Quality Technologist

Pilgrims Europe; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company is seeking a Quality Technologist to join its Enniskillen team. The role focuses on ensuring food safety and quality standards, leading technical projects, and managing supplier relationships. Candidates must possess HACCP & Food Safety Level 3 and have experience in food manufacturing. This is an onsite position, with a Monday to Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• HACCP & Food Safety Level 3.
• Experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of BRC & industry standards.
• Excellent communication & organisation skills.
• Problem-solving skills & attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Champion food safety and quality culture.
• Ensure compliance with BRC and customer standards.
• Lead technical projects (hygiene, allergen validations).
• Manage supplier relationships and non-conformances.
• Support audits and investigations.
• Deliver training on HACCP and allergen awareness.
• Use data and OPEX tools to drive improvements.

Skills

HACCP & Food Safety Level 3

Experience in food manufacturing

Strong knowledge of BRC & industry standards

Excellent communication & organisation

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Quality Technologist - Enniskillen (Onsite, Mon-Fri)

We're hiring a Quality Technologist to join our Enniskillen team! This onsite role supports production by ensuring top-tier food safety, quality standards, and customer satisfaction.

What You'll Do

• Champion food safety and quality culture
• Ensure compliance with BRC and customer standards
• Lead technical projects (e.g. hygiene, allergen validations)
• Manage supplier relationships and non-conformances
• Support audits and investigations
• Deliver training on HACCP, allergen awareness, etc.
• Use data and OPEX tools to drive improvements

What You'll Bring

Essential:

• HACCP & Food Safety Level 3
• Experience in food manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of BRC & industry standards
• Excellent communication & organisation
• Problem-solving skills & attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Desirable:

• 8-step problem solving experience
• Experience leading third-party audits
• Background in Food Safety/Technology

The company

Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.

Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.

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