Technical Assistant with Foyle Food Group

Foyle Food Group, Melton Mowbray requires a Technical Assistant to be based at their Melton site in Leicestershire. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the most progressive beef processing groups in Ireland and the UK.

The successful candidate will be part of a busy Technical team. Duties will include; Conducting quality control checks including temperature and pH of beef carcases, Microbiological duties, online inspections of products ensuring compliance in accordance with customer specifications, Carrying out GMP / housekeeping / Quality audits to ensure compliance and assisting with preparation for external audits when required.    

Essential Criteria:

  • Technical or Food Related Qualification OR proven relevant experience
  • Understanding of HACCP principles
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Competent in record keeping
  • Motivated with ability to work on own initiative
  • Able to solve problems analytically
  • Computer literate

Desirable Criteria:

  • Foundation certificate in Food Technology
  • Previous experience working in the food industry
  • Experience of BRC and/or Retailer Audits
  • Food hygiene qualification
  • Ability to complete quality checks on products throughout the process and ensure that finished product is to customer specification.

 Closing date for Applications is 20 September 2021

Application Process: Please send an e mail, with your contact number to  Mahendra.patel@leicester.gov.uk