QA Assistant

On-site in Newark Hatchery·Part-time·Added 5 days ago (last checked 9 Nov)

Pilgrim's Europe

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Newark Hatchery
Contract: Fixed-term, part-time hours
Closing date: Apply by Wednesday 18 November

Skills

The role

The Vacancy

To support the Newark Hatchery in all aspects of Quality Assurance by maintaining and improving the standards of hatchability, chick quality, hygiene, biosecurity, chick welfare, customer service and overall hatchery performance.

Key Responsibilities\Measures of Success

Assist with auditing of the hatchery environment and activities to enable full assessment of standards being achieved and any weaknesses to be identified.
Reporting of technical performance of the business internally. Ensuring relevant internal personnel are fully aware of technical status and issues which require their input to improve.
Provision of technical guidance, training and support to other departments, developing awareness and understanding of technical issues.
Work closely with Production and service departments to drive improvement in technical standards and performance (product, process and environmental).
To assist in the monitoring, control and CI for all stages of incubation, chick production and delivery such that chick quality is optimised, risks are minimised, records and reporting are completed, and the relevant documentation is in place.
To keep the Hatchery Manager informed of problems relating to egg quality, hatchability and chick quality.
To assist in maintaining and improving all aspects of hatchery hygiene and biosecurity measures in line with Company Policy and any legislative directives.
To ensure always that Company Policy on animal welfare is adhered to, training and supervising staff as necessary. The welfare of livestock and humane disposal of chicks when required is of a paramount importance.
To apply and abide by all aspects of legislation and Company Policy relating to Health and Safety.
To work in a manner that actively seeks to reduce any negative environmental impact in relation to the processes and procedures operating within their area and across the wider business e.g. reduction of waste, recycling etc.

Part Time:

24 hours / week

M 0630-1500¦W 0630-1500¦F 0630-1500

Our Story

Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.

Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.