Quality Technologist

Finnebrogue; Downpatrick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Electric charging points

Canteen - subsidised meals

5 free food products per week

Insula Wellbeing on-site counsellors

Gym membership

Birthday paid holiday

Job summary

Finnebrogue, a leading UK-based food producer within the Sofina Foods Group, operates four facilities in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland. We supply major supermarkets with own-label bacon, sausages, burgers and vegetarian products, including Naked range made without nitrites.

The Quality Technologist supports the technical team by maintaining product quality, food safety and customer standards across the site.

Qualifications

• The Quality Technologist supports the technical team in maintaining and improving product quality, food safety and customer standards across the site.
• The role involves monitoring product performance, investigating quality issues, supporting audits and working closely with production teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure products consistently meet customers, legal and company requirements.

Job description

Be part of something big
Finnebrogue is a leading UK-based food producer within the global Sofina Foods Group. We look at what is wrong with food to figure out how to make it the best it can be. Operating from four facilities in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, Finnebrogue supplies major supermarkets with own-label bacon, sausages, burgers, and vegetarian products, as well as its pioneering Naked range made without nitrites.

Be part of something big
Finnebrogue is a leading UK-based food producer within the global Sofina Foods Group. We look at what is wrong with food to figure out how to make it the best it can be. Operating from four facilities in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, Finnebrogue supplies major supermarkets with own-label bacon, sausages, burgers, and vegetarian products, as well as its pioneering Naked range made without nitrites.
We have been recognised as the UK's Employer of the Year by Grocer Gold and the Best Place to Work in Northern Ireland by the Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards. Our robust People Strategy offers career pathways and development opportunities for all employees, emphasising talent growth and wellbeing with generous benefits for all. We are proud to be the first food producer in the UK and Ireland to achieve the Diversity Mark accreditation and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.
Globally, Sofina Foods and its wholly owned subsidiaries operate more than 40 sites and have over 14,000 employees in Canada, UK, Island of Ireland, Germany and France.
What It Takes
The Quality Technologist supports the technical team in maintaining and improving product quality, food safety and customer standards across the site. The role involves monitoring product performance, investigating quality issues, supporting audits and working closely with production teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure products consistently meet customers, legal and company requirements.
Benefits
At Finnebrogue, we offer more than just a job - we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support and reward our employees. Working in one of our state-of-the-art facilities, you'll enjoy free onsite parking and access to electric charging points and access a restaurant-standard canteen with all meals subsidised, including free breakfast options.
You'll enjoy access to our award-winning Food Shack, where you can receive up to 5 free food products per week. You'll also have confidential support through Insula Wellbeing, our on-site counsellors.
We offer a full calendar of wellbeing, social, and sports events, helping you stay balanced and connected. As you settle into the business, your benefits will continue to grow, with the Perks Discount card, gym membership, cashback healthcare plan, cycle-to-work scheme, electric car scheme, and even your birthday as a paid holiday.