Flint

QA Manager

£35k per annum

Monday – Friday / 40 hours

Deeside

Our manufacturing client based in the Deeside area are currently looking to recruit an experienced and diligent Quality Assurance Manager.

Performance Objectives

• Reporting into the Technical Manager this role will be tasked with supporting and developing the on-site Quality team, ensuring products and processes are in line with specifications and support to Production in implementing a culture of Quality & Food Safety, continuous improvement, and process efficiency. 
• The Quality and Compliance Manager will also be responsible for managing and developing the Internal Audit programme, including the Quality Management System and GMP audits. 
• The position is an excellent opportunity for someone within Quality or Technical supervision to take the next step in their food manufacturing career.

Person Specification

• A proven track record in managing activities within a food production environment.
• Ideally management experience within a food manufacturing environment preferably within a Quality/Compliance/Food Safety role.
• Experience in acting as primary interface between various function of the business - Hygiene Teams and the Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and NPD teams.
• Leading the Technical contact with customers, hosting and leading audits and co-ordinating participation of other team members.
• Maintaining 3rd Party accreditation/certification.
• Generating CAPA plans within specific deadlines and submitting/presenting.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing the QA team and Factory staff.
• Conducting Internal audits, Hygiene audits and Customer Complaint investigations.
• Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent in a food/science related discipline and preferably possess a supervisory or relevant business qualification.
• Ideally hold experience of Lead Auditor, Food Safety Level 3, HACCP Level 3 qualifications.
• Experience within a chilled/frozen Low Risk/High Care food manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Career progression within an award winning established food manufacturer
• Health Scheme
• Rewards & recognition package.
• Charity fundraising & social events, summer BBQ and lots more!

To apply please call gap personnel Wrexham branch on 01978 366666 alternatively, send your CV to rebecca.brown@gap-personnel.com

gap personnel group is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the job. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.

*FLEXIBLE WORK AVAILABLE – YOU CHOOSE THE DAYS YOU WORK!!!*

You can work as little as 1 shift or up to 4 shifts per week – whatever works best for you!

gap personnel (operating as an employment business) are proud to be recruiting for our client based on Zone 2 of Deeside Industrial Park. We are recruiting 10 x Packing Operatives to join their team on a temporary basis.

Pay & Hours of Work

• Monday – Friday / Days (6am-6pm) or Nights (6pm-6am) – YOU CHOOSE!
• £10.60 per hour – Day Shift
• £11.60 per hours – Night Shift

Responsibilities

• Packing of wrapped-food products into boxes ready for despatch
• Completing basic quality checks
• Working on a fast-paced production line as part of a team
• Keeping the work area clean and tidy
• Adhering to site Health & Safety policies at all times

Skills Required

• Work well under pressure within a fast-paced environment
• Happy to work 12-hour shifts
• Reliable and committed

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, please send your CV through to flint@gap-personnel.com or call the Flint Branch on 01352 762213.

*FLT DRIVER  / PICKER & PACKER*

*WORK GURANTEED THROUGH UNTIL CHRISTMAS– DEESIDE, ZONE 2 *

*MON TO FRI – 8AM-4:30PM – £11.00 PER HOUR*

This role is both FLT driving as well as pcking & packing so candidates must be happy to complete all tasks.

Pay & Hours of Work

• Monday to Friday working 8am-4:30pm
• £11.00ph

Responsibilities

• Driving an FLT Counterbalance – unloading and loading products

• Packing products into boxes and hampers prior to despatch
• Picking products from the cold store using a handheld scanner
• Basic quality checking
• Working to deadlines and targets

Essential Skills

• A valid FLT Counterbalance license

• Happy working within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment

• A self-motivated candidate who is willing to work to own initiative but also as part of a team
• Dedicated and enthusiastic

 Desirable Experience

• Previously worked within a FMCG environment

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, please send your CV through to flint@gap-personnel.com or call the Flint Branch on 01352 762213

gap personnel group are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on the suitability for the job.

*EXCITING OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE – FLT DRIVER*

gap personnel (operating as an employment business) are proud to be representing our client based in Mold. We’re currently recruiting for a FLT Driver to join their team immediately on a permanent basis!!

Pay & Hours of Work

• Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 5pm
• Friday 8:30am – 4pm
• £22k-£25k per annum depending on experience

Responsibilities

• Control stock levels and maintenance of parts and storage.
• Management of orders in; logging, booking, quality control and storage.
• Control spare parts in and out. Packing safely and methodically.
• Management of export; liaising with hauliers, delivery companies, direct customer contact.
• Development of processes and procedures to increase efficiency in storage and retrieval of goods.
• Safe handling and active promoter of skills.
• Safe working with machinery, forklift, and specialist components. Loading and offloading trucks.
• To become conversant and competent with the current IT platforms including the CRM and ERP systems.
• You will also be responsible for packing and recording all goods in and out for claims coverage and control.
• Monitor all trucks, space used and materials for continuous improvement and in accordance with KPI’s.
• Help in maintaining regular reporting on agreed KPI’s relating to Offers, Net Sales, On time delivery and cost analysis.
• Participate in the implementation of the constant improvement in awareness of quality and safety, packaging standards.
• You will work within the companies’ procedures at all times.
• Ensure all paperwork for logistics/order control is stored correctly and effectively.

Desirable Experience

• You will be a motivated individual with excellent time management and a confident member of a team able to assist and communicate with staff at all levels.
• You will be punctual, reliable and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Having excellent IT skills with focus on Microsoft Office applications you will be looking for a career with excellent progression opportunities within an international company.
• Ability to drive a forklift, training will be provided if necessary.
• Previous experience in the field is not necessary as full training will be given.

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, please send your CV through to flint@gap-personnel.com or call the Flint Branch on 01352 762213

gap personnel (operating as an employment business) proud to be recruiting 3 x Assembly Operatives for our client, TI Fluid Systems who are an automotive manufacture based on Zone 3 of Deeside Industrial Estate.

*GENUINE ONGOING, PERMANENT WORK FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATES*

*LONG WEEKENDS MOST WEEKS!!!*

*IMMEDIATE STARTS AVAILABLE*

Pay & Working Hours

• £12.94 per hour
• Days 6am-6pm & Nights 6pm-6am usually between Monday to Thursday

Responsibilities

• Assembly of fuel tanks following guidelines and instructions
• Completing of basic quality checks of products
• Working within a fast-paced environment
• Operating machinery
• To follow strict health and safety guidelines, including the wearing of all specified PPE
• Maintaining a tidy and orderly work area for self and others

Benefits

• Free tea & coffee machine onsite
• All of your breaks are paid
• Full uniform provided
• Free onsite parking
• Weekly pay
• 28 days holiday per annum

Skills / Experience

• We are looking for candidates with a ‘can-do’ attitude with an open-mind to learn new skills and systems – this role can be fully trained!

• Happy to work to meet deadlines and targets
• Experience of working within a manufacturing or assembly role (desired)

Interested? Contact us on either of the below to apply or for further details!

01352 762213 or flint@gap-personnel.com

gap personnel group are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on the suitability for the job. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy.

gap personnel (operating as an employment business) are proud to be representing our client based on the Deeside Industrial Park.  We’re currently recruiting for a Hygiene Supervisor to join their team immediately on a temporary basis with the view for the position to be made permanent for the right candidate.

Pay & Hours of Work

• 8 to 12 hours per day Wednesday – Sunday
• Week 1: 48 hours & Week 2: 24hours 
• £35,000 per annum

Responsibilities

• To ensure all aspects of the hygiene service are carried out and maintained to the required standard
• To manage the hygiene team across all sites and shifts, the hygiene budget and ensure all expenditure is authorised and recorded, pest control on site and manage the ordering and stock control of hygiene consumables and chemicals
• Validation & Verification of new equipment/CICs.
• To maintain detailed cleaning instructions and schedules for every hygiene activity that meet the requirements of the BRC food safety standard and any other relevant standards including risk assessments
• To oversee the day to day running of the staff facilities including changing rooms, WCs, and canteen areas
• To conduct compliance audits / inspections of internal hygiene standards and documentation
• To manage the provision of hygiene chemicals and dosing equipment on site - to include regular reviews with chemical supplier, periodic chemical dosing checks, maintenance of equipment and to oversee the safe storage, transport, handling and use of chemicals on site.
• Working and Managing staff working at heights & confined spaces. 

Essential Skills

• H&S Awareness
• Previous quality or hygiene experience within the food industry
• Experience of managing a small team
• FLT/counterbalance License (desirable)

gap personnel group are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgments solely on the suitability for the job.

Hygiene Supervisor

£35k per annum

8 hour and 12 hour days with some weekend cover

Immediate Start Available

Deeside

Our client based in the Deeside area are currently recruiting a Hygiene Supervisor on a permanent basis.  As the Hygiene Supervisor you will work closely with the Technical Manager and Quality Manager ensuring the highest standards of hygiene are maintained across all shifts.

Performance Objectives

• To ensure all aspects of the hygiene service are carried out and maintained to the required standard.
• To manage the hygiene team across shifts.
• To manage the hygiene budget and ensure all expenditure is authorised and recorded.
• To manage the ordering and stock control of hygiene consumables and chemicals.
• Validation & Verification of new equipment/CICs.
• Manager Pest control on site.
• To maintain detailed cleaning instructions and schedules for every hygiene activity that meet the requirements of the BRC food safety standard and any other relevant standards including risk assessments.
• Management of the pest control contract and overseeing the completion of all pest prevention actions to the required standards.
• To oversee the day to day running of the staff facilities including changing rooms, WCs, and canteen areas.
• To conduct compliance audits/inspections of internal hygiene standards and documentation.
• To manage the provision of hygiene chemicals and dosing equipment on site - to include regular reviews with chemical supplier, periodic chemical dosing checks, maintenance of equipment and to oversee the safe storage, transport, handling and use of chemicals on site.
• Work with suppliers to obtain the most suitable and cost-effective equipment and consumables and to effectively manage supplier non-conformance in a timely manner.
• To support the Technical & QA team participating in microbiological investigations or projects to drive improvements in the site hygiene standards.
• To provide training and awareness for all hygiene and waste handling staff in all procedures relevant to their role.
• To provide training for all staff on hygiene procedures relevant to their role.
• Deputise for the Quality Manager in their absence.
• Responsible for food safety.
• Responsible for H&S of his team, ensuring that H&S rules are maintained at all times.
• Working and Managing staff working at heights & confined spaces.

Person Specification

• Previous quality or hygiene experience within the food industry
• Knowledge/experience of BRC and retailer standards
• Demonstrable experience of improving quality or hygiene standards in a food manufacturing environment
• Experience of managing a small team
• Food Safety Level 3 Qualification (desirable)
• HACCP Level 3 (desirable)
• IOSH (desirable)
• MEWP scissor lift licence (desirable)
• MEWP mobile boom licence (desirable)
• FLT/Counterbalance licence (desirable)
• Working in confined spaces (desirable)
• POET low licence (desirable)
• Working at heights (desirable)
• Must be aligned with the company’s core values

To apply please call gap personnel Flint branch 01352 762213 alternatively, send your CV to rebecca.brown@gap-personnel.com

gap personnel group is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the job. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.

* WORK GURANTEED THROUGH UNTIL DECEMEBER – DEESIDE, ZONE 2 *

* £11.00PH WEEKDAYS & £11.75PH WEEKENDS – DAYS ONLY – 4 ON / 4 OFF SHIFT PATTERN (INCLUDING WEEKENDS) *

Pay & Hours of Work

• 4 on / 4 off shift pattern 12-hour DAY SHIFTS ONLY (including weekends)
• £11.00ph weekdays & £11.75ph weekends  

Responsibilities

• Packing products into boxes and hampers prior to despatch
• Picking products from the cold store using a handheld scanner
• Basic quality checking
• Working to deadlines and targets

Essential Skills

• Happy working within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment

• A self-motivated candidate who is willing to work to own initiative but also as part of a team
• Dedicated and enthusiastic

 Desirable Experience

• Previously worked within a FMCG environment

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, please send your CV through to flint@gap-personnel.com or call the Flint Branch on 01352 762213

gap personnel group are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on the suitability for the job.

Shift Production Manager

£35k per annum

4 on 4 off / 7am – 7pm

Flint

Our client based in the Flint area is currently recruiting a Shift Production Manager to work on days.  In this high speed, high volume food manufacturing environment you will ensure outputs, compliance and health and safety in your areas of responsibility. You will be responsible for overall factory operation and you will need to liaise with Engineering, Technical, Hygiene and Logistics. The company has embedded principles of quality, compliance to food industry standards and continuous improvement and you would be a key contributor in all these areas.  You will effectively manage the production of product in a safe and efficient manner. Ensuring the processes, manufacturing and quality of products meet the high specification that the company sets out.

Performance Objectives

• To control all aspects of the line production to deliver 100% service in quality and meals to the Dispatch department, ultimately the customer.
• Ensuring Health and Safety standards are maintained.
• Ensure compliance to GMP.
• Managing resources including ingredients, staff and equipment.
• To ensure all set targets are met, including waste, plan attainment, line efficiency, weight and quality controls.
• Lead the operational performance of the team.
• Constant evaluation of requirements by attending all daily meetings.

Person Specification

• Good level of written and spoken communication
• Good organisational skills
• Computer literate
• Experience of managing teams
• Time served experience in a production environment
• Ability to lead by example
• Ability to delegate tasks to subordinates
• Excellent timekeeping

Benefits

• Free hot meal every lunch time from the canteen
• Free fruit every day from the canteen
• Free parking on site
• Free emotional and financial advice and support through Grocery Aid
• Subsidised Bupa health care scheme
• Zing Discounts - Discount across high street retailers

To apply please call gap personnel Flint branch on 01352 762213 alternatively, send your CV to rebecca.brown@gap-personnel.com

gap personnel group is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the job. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.

Gap personnel (operating as an employment business) are currently recruiting for our client based in the Flint area. We are looking to recruit FLT Drivers to join their team on a temporary ongoing basis.

!! FORK LIFT REACH AND COUNTERBALANCE LICENCES ARE ESSENTIAL!!

Pay:

• £10.99 per hour

Hours of work:

• Monday – Thursday
• Night shifts: 6pm – 6am
• Training will be completed on day shifts for 2-3 weeks

Duties Include:

• Loading and unloading
• FLT Duties
• General warehousing

Required:

• Valid FLT Counterbalance licence
• Valid FLT Reach licence

If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please email your CV to flint@gap-personnel.com

gap personnel group are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on the suitability for the job.

Sales Administrator

£26k - £30k per annum

Monday – Friday / 9am – 5pm  

Deeside  

Our client based in the Deeside area is currently recruiting for a Sales Administrator to join their team on a permanent basis.  Reporting to the Internal Sales Manager you will effectively manage our client’s customer requirements whilst ensuring company objectives are fulfilled.

Performance Objectives

• Gather information for the carton specification and create on our ERP System (Microsoft Dynamics).
• Manage VMI processes and customer forecasts.
• Generate sales and production orders.
• Price the sales order using the customer pricing structure and request spot prices.
• Attend new job meetings with the Production Managers.
• Enter customer deliveries and optimise transport.
• Calculate the quantity of board required and generate purchase order.
• Manage aged board and aged finished goods stocks.
• Maintain board control document.
• Accurately maintain carton specification documents.
• Provide customer requested information i.e., stock reports etc.
• Attend customer visits (on/off site).
• Effectively manage customer service issues.
• Cover Peers during holiday or sickness.
• Outwork – Liaise with European supply network (internal/external).
• Resolve invoice queries.
• Hit monthly target for margin improvement projects.

Person Specification

• Ability to act proactively and with limited direct supervision.
• Experience of working within manufacturing is essential.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to sustain effective relationships with employees at all levels and external customers and suppliers.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Be extremely meticulous with detailed information whilst working to deadlines in a timely manner.
• Ability to work to deadlines with flexibility and enthusiasm.
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment and be able to prioritise workload accordingly.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Ability to understand ERP systems.
• Ability to work in an organised and tidy manner.
• Ability to follow department processes.
• Educational qualifications that demonstrate proficiency at ‘A’ Level standard.
• A good level of Maths and English.
• Computer Literate.

To apply please call gap personnel Flint branch on 01352 762213 alternatively, send your CV to rebecca.brown@gap-personnel.com  

gap personnel group is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the job. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.

gap personnel (operating as an employment business) are proud to be representing our client based in the Llanberis area. We’re currently recruiting for a QC Reviewer to join their team immediately on a temporary basis.

Working Hours & Pay Rate

• Mon to Fri rotating shifts 6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm
• £14.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Quality Release department in the review and approval of Quality Control Testing Kits
• Putting together of the Quality Kits – from assembling through to packaging
• Working closely with QC Specifications
• Completing tasks in a timely manner and in line with business needs and prioritising work in line with business requirements
• Working in a high-pressure environment
• Maintaining confidentiality

Essential Skills

• Previously worked within a Manufacturing and/or Clean Room/Quality based environment

• A basic science/technical background
• Basic computer skills including experience in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
• Basic awareness of working in a GMP environment

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, please send your CV through to flint@gap-personnel.com or call the Flint Branch on 01352 762213.

gap personnel group are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on the suitability for the job.