Quality Specialist

Arla Foods Plc; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Scotland seeks an experienced professional to join their Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety (QEHS) team. The role involves leading initiatives, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and championing continuous improvement projects. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in the FMCG sector, excellent relationship-building skills, and appropriate HACCP qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary and a chance to work in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a technical specialist or manager role in FMCG.
• Lead Auditor training preferred.
• HACCP Level 3 minimum, Level 4 preferred.
• Proficient IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK business initiatives to drive success.
• Identify and implement strategic improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality systems.
• Champion continuous improvement projects.
• Promote a strong quality culture.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Lean methodologies

Auditing

Education

Degree in food-related discipline

Job description

Looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced manufacturing company? Due to an internal secondment we are currently seeking an experienced and talented individual to join our Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety (QEHS) team as a key member.

Our Lockerbie site is currently undergoing a £90m Center for Excellence UHT investment project so there has never been a better time to join the team!

How will you make an impact?

• Lead site and UK business initiatives to drive organizational success.
• Identify improvement opportunities through GAP analyses and implement strategic solutions.
• Ensure compliance with Arla Foods’ Food Safety, Quality, and QEHS systems, including audits and certifications.
• Champion continuous improvement projects using Lean methodologies.
• Promote a strong quality culture, ensuring alignment with standards, policies, and customer expectations.
• Own compliance for all Customer Codes of Practices. Facilitate and Lead on Audits, driving our food safety culture at site.

What will you need to succeed?

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical specialist or manager role within the FMCG industry.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, capable of establishing genuine and productive connections.
• Lead Auditor training would be preferred
• HACCP level 3 as a minimum is essential, but HACCP Level 4 would be preferred
• Ideally, a degree or equivalent qualification within a food-related discipline.
• Demonstrated professional integrity and a passion for excellence.
• Proficiency in IT skills.

In return you can expect a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to work with a market leading company. You will work on site at Lockerbie as part of a close knit and technically specialised team

Please apply using the link or reach out to Rachel McDaid, Senior Talent Partner. The closing date for this position is 15th September 2025.

About Arla Foods

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.

Arla Foods is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.