Quality Assurance Technologist - Graduate

Quality Assurance Technologist - Graduate- Preston, Lancashire

About Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses

Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses have been making premium artisan cheeses since 1932 and have enjoyed YOY growth for the last 6 years, with an impressive array of high-quality products across both the branded and own label arena, supported by impressive systems and service.

Our values are clear, we know who we are:

• We’re effective, we take ownership and we respect everybody! We have our very own “Butlerness”
• We are so passionate about making delicious cheese on our Lancashire farm. T
• here is no escaping it, we are a family business - that's what makes things exciting and our family values are the bedrock of our culture 
• Our team are also dedicated, building an ever increasing innovative Culture

The Role

If you're looking for specifics then this probably isn’t going to be the role 

for you, if you just need a feel for things then read on…

We are seeking a new Quality Assurance Technologist - Graduate to support us in maintaining and refining the company's Quality Management System. Be part of a team responsible for ensuring that products packed are safe, legal and comply with customer specifications.

Example Duties:

• Compliance with BRC & Customer Requirements, including technical/operating standards, policies and procedures Supplier & Product specifications
• Customer feedback management
• Work alongside product development team to push the boundaries of cheese
• Quality system audits
• Product traceability

About you

You are educated to a degree level in a Food Technology / Science or similar discipline, and be somebody who can:

• Take initiative for product quality all the way through from the raw materials to the finished product
• Contribute to the success of the wider technical team and total business, working hand in glove with our sales, development, operations and finance colleagues - we're all in this together!

So, if this is for you, what else would tick the box for us?

• A passionate foodie
• Sound technical knowledge
• Attention to detail is also on our list
• Ambition tempered with humility
• Technology savvy
• Hungry to make a difference every day
• Resilient Team player
• Problem solving ability