Quality Technologist

Huel; Tring; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Tring is on the lookout for a Quality Technologist to uphold product quality and consistency across its sites. You will manage testing schedules, support risk assessments, and maintain 3rd-party accreditations. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of relevant experience and knowledge of food safety regulations. This role offers a hybrid working model, excellent benefits including free Huel and a wellness area, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Hybrid working

30 days annual leave

Free Huel

Paid volunteering days

On-site gym

Private medical insurance

Electric car scheme

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role within a food manufacturing business required.
• Knowledge of accreditations like BRC, SQF, Kosher, Halal needed.
• Thorough understanding of food safety criteria and risk reduction is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the testing schedule for finished products across manufacturers.
• Support with raw material and sampling testing schedules.
• Review and develop KPI scoring for Technical monthly meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of food safety

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Understanding of food legislation

Job description

Quality Technologist

Our customers deserve the best, and we want every Huel product they enjoy to feel first-class. To make that happen, we’re hiring a Quality Technologist who can help keep our product quality and consistency spot on. You’ll be checking everything from raw materials to finished products across our global co-manufacturers and our Huel MK site. If you want to bring your experience to a passionate, fast‑moving brand and keep growing yourself, this is a great opportunity.

You’ll uphold high standards and drive continuous improvement, championing product reliability, reducing risk, and spotting issues early. Using strong relationships across the business, you’ll help deliver quick, effective solutions and won’t hesitate to speak up when you see a better way of doing things.

This role sits within the UK Technical Team, protecting our products and brand. You’ll split your time between our Tring HQ and our Milton Keynes manufacturing site, working closely with the wider Huel Technical Team and supporting our US and global Operations teams when needed.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Manage the testing schedule for finished products across co‑manufacturers and Huel Factory, taking appropriate action on finished goods – controlling food safety, allergens, heavy metals and any other risks to the business
• Review and support risk assessment on micro and allergen testing, working collaboratively with Head of Technical and Ingredients Technical Manager
• Support with raw material and sampling testing schedules
• Manage Huel’s 3rd‑party accreditations including KLBD Kosher, HFA Halal, Coeliac Society, Vegan Society, NSF and non‑GMO
• Review existing products for annual renewal and complete new product applications
• Manage co‑manufacturer and Huel accreditation audit schedules
• Lead onboarding for new accreditation bodies
• Support complex customer queries on regulations or compliance – e.g. allergens or label queries, utilising the existing experience and skill within the Technical team
• Host quarterly lab meetings with our external testing labs across the UK, EU and US – review performance and improvements
• Review and develop KPI scoring for Technical monthly meetings, including scoring analysis and presentation to the wider technical team
• Maintain the Technical finished product testing budget and manage POs
• Support with completing internal site audits
• Drive business improvement through identifying key initiatives
• Support a variety of technical projects and initiatives within R&C and the wider technical team

Qualifications & Experience

• 1‑2 years + of a similar role within a food manufacturing business – e.g. Technical Assistant, QC/QA, Artwork
• Knowledge and exposure to accreditations such as BRC, SQF (GFSI), Kosher, Halal, Organic, Non‑GMO & NSF
• Analytical and driven to get the job done with reliability
• Comfortable with a challenge culture – questioning ideas and ways of working within regulatory & compliance and the Technical team
• Thorough understanding of food safety criteria, risk reduction and need for challenge
• Strong understanding of food legislation and food manufacturing standards
• Experience with risk assessment, UK/EU and US allergens, heavy metals and microbiology
• Ability to build strong relationships, including negotiation and influence with suppliers and manufacturers where required

Benefits

We know that at times, our teams face demanding pressures, and exceptional effort deserves meaningful rewards. That’s why we’ve created a world‑class perks and benefits program designed to support our Hueligans in achieving their best, both professionally and personally, while celebrating the global impact they’re making.

• Hybrid working – Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in the office, remaining two days remote
• 30 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays
• Free Huel to keep you going
• 2 weeks a year to work remotely from anywhere
• Dog friendly workplace
• Paid volunteering days
• Free on‑site gym with free classes and a personal nutrition plan
• Free on‑site wellness area offering infrared saunas and an ice bath
• Free 1‑on‑1 therapy via Self‑Space
• Private medical and health insurance for you and loved ones, including free life insurance up to 4× your salary
• Electric car scheme with onsite charging
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced family leave
• Workplace nursery scheme
• Paid employee referral scheme
• Biannual events to celebrate success – e.g. Huelchella