Food Safety & Quality Technologist - NPD & Compliance

Cardiff Metropolitan University; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

LGPS pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Library and digital services access

Sports facilities

Health Assured wellbeing support

Job summary

Cardiff Metropolitan University is seeking two technically skilled professionals to support the ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre in Wales. The role involves working with manufacturers and stakeholders to share knowledge, improve food safety and quality, and aid continuous improvement across the sector.

You will collaborate with industry partners, help develop technical capability, and contribute to growth in Wales' food and drink industry while mentoring placements and representing ZERO2FIVE at

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant science discipline (e.g. Food Science or Food Technology).
• Level 3 HACCP and Level 3 Food Safety in Manufacturing qualifications, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting or leading third‑party audit preparation and compliance activities.
• Demonstrated data analysis and report writing within the food sector.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills with a commitment to development and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Introduce best practice in food safety and quality through technical assistance and knowledge transfer.
• Identify opportunities for improvement through gap analysis and internal audits.
• Provide guidance on technical compliance, food safety requirements and third‑party accreditation (e.g., BRCGS, SALSA).
• Support development, validation and launch of new products and processes in line with legislation and quality standards.
• Mentor Work Placements to achieve technical objectives and outputs.
• Represent ZERO2FIVE at events while supporting business development and CPD initiatives.

Skills

Technical experience

Quality management

NPD

Data analysis

Audit preparation

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Food Science/Technology

Job description

Cardiff Metropolitan University is seeking two technically skilled professionals to support the ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre in Wales. The role involves working with manufacturers and stakeholders to share knowledge, improve food safety and quality, and aid continuous improvement across the sector.

You will collaborate with industry partners, help develop technical capability, and contribute to growth in Wales' food and drink industry while mentoring placements and representing ZERO2FIVE at