so as well as your holiday entitlement, we'll give you the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leave

Award winning pension scheme with company contributions of 7%

Life assurance

Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website

Continued investment in your personal development

Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!

Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service

We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.