Food Safety Manager

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing business in the UK is seeking a Safety Manager to ensure food safety, quality, and compliance. The role involves conducting microbiological analysis, maintaining safety standards, and supporting HACCP activities. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Microbiology or a related field, alongside relevant experience in food manufacturing. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of HACCP and food hygiene principles.
• Experience in food manufacturing or laboratory environment is essential.
• Willingness to achieve HACCP Level 3 and Food Hygiene Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Conduct microbiological analysis of raw materials and finished products.
• Investigate food safety issues and support corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with BRCGS and retailer standards.

Skills

Food microbiology knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Microbiology, Food Science, or related field

Job description

We are supporting a leading food manufacturing business in their search for a Safety Manager to join their technical team. This is a full‑time, permanent position offering the opportunity to work within a fast‑paced production environment, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, and compliance.

As Safety Manager

You will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of products through microbiological testing, analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will work closely with the wider technical and operations teams, contributing to the development and maintenance of robust food safety systems across the site.

Core responsibilities include:

• Conducting microbiological analysis of raw materials, in‑process, and finished products
• Investigating and monitoring food safety issues, supporting corrective and preventive actions
• Maintaining and improving laboratory procedures, ensuring compliance with BRCGS and retailer standards
• Supporting HACCP reviews, risk assessments, and validation activities
• Participating in internal audits and assisting with external audit preparation
• Maintaining accurate laboratory records, ensuring traceability and due diligence compliance
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives in hygiene, food safety culture, and process control
• Collaborating with operations, NPD, and quality teams to resolve technical issues and support site projects

About you

• Degree in Microbiology, Food Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of food microbiology and hygiene principles
• Experience working in a food manufacturing or laboratory environment
• HACCP Level 3 and Food Hygiene Level 3 (or willingness to achieve)
• Working knowledge of GFSI standards and UK retailer Codes of Practice
• Confident communicator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and able to work effectively under pressure

Why join?

• Opportunity to work with a well‑established food manufacturer producing market‑leading products
• Varied and hands‑on technical role with excellent scope for professional growth
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive, team‑oriented working environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a Safety Manager looking to make a tangible impact within a leading food manufacturing business.

Full job description available on request. Apply today for immediate consideration.