QMS Technologist

Our Vacancies; Spalding; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Greencore is recruiting a QMS Technologist (Technical Data Analyst) for a 12 month FTC at the Spalding site. You will support complaints and microbiological systems, and deliver required information and reports. You will drive compliance, oversee corrective actions, and enhance FSQMS documentation.

You should be degree educated with IT and data analysis capability, proficient in Excel and SPC techniques, and able to communicate clearly with teams and external auditors.

Qualifications

• Degree educated with capability in Information Technology and databases; data analysis techniques.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Advanced Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint literacy; quick learner of new systems.
• Knowledge of statistical process control techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in chilled food manufacturing would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform compliance gap analyses of codes of practice vs site procedures and implement corrective actions.
• Manage site corrective and preventative action systems and ensure timely closure of actions; address root causes.
• Develop and maintain FSQMS content to be accurate, secure, and easily navigable.
• Oversee document control to ensure FSQMS compliance and proper authorisation of amendments.
• Facilitate internal audits and support external audits with data presentations.
• Lead system improvement projects aligned with department strategy and objectives.
• Provide cover and support for other Technical Services functions.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Statistical process control

Food manufacturing

Education

Degree level

Job description

Why Greencore?

Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.

As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we’re proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.

Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.

Here at Spalding, we have a team of around 540 colleagues. We produce coleslaw, potato salad, salad bar bulk products (2kg), pasta salads and couscous/grains for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Morrisons, Co-op, Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury’s, Nando’s and Pizza Hut. Our Spalding site has a restaurant with hot food available to all our colleagues.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a QMS Technologist (known internally asTechnical Data Analyst) -12 month FTC, you will support the delivery of the site complaints and microbiological systems and deliver the required information and reports in relation to them.

• Perform a scheduled programme of compliance gap analysis of customer and industry codes of practice vs site procedures to identify compliance and implement corrective action plans where nonconformity is identified.

• Day to day management of the site corrective and preventative action systems to ensure corrective actions are completed to agreed timescales, address the root cause and deliver sustainable results.

• Develop the Food Safety & Quality Management System (FSQMS) to be accurate, secure and efficient to administer. Ensure that content is current and logically structured to facilitate quick access to key documentation.
• Oversee the administration of the document control system to ensure full implementation of the FSQMS. Operate systems to record changes and ensure appropriate authorisation of amendments. Ensure that document updates continue to deliver compliance with customer and industry requirements.
• Facilitate the completion of a scheduled internal audit programme. Ensure that the programme drives continuous improvement against all areas of the FSQMS with documented audits and agreed corrective action plans.
• Participation within internal, group and third party audits including the professional presentation of data.
• Completion of system improvement projects in line with department strategy and objectives.
• Support other Technical Services functions and provide cover as required.

What we’re looking for

We’re proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality.

• Ideally educated to degree level with a capability in Information Technology and specialist knowledge of databases and data analysis techniques and competent with large and complex data sets
• Is an experienced problem solver with proficient decision-making skills
• Experienced with an advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and ability to learn new systems quickly
• Knowledge and experience of statistical process control techniques
• Demonstrates high-level written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in chilled food manufacturing would be an advantage but is not essential

If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary and job-related benefits
• Holidays
• Competitive matched pension contributions
• Life insurance up to 4x salary
• Company share save scheme
• Greencore Qualifications
• Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
• Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
• Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies

Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.