FMCG Food Safety & Manufacturing Systems Expert

RSSL; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RSSL (Reading Scientific Services Ltd) is seeking an experienced consultant to provide expert consultancy and training on applied microbiology in FMCG manufacturing environments, with a focus on HACCP system design and BRC Global Standard compliance. The role includes contributing technical content to bids and helping scope consultancy projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive food safety experience in FMCG, hands-on HACCP leadership, and a strong background in training and cross-site

Qualifications

• Degree in food science, microbiology, or a closely related discipline (essential)
• HACCP Level 4 / Advanced HACCP qualification (essential)
• Lead Auditor qualification - BRCGS, FSSC 22000, or equivalent (highly desirable)
• Recognised training qualification (e.g., PTLLS/Award in Education & Training, or equivalent) (desirable)
• Chartered Scientist (CSci) or RSci status (desirable)
• MSc or PhD in food microbiology or food safety (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultancy and training on applied microbiology in FMCG manufacturing
• Design and verify HACCP systems and lead HACCP team activities
• Contribute technical content to bids, tenders and quotations
• Assist with scoping, estimating effort, and writing training/consultancy specifications
• Deliver HACCP training (Levels 2–4) and BRC interpretation workshops
• Support multi-site projects across ambient, chilled, frozen, high-risk environments

Skills

FMCG manufacturing

Applied microbiology

HACCP management

BRCGS knowledge

Training delivery

Bid writing

Cross-site coordination

Education

Degree in food science or microbiology

HACCP Level 4 / Advanced HACCP

Lead Auditor qualification (desirable)

Education/Training qualification (desirable)

CSci/RSci status (desirable)

Job description

RSSL (Reading Scientific Services Ltd) is seeking an experienced consultant to provide expert consultancy and training on applied microbiology in FMCG manufacturing environments, with a focus on HACCP system design and BRC Global Standard compliance. The role includes contributing technical content to bids and helping scope consultancy projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive food safety experience in FMCG, hands-on HACCP leadership, and a strong background in training and cross-site