Food Safety Technologist - Manchester Stores

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Food Safety Technologist in Manchester, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring food safety compliance across various operations. This position involves delivering training, managing allergen protocols, and maintaining quality assurance with suppliers. You'll work closely with teams to resolve product queries and support sustainability targets. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Science or Environmental Health and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. If you're passionate about food safety and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science or related discipline is essential.
• 6 months experience in maintaining hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with UK food regulations.
• Deliver training sessions to stakeholders.
• Manage pest control programs in food areas.

Skills

Food Safety Compliance

Allergen Legislation

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Multitasking

Education

Degree in Food Science

Environmental Health Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Food Safety Technologist - Manchester Stores, Manchester

Client:

Selfridges

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Food Safety Technologist - Manchester Stores

Job Introduction

As a Food Safety Technologist (Level 3), you will provide guidance and advice across the business regarding Food Safety, ensuring adherence to safety and legislation protocols, which are essential to prioritize customer safety and align with the business's success.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring compliance with UK food regulations across all food areas at Selfridges.
• Ensuring products comply with allergen legislation and managing allergen protocols.
• Delivering training sessions to various stakeholders.
• Investigating food complaints per procedures.
• Maintaining quality assurance with suppliers and collaborating with B&M teams.
• Managing pest control programs in food areas.
• Implementing and maintaining micro sampling schedules.
• Communicating with suppliers, restaurant, retail operations, buying, and merchandising teams to resolve product queries.
• Facilitating effective communication among stakeholders to ensure food safety compliance.
• Supporting sustainability targets through robust supplier assurance.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A Degree in Food Science, Environmental Health, or a related discipline.
• Intermediate Food Hygiene and Level 3 HACCP (preferred but not essential).
• At least 6 months of experience maintaining hygiene standards.
• Knowledge of food composition and nutrition.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Strong ownership, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internal systems.

This role requires flexibility, and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.