Food Safety & QA Technician | HACCP Audits & Data-Driven Quality

Cleone Foods Ltd; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Birmingham seeks a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician. The role involves conducting audits, verifying compliance with food safety standards, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have at least 1–2 years of experience in food safety or quality assurance, and strong analytical skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme contributions

Life insurance

Staff discounts

Free on-site parking

EV charging

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in food safety, quality assurance, or food industry.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and quality management systems.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Education

Degree in Food Science

HACCP Level 3

Food Safety Level 3

Internal Auditing Level 2 certification

Job description

A leading food production company in Birmingham seeks a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician. The role involves conducting audits, verifying compliance with food safety standards, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have at least 1–2 years of experience in food safety or quality assurance, and strong analytical skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits.