Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician

TribePost Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in the food sector is seeking a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician to ensure that their products meet food safety, quality, and legal standards. The candidate will be responsible for conducting audits, data analysis, and fostering a culture of quality. Applicants should have relevant experience, knowledge of HACCP and GMP, and proficiency in Microsoft applications. This is a full-time role based in Birmingham with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme contributions

Life insurance

Staff discounts

Free on-site parking and EV charging

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in food safety, quality assurance, or food industry.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and quality management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal and external audits of production areas and processes.
• Verify compliance with HACCP, GMP, and other food safety standards.
• Review and maintain accurate documentation and digital records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Food Science

HACCP Level 3

Food Safety Level 3

Internal Auditing Level 2 certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician

Icknield Street, Hockley, Birmingham B18 5AY, UK

£28K - £29K per annum, DOE + Excellent Benefits!

Cleone Foods are recruiting for a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician. Check it out now!

Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician

Location: Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5AY
Salary: £28K – £29K per annum, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday, occasional weekends)
Benefits: Competitive salary, 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, pension scheme contributions, life insurance, staff discounts on our Island Delight range, Staff Tester Card – access exclusive discounts on food, clothing, cinema tickets and popular retailers, free on-site parking and EV charging and much more!

Cleone Foods Ltd, based in Birmingham, proudly produces and distributes Island Delight Jamaican patties.

Our mission is to enrich the lives of our customers by delivering exceptional products with passion, integrity, and outstanding service.

We are committed to innovation, quality, and becoming the brand of choice in our sector.

We are seeking a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician to ensure our products, processes, and facilities meet food safety, quality, and legal standards.

This role involves auditing, data analysis, and promoting a culture of quality across the business.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal and external audits of production areas and processes.
• Verify compliance with HACCP, GMP, and other food safety standards.
• Review and maintain accurate documentation and digital records.
• Identify non-conformities and report findings to relevant teams.
• Follow up on corrective actions to ensure effectiveness.
• Enter production and packing data to generate daily reports and KPIs.
• Support traceability and mock recall exercises.
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Warehouse, and Technical teams.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in food safety, quality assurance, or food industry.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and quality management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science.
• HACCP Level 3, Food Safety Level 3, Internal Auditing Level 2 certification.

Click on ‘APPLY’ today! For further information, please contact the HR Department.

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