Food Technologist

Protea Recruitment LTD; Arbroath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a QA Lead / Food Technologist in Arbroath. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Science and early experience in food manufacturing. Key responsibilities include managing quality assurance activities, supporting the Quality Management System, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. This role offers a clear path for professional development in quality roles.

Qualifications

• A degree in Food Science or a related subject.
• Industrial placement or early career experience in food manufacturing.
• An understanding of HACCP, food safety and quality systems.
• Strong communication skills and good attention to detail.
• A genuine ambition to develop within technical and quality roles.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day quality assurance activities on site.
• Supporting and improving the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Carrying out internal audits and assisting with customer/third-party audits.
• Monitoring compliance with HACCP, BRCGS and customer standards.
• Working closely with production to maintain quality standards.
• Assisting with customer queries, technical documentation and supplier checks.

Job description

Overview

QA Lead / Food Technologist

We are looking to speak with recent food science graduates who are ready to take the next step in their careers. This role would suit someone who has completed an industrial placement or has 1-2 years of experience within a food manufacturing environment and is now looking to develop further.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day quality assurance activities on site


• Supporting and improving the Quality Management System (QMS)


• Carrying out internal audits and assisting with customer/third-party audits


• Monitoring compliance with HACCP, BRCGS and customer standards


• Working closely with production to maintain quality standards


• Assisting with customer queries, technical documentation and supplier checks

Qualifications

• A degree in Food Science or a related subject


• Industrial placement or early career experience in food manufacturing


• An understanding of HACCP, food safety and quality systems


• Strong communication skills and good attention to detail


• A genuine ambition to develop within technical and quality roles

Opportunity & Additional Information

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of key QA responsibilities while learning from experienced technical professionals. There is a clear pathway to progress and gain exposure across audits, compliance, supplier assurance and wider quality systems.

If you would like to find out more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

“Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship or relocation support for this role. Applicants must already hold full, unrestricted rights to work in the UK.”

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