Quality Technologist - Food Manufacturing

b3 jobs Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food technology firm is seeking a Quality Technologist to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. You will support the Technical Manager, maintain a quality culture, and perform audits. Ideal candidates will have experience in food manufacturing and relevant educational qualifications. The position offers a salary of £27,000 - £28,500 per annum with additional benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or production environment.
• BRC/ISO internal auditing experience.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene and HACCP qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Technical Manager in driving compliance with food safety standards.
• Assist in maintaining a quality culture across staff.
• Perform internal audits and assist with system audits.

Skills

Quality assurance experience

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills (Excel, Word)

Education

Degree in food science, food technology, or related subject

Job description

Overview

Quality Technologist

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global, market-leading food business which supplies some of the world's leading companies in the retail, hospitality, and foodservice markets. The business is currently expanding and is committed to continually redefining its product offer and prides itself on developing and bringing innovative new products to market.

Responsibilities

• As a key part of the food technical team, you will provide support and assist the Technical Manager in driving compliance across the food production site to the required Food Safety, Legality, Quality, and product integrity standards.
• Assist in maintaining a “quality culture” and support staff to carry out their tasks competently and within the site quality framework.
• Take part in HACCP review meetings and complete quarterly CCP verification audits.
• Perform internal audits and assist in completing independent systems audits according to the agreed schedule.
• Coordinate laboratory testing for sampling products and review and analyse results to identify non-conformances.
• Support the wider operations teams with the adherence to, and maintenance of best practice standards in line with company, customer and BRC standards.
• Manage the hygiene staff and site hygiene protocols.
• Manage supplier approval records and customer complaints.
• Participate in completing product specifications both internally and Gold standard specifications.

About You

• Quality assurance or technical experience in a food manufacturing/food production environment
• Ideally educated to a degree level in food science, food technology, or another related subject.
• BRC/ISO internal auditing experience.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene and HACCP qualifications are preferred.
• A self-starter with an analytical and methodical approach to work.
• A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word.

More details

The Quality Technologist job (ref: 8955) is paying £27,000 - £28,500 per annum according to your experience.

The site is based in North Kent and is commutable from areas of both London and Essex.

The package includes 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme plus other company benefits.

The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm or 8.30am to 5.30pm.

Alternate job titles - Quality Systems Technologist | Quality Assurance Technologist | QA Auditor | Food Technologist | Technical Administrator | Food Safety Compliance Technologist | QA Technologist | QA Technician | Technical Information Officer