Overview

About us

Bridge Cheese is a growing food company located in Telford, Shropshire that is focused on working on behalf of our customers in the cheese industry. By gaining an in-depth understanding of customer requirements, we are motivated, not only to meet, but to exceed expectations. We offer a full range of cheese in multiple formats and weights.

Are you able to work in a fast-paced environment? Looking for career development with a chance to grow and develop? If so, you could be perfect for this role.

We would love to hear from you! This is an exciting opportunity to join the Bridge Cheese family.

About the Role

The Laboratory QA is responsible for Monitoring Finished Product Quality and Standards.

Working in a mixture of hot and cold temperature environments.

This role can be physical/ hands on, and applicants MUST be prepared to be team players and have a flexible approach to support our ever-growing Production/Technical Department. You must be prepared to adhere to food hygiene standards. Also, awareness that as our product must be chilled the successful candidate will be working in chilled temperatures at some points during their working day.

Key responsibilities

The role holder will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Testing and recording of all finished products against agreed standards – cook, moisture, grate
• Identifying potential quality issues, communicating these issues to relevant staff and implementing corrective actions
• Testing and recording of all raw material products against agreed standards – cook
• Organising all product microbiological testing including retests
• Ensuring all hygiene microbiological testing is carried out – ATP swabs and Micro swabs
• Carrying out all shelf-life testing
• Supporting investigations of complaints and providing feedback
• Carrying out weekly scale verification
• Additional duties as directed by Technical Coordinator
• To provide cover for other quality team members in periods of absence

About You

Education & Training

• Non-essential – Diploma in a Food Science related qualification

Knowledge & Experience

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Non-essential – minimum 6 months experience in a similar role
• Good computer literacy skills
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail

We are looking for someone:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Always looking at experiences to take learnings from and to grow.
• Must demonstrate strong time management and organisational skills.
• Good team member but also the ability to be self-managed and comfortable with making decisions to achieve agreed goals.
• Comfortable and confident with verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work in a face pace environment with a can-do attitude.
• Show attention to detail, accuracy, and good listening skills.
• Ensure food safety requirements are fulfilled.

What We Offer

• Permanent role
• Immediate interview and start for successful candidate
• Monday to Friday 37.5-hour week
• On site secure parking
• Breaks room with tea/ coffee and microwave facilities provided
• Company pension scheme
• Full training and induction
• Weekly Cheese Allowance

Bridge Cheese continues to grow as a business. Therefore, opportunities for training and future promotion will be available within the business. As we grow so too can successful candidates.