Technical Lead Compliance

LGBT Jobs; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

25 days’ holiday per year

Employee discount scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Sharesave Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Premier Foods is seeking a Technical Lead Compliance in Ashford, Kent. The role focuses on leading HACCP and allergen management while maintaining the Quality Management System and meeting BRCGS standards.

Key duties include audits, CAPA, and ensuring audit readiness across cross-functional teams. You will drive quality improvements and support third-party assessments, with a Monday–Friday 09:00–17:00 schedule and flexibility.

Qualifications

• HACCP & Food Safety Level 3 required.
• Internal auditing experience preferred.
• Experience with SAP/MES and pest control or lab awareness.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead HACCP and allergen management, including reviews, risk assessments, and control validation.
• Maintain the QMS and document control systems, ensuring updates are communicated site-wide.
• Support BRCGS, retailer, and customer standards, including gap analysis and due diligence questionnaires.
• Lead internal GMP and QMS audits and drive CAPA actions.
• Support third-party, mock recall, and traceability audits.
• Promote a strong quality culture, working closely with production, logistics, and engineering teams.
• Support QA inductions, investigations, non-conformances, and quality improvement projects.

Skills

HACCP Level 3

Internal auditing

Excellent communication

Detail oriented

Proactive attitude

Education

Level 4 Food Safety/HACCP or auditing qualification

Tools

SAP/MES

Pest control

Laboratory awareness

Job description

Pay: Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum dependant on experience

Highlighted points for this job

Technical Lead Compliance role in Ashford, Kent

Salary up to £40,000 per annum

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09.00-17.00 with flexibility

Key responsibilities include leading HACCP and allergen management

Essential qualifications include HACCP & Food Safety Level 3

Company offers support and training, pension scheme, and various benefits

Job Title: Technical Lead Compliance

Location: Ashford, Kent

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 09.00-17.00 with flexibility

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum dependant on experience

As our next Technical Lead, you will play a key role in supporting the Technical Team to ensure full compliance with Food Safety, Quality, and Legal requirements. This includes maintaining the Quality Management System and meeting the standards of BRCGS, our customers, and Premier Foods Technical Standards.

You will be responsible for planning and completing internal GMP and QMS audits, and for leading the associated Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes. In addition, you will lead HACCP and allergen review activities, working closely with cross‑functional site teams to ensure the business remains fully audit‑ready at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead HACCP and allergen management, including reviews, risk assessments, and control validation
• Maintain the QMS and document control systems, ensuring updates are communicated site‑wide
• Support BRCGS, retailer, and customer standards, including gap analysis and due diligence questionnaires
• Lead internal GMP and QMS audits and drive CAPA actions
• Support third‑party, mock recall, and traceability audits
• Promote a strong quality culture, working closely with production, logistics, and engineering teams
• Support QA inductions, investigations, non‑conformances, and quality improvement projects

What We’re Looking For

• Strong working knowledge of BRCGS and retailer standards
• HACCP & Food Safety Level 3 (minimum)
• Internal auditing experience
• Excellent communication, reporting, and attention to detail
• Proactive, action‑driven, and passionate about food safety and quality
• Level 4 Food Safety/HACCP or auditing qualification
• Experience with SAP/MES, pest control, or lab awareness

What we can offer you:

• Support and training to build a successful career
• Contributory company pension scheme with Life assurance
• 25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays
• A range of benefits including an employee discount scheme, colleague shop and onsite subsidised canteen
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Sharesave Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and occupational health support

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.

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