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As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.\nWe are more than 10.000 employees in over 70 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3.1 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.\nTo build our team we are looking for Production Operatives to join our expanding site in Buckingham.\nYour Mission\nAs QA Technician, you'll play a key role in safeguarding the safety, quality, legality, and authenticity of our delicious products. As a vital link between production and the wider UK Technical team, you’ll champion best practices on the factory floor ensuring our Quality Procedures, CCPs, and Good Manufacturing Practices are not just followed, but lived.\nThis is a hands-on, collaborative role where no two days are the same. You’ll work closely with teams across R&D and Operations helping to drive continuous improvement and meet the evolving needs of our customers and business.\nFlexibility and a proactive mindset are key our fast-paced environment means priorities can shift quickly, and your ability to adapt will make a real impact.\nWhat you will do\nUsing your passion for quality and collaboration, you will:\nChampion Product Quality: Test finished products on the factory floor and at dispatch to guarantee top-tier standards.\nOwn the Critical Checks: Complete and record all CCP checks with precision and care.\nData-Driven Excellence: Accurately log analytical results and keep quality data sharp and reliable.\nSpot & Solve Issues: Report non-conformances, maintain the Failure Log, and help crack the case with root cause analysis.\nSupplier Watchdog: Flag and report supplier non-conformances to keep our standards sky-high.\nKeep It Calibrated: Perform daily equipment calibration tests to ensure everything runs like clockwork.\nAudit Ready, Always: Conduct GMP and hygiene audits, hygiene swabbing, and glass/plastic checks like a pro.\nDocument Dynamo: Manage COAs, COCs, and delivery notes with flawless attention to detail.\nMicro Mastery: Record and trend micro sample data to stay ahead of the curve.\nQA All-Rounder: From label checks to temperature monitoring, you’ll be the go-to for all things quality on the floor.\nSAP Superuser: Maintain batch data, release products, and block non-conforming stock using our SAP system.\nAudit Support Star: Be a key player during customer and third-party audits.\nCross-Team Collaborator: Support Production, Customer Services, and R&D with your QA expertise.\nCustomer-Focused: Assist with technical matters and customer queries with confidence and clarity.\nAdapt & Excel: Tackle new challenges as they arise - no two days are the same!\nWhat we expect from you\nManage Customer needs: Be able and eager to find out what the internal or external customer wants and needs and to act accordingly; taking the costs and benefits into account. Make the life of the customer easier. Fostering a customer centric culture.\nCollaborate Effectively: Think and act as one team in a spirit of trust and respect. Be open to different ideas. Work intentionally towards consensus in the achievement of shared objectives. Build formal and informal relationship networks\nCommunicate Effectively: Develop and deliver communications in diverse modes that generate a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.\nImprove Continuously: Be passionate about achieving high quality standards for you and Puratos. Constantly look for and taking advantage of improvement opportunities. Propose new ideas and demonstrate openness for change. Build self-awareness and embrace learning and development opportunities.\nDrive Performance: Show ambition and go the extra mile in achieving expected results; drive sustainable operational excellence through diligent planning, prioritization, monitoring & effective use of resources. Take responsibility for decisions, actions and mistakes. Deal with setbacks and unexpected situations in a positive and confident way.\nWhat you can expect from Puratos\nWe are a warm family company with a historical growth track record and a clear long-term vision for the future. We promote a caring, trustful and respecting work environment by putting people first.\nWe at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.\nThe benefits with this role include.\nCompetitive Salary - Reviewed annually to ensure we stay ahead of the market.\nAnnual Bonus Scheme - 5% standard, with stretch potential up to 10%.\nGenerous Pension Plan - Up to 7.5% employer contributions to support your future.\nPrivate Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover fully paid, with options to add family members.\nUp to 5 Weeks Annual Leave - Plus the flexibility to buy or sell additional days.\nEnhanced Company Sick Pay - Because your health matters.\nLearning & Development - Structured programs with a target of 5 learning days per year.\nWellbeing Matters - Access to our ‘Calling for Caring’ wellbeing initiatives.\nLife Assurance - 2x your salary plus a 20% spouse pension.\nIncome Protection - Financial support when you need it most.\nLoyal Service Awards - Celebrating your milestones with us.\nEmployee Assistance Program - Confidential support for life’s challenges.\nRefer a Friend Scheme - Earn £500 for successful referrals.\nHigh Street Discounts - Save with Perkbox perks.\nMonthly ‘Magic Star’ Awards - Win £50 in vouchers for going above and beyond.\nCycle to Work Scheme - Save money and stay healthy\nReady to Make a Difference?\nIf you’re excited about helping others grow and want to be part of something magical, we’d love to hear from you. 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