Quality Technologist: Food Safety & Compliance Champion

Pilgrim'S Europe; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a Quality Technologist to champion food safety, quality, and compliance on a Hyde-based site. You will work with production to ensure products meet high standards and support continuous improvement.

You will drive audits, investigate quality issues, and lead root cause analyses while coordinating supplier and internal processes to sustain product quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality or Technical role within food manufacturing.
• Good knowledge of BRC standards and food industry regulations.
• HACCP and Food Safety Level 3 qualification.
• Food Science, Food Technology, or a related qualification.
• Experience supporting customer or third-party audits.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills; Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and technical reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive food safety and quality standards across the factory.
• Support customer, BRC, and third-party audits.
• Investigate quality issues and lead root cause analysis activities.
• Manage supplier complaints and non-conformances.
• Lead validation projects including hygiene, allergen, and product claim verification.
• Conduct factory inspections, line walks, and compliance checks.
• Coordinate mock recalls and traceability exercises.
• Support key suppliers, including pest control and chemical providers.
• Promote a positive food safety and quality culture across site.
• Help deliver our "Go for Zero" safety agenda.

Skills

Quality experience

Audits support

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Food Science/Technology qualification

HACCP Level 3

Food safety training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Reporting systems

Job description

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a Quality Technologist to champion food safety, quality, and compliance on a Hyde-based site. You will work with production to ensure products meet high standards and support continuous improvement.

You will drive audits, investigate quality issues, and lead root cause analyses while coordinating supplier and internal processes to sustain product quality and regulatory compliance.