Food Safety Specialist

Mars; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food industry leader located in Plymouth is seeking a dedicated Food Safety Specialist. This role is pivotal in implementing and maintaining food safety standards, ensuring compliance with best practices, and fostering a safety-aware culture. The ideal candidate will bring experience in food safety management systems, strong communication skills, and a commitment to excellence. Competitive compensation and ongoing development opportunities await the right candidate.

Benefits

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Inclusive culture that values integrity and sustainability

Qualifications

• Experience in food safety management systems.
• Ability to educate and influence teams.
• Proactive and committed to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Implement food safety standards across operations.
• Ensure compliance with regional and global teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge in HACCP

FSSC 22000 expertise

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Food Safety Specialist — Based: Mars Wrigley, Plymouth

Are you passionate about food safety and ready to make a meaningful impact? At Mars, we’re looking for dedicated individuals to help us uphold the highest standards and shape the future of food safety for millions around the world.

Why Mars?

At Mars, quality and food safety is at the heart of everything we do. As a Food Safety Specialist, you’ll play a key role in protecting our products, consumers, and brand reputation. This is your opportunity to be a champion for quality, working with a diverse team committed to innovation and continuous improvement.

What are we looking for?

• Knowledge and experience in HACCP, FSSC 22000, and food safety management systems
• An effective communicator who can educate and influence teams
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to excellence
• A collaborative team member who thrives in dynamic environments

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement food safety standards across our operations
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to ensure compliance and best practices
• Drive initiatives for continuous improvement in food safety protocols
• Support the rollout of new standards
• Serve as a point of contact for incident management and risk analysis
• Foster a culture of food safety awareness and accountability

What You Can Expect From Mars

• The chance to shape the future of food safety at a global leader
• An inclusive, innovative culture that values integrity and sustainability
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• The opportunity to make a real difference for consumers worldwide

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re driven by a passion for food safety and want to be part of a purpose-led organization, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in delivering safe, high-quality products that delight and protect our consumers.

Apply now and become a valued member of the Mars family!