Quality Technician

Overview

About Kerry Kerry is the world s leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers  most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role We are currently recruiting for Quality Technician to join the team at our Glasgow dry-blend manufacturing site. The successful candidate will join the Quality team and play a key role in maintaining and improving product safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.

• Ensure that all production samples are QC checked correctly and accurately against SAP requirements.
• Any product deemed to be out with specification communicated & escalated clearly to the site team.
• Ensure that customer certificates are sent in a timely manner.
• Weigh out small quantity ingredients for use in production accurately.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the laboratory working area.
• Collation, review, and storage of factory & laboratory paperwork
• Carry out internal audits and inspections.
• SAP support in blocking / unblocking products and ingredients
• Calibration of lab and factory equipment, e.g., scales, metal detectors
• Investigation of customer complaints
• Stock take and ordering of laboratory consumables.

• Fluency of English language, both verbal and written and able to communicate effectively
• Minimum one year s experience in food manufacturing or analytical laboratory
• HNC Food Technology / Science or relevant qualification / equivalent experience
• Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate (HACCP and Internal auditing certificate desirable)
• Proficient in MS office (previous experience of SAP desirable)
• Attention to detail and ability to understand standards and specifications

At Kerry, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference. We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life.

We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%
• Perkbox Access discounts on shopping, travel, and entertainment as well as wellbeing resources.
• Our Share Opportunity to invest in the company through our employee share purchase programme.
• Employee Assistance Programme Confidential support for mental health, wellbeing, and personal challenges, available 24/7 for you and your family.
• Platform
  55 Inclusive support for life s key moments, offering expert guidance across parenting, caregiving, and personal development.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.