Technical Process Assistant

Technical Process Assistant - Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Salary : £25,000 - £34,067  DOE

Cawingredients manufacture and supply high volume soft drinks principally to the UK markets. We are looking to recruit an additional Technical Process Assistant to join our fast moving, dynamic growing business.

We are a profitable and sustainable business that can offer job security, training, and ongoing development. The position is both challenging and fulfilling, where recognition for hard work, commitment and achievement is given. The company has won several awards, including ‘Fastest Growing Business in Yorkshire’ and investment into the facility is ongoing.

Following an initial training period of 2-3 weeks, the Technical Process Assistant role will involve working an annualised 12-hour shift pattern on a '4 on 4 off' basis.

Examples of some of the duties required from the successful applicant:

· Performing analytical testing of product using equipment such as HPLC's, auto-titrators, spectrophotometers etc to ensure that products adhere to strict specifications.

· Performing checks on equipment used.

· Testing of the on-site water treatment and effluent plants.

· Ensuring all documentation is completed to a high standard.

· Working alongside production and quality teams to assist in problem solving and implementation of corrective actions.

The above list is not exhaustive, and the role will continue to develop in line with the departmental and business needs.

Ideally the successful candidate would have the following skills, however onsite training can be provided for the right candidate:

· Good attention to detail.

· Experience working in a laboratory environment with a range of analytical equipment.

· Previously worked in a Quality role or has experience performing QC checks.

· Previously worked in the food industry.

· Received food hygiene / HACCP training.

· Ability to problem solve / take the initiative.

· Happy to work unsupervised.

· Able to efficiently organise workload.

· Good communication skills.

· Knowledge of Word and Excel.

The starting salary for this position is £25,000. Individual performance and development within the role will be closely monitored over the first 2 years of employment. Individuals will be formally reviewed every 6 months, with salary increasing to £34,067.25 per annum.

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay