Quality Technologist, Quality Technologist

Pilgrim's Europe; Hyde; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a Quality Technologist to champion food safety, quality and compliance at our Hyde site. You'll work closely with production teams to ensure products meet high standards while driving continuous improvement across the operation.

The role requires HACCP and food safety expertise, knowledge of BRC standards, and strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills. A proactive, detail-oriented approach is essential.

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

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Problem-solving

Root cause analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Formation

HACCP and Food Safety Level 3 qualification

Food Science / Food Technology qualification

Outils

Microsoft Office

Technical reporting systems

Description du poste

Quality Technologist

Location: Hyde

Shift: 3 week shift rotation days/earlies and lates

We're looking for a Quality Technologist to join our team and help champion food safety, quality, and compliance across a fast-paced food manufacturing site.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Quality Technologist, you'll be at the heart of our operation, working closely with production teams to ensure products meet the highest standards while supporting a culture of continuous improvement.

You'll

• 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

What We're Looking For

• 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

Why Join Us?

At Pilgrim's Europe, quality is at the centre of everything we do. You'll join a supportive team where your ideas are valued, your development is encouraged, and your work has a direct impact on product quality, food safety, and customer satisfaction.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their technical career within a leading food manufacturing business while gaining exposure to customers, suppliers, audits, and continuous improvement projects.