Food Safety Technologist - Maternity Cover (FMCG QA)

Deli-Lites-Ireland-Limited; Newry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted company products

Free on-site parking

EAP and Well-Being

Job summary

DELI LITES IRELAND is seeking a Food Safety Technologist (Maternity Cover) to support the technical team in ensuring our products, processes and manufacturing standards meet food safety, quality, legality and customer requirements.

This hands-on, factory-facing role collaborates with Production, Hygiene and NPD to investigate issues, drive continuous improvement and maintain HACCP, allergen controls and compliance across the site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in a food manufacturing/FMCG Technical, Quality or Food Safety role.
• Degree, HND or equivalent in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Safety, Microbiology or a related discipline.
• Good working knowledge of HACCP, food safety, hygiene and GMP requirements.
• Experience supporting audits, non-conformance investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Experience working within a BRCGS-certified food manufacturing site.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration across Production, Hygiene and NPD teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor food safety, quality, hygiene and GMP standards across the site.
• Complete factory inspections, hygiene checks, audits and compliance reviews.
• Support HACCP, allergen controls and environmental and microbiological monitoring.
• Investigate non-conformances and customer complaints, identify root causes and follow actions.
• Support internal, customer, regulatory and certification audits.
• Review records and maintain accurate technical documents, procedures and specifications.
• Assist with traceability, mass-balance, product-recall and supplier compliance activities.
• Provide practical food safety guidance and training to colleagues.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Allergen management

Microbiology basics

Traceability

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Food Science or related

HND or equivalent in related discipline

Job description

DELI LITES IRELAND is seeking a Food Safety Technologist (Maternity Cover) to support the technical team in ensuring our products, processes and manufacturing standards meet food safety, quality, legality and customer requirements.

This hands-on, factory-facing role collaborates with Production, Hygiene and NPD to investigate issues, drive continuous improvement and maintain HACCP, allergen controls and compliance across the site.