Food Safety & Supplier Quality Technologist

Michael Page; Aylesford; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a globally recognised manufacturer based in Aylesford to recruit a Quality Technologist. You will support supplier approval, raw material compliance and quality assurance across multiple teams to ensure food safety and regulatory standards are met.

The role is hybrid, focusing on supplier assessments, specifications and continuous improvement initiatives within a diverse manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in quality, supplier quality, QA or quality technologist roles in food, nutrition, pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of food safety and quality management systems including HACCP, ISO, FSSC 22000, and GFSI-recognised standards.
• Knowledge of UK/EU food legislation, supplier approval processes and quality compliance.
• Analytical, detail-oriented and able to communicate well, with data analysis, investigations and continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the raw material supplier approval and monitoring process.
• Review, assess, and approve raw material specifications to ensure quality, safety and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments, audits, performance reviews and maintain Approved Supplier records.
• Investigate supplier non-conformances, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Support raw material and finished product testing programmes with documentation and traceability.
• Maintain supplier and quality documentation supporting food safety and quality management systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data analysis

Continuous improvement

Job description

Michael Page is partnering with a globally recognised manufacturer based in Aylesford to recruit a Quality Technologist. You will support supplier approval, raw material compliance and quality assurance across multiple teams to ensure food safety and regulatory standards are met.

The role is hybrid, focusing on supplier assessments, specifications and continuous improvement initiatives within a diverse manufacturing environment.