Quality Technologist

drnewitt.vincere.io; Attleborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 on 4 off shifts

6am – 6pm hours

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Development within large food business

Job summary

Unknown organisation in Norfolk is recruiting for a Food Safety & Quality Technologist to join a busy site. You will work closely with Production to uphold food safety, quality and technical compliance across the operation.

You will monitor processes, participate in investigations, and support corrective actions while driving a culture of continuous improvement. This hands-on role offers development within a large food manufacturing business.

Qualifications

• Experience in food safety and technical standards within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP and quality systems.
• Strong problem-solving and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to work closely with Production and challenge standards.

Responsibilities

• Work with Production to maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Investigate non-conformances and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor and analyse process data to identify improvements.
• Support factory inspections and coach production on standards.
• Drive continuous improvement across Quality and Technical.
• Build cross-functional relationships across the site.

Skills

Quality experience

Technical experience

Problem-solving

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Education

HACCP Level 4

Food Safety / Food Technology qualification

Job description

Food Safety & Quality Technologist – Days

We are currently recruiting for a Food Safety & Quality Technologist to join a large, fast-paced food manufacturing site in Norfolk.

This is a hands-on, factory-based role working closely with Production to drive high standards across food safety, quality and technical compliance. You’ll play an important part in developing the site’s food safety culture, supporting technical standards and helping identify and resolve quality issues across production.

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with Production to maintain strong food safety and quality standards.
• Ensure GMP, allergen controls and quality procedures are consistently followed.
• Investigate non-conformances and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor and analyse process and quality data to identify areas for improvement.
• Support factory-based food safety and quality inspections.
• Coach and support production teams on technical standards and procedures.
• Help drive continuous improvement across Quality and Technical.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships across the site.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone with previous Quality or Technical experience within food manufacturing.

You should have:

• Experience working with food safety and technical standards.
• Good knowledge of GMP, HACCP and quality systems.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Confidence working closely with Production and challenging standards where required.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to record, interpret and analyse process data.

HACCP Level 4 and a Food Safety / Food Technology qualification would be advantageous but are not essential.

Package

• £35,000 salary
• 4 on 4 off days
• 6am – 6pm
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, pro rata
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunity to develop within a large, established food manufacturing business