Food Safety & Quality Technical Specialist

Musgrave NI; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food safety company in the UK is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Technical Specialist for its team in Bicester. The role focuses on managing the Food Safety & Quality Management System, leading compliance audits, and improving food safety initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a Science qualification and experience with HACCP and food quality management. This position supports a culture of safety excellence and encourages diverse applications.

Benefits

Equal opportunities employer

Qualifications

• Proficient in use of specification systems and data management portals.
• HACCP/Food Safety Management Systems knowledge is essential.
• Experience of BRCGS Storage & Distribution/Food standards implementation and management.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement of the FSQMS.
• Manage the Food Safety & Quality Management System.
• Conduct internal audits and assess compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of warehousing or food production environments

Technical Quality experience

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Science/Food Science Qualification

Job description

Overview

Ritter Courivaud Food Safety & Quality Technical Specialist - UK Based

Our people are the heart of our business. As our greatest asset, they make Ritter Courivaud a great place to work and in return we aim to be the very best place to work, grow and thrive. We are seeking aFood Safety & Quality Technical Specialistto join our Food Safety and Quality team.

Please note this role is based in Bicester UK

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement of the FSQMS and a culture of food safety excellence.
• Key member of the HACCP team, ensuring adherence to the HACCP pre-requisite programmes including calibration, pest control, GMP audits, verifying accuracy of documentation, traceability data, allergen management.
• Completion of project work directed by the Food Safety and Quality Team to improve Food Safety and Quality initiatives within the business.
• Day-to-day management of the Food Safety & Quality Management System.
• Assessments of packaged Own Brand products against specification.
• Internal audit scheduling and co-ordination across warehouse and production teams.
• Sustainability data collection and reporting.
• Food safety training, delivery and content management.
• Manage the supplier approval system, conducting site visits as necessary.
• Specification management.
• Provide advice and support to the NPD process.
• Complaint and NCR investigation.

Qualifications

• Science/Food Science Qualification
• Knowledge of warehousing or food production environments
• Technical Quality experience
• Working knowledge of food legislation requirements
• Proficient in use of specification systems and data management portals
• HACCP/Food Safety Management Systems knowledge
• Experience of BRCGS Storage & Distribution/Food standards implementation and management
• Flexible approach to day-to-day activities
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills and ability to develop effective working relationships with people at all levels in the organization and external bodies
• Full Driver’s License and access to own car
• Audit qualification is desirable

Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.