Bulmers Limited is a member of the C&C Group plc in Ireland and is a major force in the Irish drinks market. The Company markets an extensive portfolio of brand leaders, which includes Bulmers Original Irish Cider.

About the role

We are now recruiting for a Quality Assurance Technician in Bulmers Clonmel. The purpose of this role is to ensure a precise and accurate technical service is provided in order that product is produced and despatched Right First Time every time.

Please note that this role is on a 6 month Fixed Term Contract basis

Key responsibilities

• Essential to act as a team player
• Participation in Safety behaviour Programme
• Accountable for the correct set up, calibration and verification of all quality instruments.
• Carry out chemical / microbiological / packaging and sensory analysis as documented in the quality plans.
• Ensure that quality specifications and requirements are clearly understood by manufacturing teams and escalation parameters out of specification are actioned or communicated
• Proactively Support production at all times
• Attend Operations and department team meetings
• Organise and chair Quality meetings as required
• Co-ordinate teams focused on continual quality improvement and problem resolution.
• Work across all areas of the business.
• Report, record and investigate non-conformances, ensuring close out of all actions including visual management and trend analysis
• Carry out and be leading housekeeping and food hygiene audits across all departments
• Work to Annual Goals and Objectives
• Calibration and repair of Laboratory / Production equipment and involvement in the set up, commissioning and running of new Laboratory /  Production equipment, including new techniques.
• Analysis and reporting of consumer complaints.
• Compiling and communicating Technical reports.
• Trending of data and identification of areas of concern
• Creating and delivering training packages
• Auditing of Systems, Hygiene, HACCP and Suppliers.
• Provide internal customers with a first class level of service.
• Use and development of all software systems.

About you

• Recognised Science Qualification with a minimum of 2 years experience in food/ drinks/ pharmaceutical laboratory environment or other
• Experienced in Chemical, Microbiological, Sensory and Packaging Analysis.
• Data collation and Report writing
• Project Management
• Demonstrated ability to direct and influence people
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong planning and organizational ability
• Working knowledge of HACCP and Quality systems.
• Computer literate with knowledge of excel, word or other QMS package.
• Understanding of Customer Service
• Continuous improvement focus

 About Us 

Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves.  

Together we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world’s favourite drinks. From grass to glass, and everything in between. C&C Group plc is a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets, and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe. 

C&C Group’s portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent’s, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig.  

We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together. 

We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process. 

C&C Group (and inclusive companies) do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to any of our roles. For help, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at careers@candcgroup.com. All applications need to come through the candidate portal https://careers.candcgroupplc.com/vacancies/