Quality Assurance Manager

Pure Resourcing Solutions; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for professional growth

Supportive working environment

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing firm in the UK is seeking a Safety Manager to join their team. This full-time position involves conducting microbiological analyses, investigating food safety issues, and maintaining compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Microbiology or Food Science and experience in a similar environment. This role offers competitive compensation and ample opportunity for professional growth in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of food hygiene principles.
• Experience in a food manufacturing or laboratory environment.
• Confident communicator, capable of working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct microbiological analysis of materials and products.
• Investigate food safety issues and support corrective actions.
• Maintain laboratory procedures and compliance with standards.
• Support HACCP reviews, audits, and validations.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Food microbiology knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Education

Degree in Microbiology, Food Science, or related discipline

HACCP Level 3

Food Hygiene Level 3

Job description

We are supporting a leading food manufacturing business in their search for a Safety Manager to join their technical team. This is a full-time, permanent position offering the opportunity to work within a fast-paced production environment, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, and compliance.

Core responsibilities

• Conducting microbiological analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished products
• Investigating and monitoring food safety issues, supporting corrective and preventive actions
• Maintaining and improving laboratory procedures, ensuring compliance with BRCGS and retailer standards
• Supporting HACCP reviews, risk assessments, and validation activities
• Participating in internal audits and assisting with external audit preparation
• Maintaining accurate laboratory records, ensuring traceability and due diligence compliance
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives in hygiene, food safety culture, and process control
• Collaborating with operations, NPD, and quality teams to resolve technical issues and support site projects

About you

• Degree in Microbiology, Food Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of food microbiology and hygiene principles
• Experience working in a food manufacturing or laboratory environment
• HACCP Level 3 and Food Hygiene Level 3 (or willingness to achieve)
• Working knowledge of GFSI standards and UK retailer Codes of Practice
• Confident communicator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively under pressure

Why join

• Opportunity to work with a well-established food manufacturer producing market-leading products
• Varied and hands-on technical role with excellent scope for professional growth
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive, team-oriented working environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a Safety Manager looking to make a tangible impact within a leading food manufacturing business. Full job description available on request. Apply today for immediate consideration!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Science

Industries

• Beverage Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Fruit and Vegetable Preserves Manufacturing