HACCP Specialist

The Department of Food Manufacturing Technologies

The Food Manufacturing Technologies Department was formed at the end of 2003 from two separate groups, one focusing on food process engineering and product packaging technologies, the other on HACCP and quality systems. The Department is currently staffed by a team of experienced engineers and technologists undertaking a mix of long term research and short term contract and consultancy projects on behalf of the food related industries.

The work of the Department is firmly rooted in the application of sound science and engineering principles to the solution of food industry problems.

Activities in the Department are split approximately 50:50 in terms of long term research work and shorter term contract consultancy activities. Most of the work is UK based but there is a growing need and opportunity in other parts of Europe and beyond. The Department works closely with the CCFRA membership base with all staff having extensive opportunities to interface with the members on a one to one basis or through technical meetings or correspondence.

The facilities within the Department are ever improving with a recently refurbished processing hall/pilot plant and a new packaging laboratory. The Department is expanding in terms of size and turnover, a trend that has been ongoing now for a number of years.

The Department is well equipped in terms of pilot plant laboratory facilities with a wide range of equipment for conventional raw material processing, thermal processing, packaging, chilling and freezing. The Department also has an ongoing commitment to implement innovative and new technologies through the acquisition of high pressure processing and power ultrasound technologies, microwave pasteurisation and UHT systems. Within this area is a small but growing packaging test facility.

The Position

To join a small but expanding team specialising in HACCP, quality systems and risk management. The role of the successful candidate would be primarily focused on the HACCP activities of the section. It would provide much opportunity for travel and interaction with personnel from the food industry, other related sectors, enforcement and government. CCFRA is recognised as one of the European centres of HACCP knowledge and operates internationally in this field.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• HACCP training, to be a tutor or co-tutor on both scheduled and client specific training courses. Courses will be at the basic, intermediate and advanced levels
• HACCP auditing - to perform audits as part of the CCFRA HACCP certification scheme. This will include audit preparation and writing audit reports
• HACCP consultancy - to provide clients with guidance and advice on HACCP and related topics
• Assist in other section activities as required, this might include assisting in research projects and developing seminars/conferences
• Undertake on and off site project work
• National and international travel as required

Qualifications on entry

• Degree or equivalent

Key Skills

• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Presentation and training skills
• Ability to work logically and systematically
• Interpersonal skills
• Self motivated
• Full UK/EU driving licence

Grade: TO

Salary: Guide £14,136 - £20,129 per annum

Holidays: 24 days rising on length of service, plus public holidays

For an application form and job description, please contact Human Resources Department, Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association Group, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6LD telephone +44 (0)1386 842091.

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Benefits

• Subsidised Day Nursery Facilities
• Pension Scheme
• Permanent Health Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Subsidised Private Medical Care
• Subsidised Restaurant