Quality & Food Safety Technologist (f/m/x)

Mars; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University access

Company bonus

Industry competitive salary and benfe

Job summary

Mars Horsecare UK in Milton Keynes is seeking a Quality & Food Safety Technologist to safeguard product quality and safety across manufacturing operations. The role blends lab work, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

You will support quality systems, manage samples, conduct testing, and contribute to root-cause analysis and CAPA activities, while partnering with Operations and Customer Service to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Interest in Quality, Food Safety, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong attention to detail and systematic approach to work.
• Ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of quality and food safety systems
• Prepare and manage product samples for testing and analysis
• Conduct analytical testing and interpret results
• Coordinate and facilitate daily product panels
• Prepare reports and provide insights from quality and analytical data
• Support investigations into customer complaints and quality issues
• Participate in root cause analysis, CAPA activities, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with internal audits and corrective action follow-up
• Maintain quality documentation, procedures, and standards
• Partner closely with Operations, Customer Service, and other stakeholders across the business

Skills

Quality & Food Safety

Analytical testing

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/5 or above) or equivalent qualifications

Job description

Job Description:

Quality & Food Safety Technologist (f/m/x)

Milton Keynes, UK | Mars Horsecare UK

At Mars Horsecare, quality and food safety are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality & Food Safety Technologist to join our team and help ensure the highest standards across our products, processes, and manufacturing operations. This role combines laboratory work, hands-on quality activities, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Support the day-to-day operation of quality and food safety systems
• Prepare and manage product samples for testing and analysis
• Conduct analytical testing and interpret results
• Coordinate and facilitate daily product panels
• Prepare reports and provide insights from quality and analytical data
• Support investigations into customer complaints and quality issues
• Participate in root cause analysis, CAPA activities, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with internal audits and corrective action follow-up
• Maintain quality documentation, procedures, and standards
• Partner closely with Operations, Customer Service, and other stakeholders across the business

What are we looking for?

We're looking for someone who:

• Has an interest in Quality, Food Safety, and the technical aspects of manufacturing.
• Has an interest in the equine industry and is keen to learn more about our products and business.
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and a systematic approach to work.
• Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization and with external partners.
• Is comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• Is proactive, curious, and motivated to continuously learn and improve.
• Has GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/5 or above) or equivalent qualifications.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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