Location: Cantley, Norfolk
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract/ Part time
Salary: £15 per hour
Working Hours: You will work on a shift pattern, with the shift pattern to be agreed. Indicative shift times are: Monday Sunday 06:00 18:00
Breaks are paid and are included in the above shift times. Further details will be provided at interview.
You must be available to attend a training day in Wissington, Norfolk, during the first week of September 2024.
The National Farmers Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organisation in the UK. We're proud to make a difference for all our members, by shaping attitudes towards British farming and leading the charge on a range of major issues, from climate change and food standards to rural crime and broadband rollout.
Purpose of the role & how you will contribute:
This critical role involves monitoring the intake and sampling activities of British Sugar on behalf of the NFU and the sugar beet growers to ensure compliance with agreed Beet Intake and Sampling procedures.
As part of the NFU Sugar beet intake team you will be responsible for ensuring that all agreed checks and procedures are correctly followed by British Sugar, reporting any non-conformances. This will require you to be active and observant throughout the day ensuring standards are maintained. You will also be the first point of contact for the beet growers dealing with their enquiries and complaints as they arise, together with some basic documentation and recording of activities. You will also seek continuous improvement opportunities to enhance performance and operations.
What youll bring:
Excellent spoken and written English
Ability to follow rules and procedures and not to be afraid to challenge non-conformances when they arise
Strong communication skills and ability to engage effectively with people across all levels together with tact and discretion
Computer literate and able to input data accurately
Organised and methodical with attention to detail
Punctuality and reliability
Ability to work unsupervised using your own initiative
Previous experience of quality control would be beneficial but full training will be provided
Willingness to work unsociable hours, to include weekends and bank holidays
You will be based at the British Sugar Factory, Newark, and will work alongside British Sugar staff as they operate the beet intake for the campaign.
Why choose us?
Join us and youll find an organisation that encourages and enables you to achieve your full potential. In return you will be rewarded with a full range of benefits including:
Competitive shift pay.
Full training and PPE are provided.
Company funded health Cashplan.
Competitive Pension and Life assurance.
5.6 weeks annual leave per year (pro-rata), plus 1 additional NFU day.
Employee Assistance program to help you deal with lifes challenges.
Who we are
Every day, we're the voice of around 45,000 British farmers and growers who produce food, making sure their concerns are heard at the heart of government both online and locally. This means developing strong relationships with everyone from NFU colleagues to government ministers. So, as well as having a high profile in both the media and Westminster, we work with and support local members through a network of regional and county offices across England and Wales.
Join us
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If we decide we've found the right person for the role, we reserve the right to withdraw this advert and close applications before the closing date.
You may have experience in the following: Assurance Specialist, Quality Assurance Technician, Quality Control Analyst, Quality Control Technician, Quality Auditor, QA Inspector, QC Inspector, Product Quality Inspector, Compliance Inspector, Quality Assurance Analyst, Manufacturing Quality Inspector, Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Coordinator, and Quality Assessment Inspector.
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