Food Safety & Quality Technologist – NPD & Compliance

Cardiff Met; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer

Armed Forces Covenant

Flexible working arrangements

Family friendly policies

Library and digital services access

Job summary

Cardiff Met is seeking two technically experienced professionals to support the ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre in Wales. The roles involve sharing knowledge, improving food safety and quality practices, and driving continuous improvement across the food and drink sector.

You will collaborate with businesses, industry partners and the ZERO2FIVE Technical Team to build technical capability and support growth for Wales’ food industry.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a technical, quality or NPD role within the food and drink manufacturing sector.
• Experience across at least two product categories.
• Strong understanding of food legislation, quality management systems and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical approach with ability to prepare reports and audits.

Responsibilities

• Introducing best practice in food safety and quality through technical assistance and knowledge transfer.
• Identifying opportunities for improvement through gap analysis and internal audits.
• Providing guidance on technical compliance, food safety requirements and third-party accreditation (BRCGS, SALSA).
• Supporting development, validation and launch of new food products and processes in line with legislation and quality standards.
• Managing and mentoring Work Placements to achieve technical objectives and outputs.
• Representing ZERO2FIVE at events and supporting business development and CPD initiatives.

Job description

Cardiff Met is seeking two technically experienced professionals to support the ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre in Wales. The roles involve sharing knowledge, improving food safety and quality practices, and driving continuous improvement across the food and drink sector.

You will collaborate with businesses, industry partners and the ZERO2FIVE Technical Team to build technical capability and support growth for Wales’ food industry.