QA Technician - Food

Park Recruit; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing food business in Cookstown is looking for a Food Technologist to ensure high standards of food safety and quality. Responsibilities include monitoring production processes, conducting audits, and maintaining compliance with food regulations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Science, HACCP training, and experience in a similar role. Competitive salary offered, along with benefits like 28 days holiday and free on-site parking.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days holiday

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in a Food Technologist or QA role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, BRCGS).

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all products meet food safety and quality standards.
• Monitoring production processes for consistency.
• Carrying out site audits and training staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Food Science or related field

Advanced HACCP and Food Safety Level 3

Job description

Why You’ll Love This Role:

Reporting to the Technical Manager, you’ll be the go-to expert for ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. From auditing production lines to supporting new product development, your work will directly impact the meals families enjoy every day. No two days will be the same—you’ll work closely with production, technical, and customer teams to deliver food you can truly be proud of.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Ensuring all products meet food safety, hygiene, and regulatory requirements (HACCP, allergens, labelling, etc.)
• Monitoring production processes to guarantee consistency and top-quality standards
• Carrying out site audits and training production staff on SOPs and hygiene practices
• Overseeing supplier approvals, ingredient traceability, and non-conformance investigations
• Keeping up-to-date with food regulations and ensuring packaging meets compliance standards
• Supporting customers with technical queries and product-related concerns
• Preparing weekly reports on key quality KPIs for senior management

Requirements:

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field
• Advanced HACCP and Food Safety Level 3 (or equivalent)
• 1+ years’ experience in a Food Technologist or QA role (ready meals/cook-chill experience a bonus)
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, BRCGS)
• A sharp eye for detail and excellent problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator who thrives in cross-functional teamwork

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive salary (£28–31k DOE)
• 28 days holiday (full-time)
• Free on-site parking
• A chance to be part of a passionate, growing food business

If you’re ambitious, detail-driven, and ready to make a real impact in food quality and safety—this could be the perfect next step in your career.