pladis Global
About the role
pladis is in a fortunate position to have some of the UK & Ireland’s most loved and consumed food brands in McVitie’s ™, Jaffa, Penguin, Mini Cheddars, Jacob’s, Carr’s etc.
The Site SQSE Technologist will be based in the Safety, Quality, Security & Environment team at pladis. The term SQSE is used to define activities relating to Food Safety, Health & Safety, Product Quality, Environment, Hygiene and Pest Control.
As Site SQSE Technologist, you will support the Site Compliance/SQSE Manager (SCM) and work with the Site Advisor or Manager to deliver compliance to legal requirements and to pladis standards of food safety, quality, hygiene, pest control, health, safety & environmental standards. You will do this through involvement of site activities, monitoring, auditing and providing advice.
You will coordinate the compliance elements of raw material intake (such as ingredients and packaging) and will act as a key contact for suppliers. You will also support the site in managing complaints, accidents, issue and incident prevention and investigations. You will implement continuous improvements to the systems, processes and standards as directed by the SCM.
This is a Level 3 Apprenticeship that will run for 30 months. Apprentices are required to complete a Level 3 Diploma in Food Technology qualification prior to taking the end-point assessment for the apprenticeship.
Key accountabilities
- You will maintain a good knowledge of the site and its operations, with a clear focus on food safety, hygiene, health and safety, environment and quality.
- You will support the site teams in ensuring compliance to appropriate food safety and health, safety and environment operating standards.
- You will carry out internal site SQSE audits and assist in preparing the site for central & external accreditation audits.
- You will ensure all relevant documentation and site systems are in line with SQSE standards and all changes are effectively communicated.
- You will coordinate the compliance elements of raw material intake, including arrangements for testing, documentation, traceability and supplier review.
- You will coordinate pest control, calibration, sample analysis and quality/environmental activity.
- You will have an active role in issue, incident and accident investigations and resolutions.
- You will carry out appropriate SQSE training of site manufacturing teams.
Person Specification
- Proactive approach to getting things done
- Continuously looking to improve with growth mindset
- Ability to analyse problems, create insight and propose innovative solutions
- Passion to work in partnership to achieve common goals
- Resilience when faced with setbacks and enthusiasm to achieve
- Ability to flex approach to ensure effective communication
- Motivation to drive career and seek experiences to support ambitions
- Passion and excitement for a career in the food industry
- GCSE or equivalent Double or Triple Science (Grade 5) Desired
- GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5) Desired
- GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5) Desired
- Right to work in the UK
Location and Salary
This role will be based in Jacob’s Liverpool in Year 1, McVitie’s Manchester in Year 2, with Year 3 to be confirmed.
The starting salary is £17,500 with a joining bonus of £1,000 to help you prepare for the role, which includes moving and other expenses. This would need to be repaid should you decide to leave within 12 months of the programme.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and inclusion is central to everything we do and is reflected across our business. pladis brings together brands and people from around the globe – and this diversity is our great strength.
We’re an equal opportunities employer and believe in fostering an inclusive environment where we celebrate diversity of thinking and respect everyone’s distinctive qualities and perspectives.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Closing Deadline
The closing deadline for applications is midnight on Friday 29 April 2022.
Any questions?
If you have any questions or require any support with your application, please contact [email protected].
To apply for this job please visit pladis.groupgti.com.