Quality Control Assistant (Wigan)

Brakes are currently recruiting for aQuality Control Assistant to join the teamon site in Wigan, on a Full Time Permanent basis.

In this role you will carry out QC Assessments of meat products to ensure Quality Vs Specification and reject when out of spec. You will monitor a range of raw meat products to ensure consistent customer quality delivered. As a Quality Control Assistant you liaise and report the findings to the Sysco GB Technical Teams as well as supporting any requests made by them.

Key Accountabilities:

• Carry out product assessments against specifications and conduct store walks.
• Process and report on meat leakers.
• Analyse Customer complaint data.
• Liaise with the meat and poultry category Technical Managers (TMs) and suppliers re specification and product standards.
• Carry out any requests from TMs, including weekly surveillance photographs.
• Admin of rejection and QC Hold process to business and suppliers.
• Carry out follow up assessments where appropriate on next batches.
• Housekeeping of the QC facility and monitoring of equipment.
• Support any training given at the depot in ensuring damages and leakers are kept to a minimum.
• To work with NDC QCs, TMs, and the depot Management team.
• Ad hoc requests to support Technical Function at depot as requested by the Quality Supervisor.

You;

Essential to your success is experience in food operations or working with food, along with basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Word. A background in the food industry / meat industry would be advantageous. You are customer-centric, always putting both internal and external customers first, with a genuine passion for food and a people-oriented approach. Driven by performance, you consistently aim to deliver excellent results. You communicate effectively and professionally, whether by phone or email, and are self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously. Your tenacity and flexibility help you adapt to changing demands and challenges.

As an independent worker, reporting into an off-site Quality Supervisor, you must be a self-motivator and happy to work on your own, whilst supported by wider team.

Benefits:

• Early Access to Your Earnings: Use our dedicated Wage Stream app to access your earned salary whenever you need it, helping you manage your finances with ease and confidence.
• Flexible Time Off: Take advantage of the option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Comprehensive Wellbeing & Health Support: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential mental health support, 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy, flu vaccinations, eye tests and a wide range of health services for you and your family.
• Competitive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension plan designed to help you plan long term.
• Life Assurance: Peace of mind with life assurance coverage designed to protect you and your loved ones.
• Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy access to Sysco Perks, where youll find discounts on everything from gym memberships to your weekly grocery shop.
• Special Sysco Product Discounts: Get the chance to purchase our food products at significantly reduced prices.
• Free Mortgage Advice: Navigate the property market with confidence thanks to complimentary expert mortgage guidance.
• Enhanced Family-Friendly Leave: Our policies support you through important life moments, offering greater flexibility and care for you and your family.