Technical Lead - Food Safety & Compliance (Flexible Hours)

Premier Foods; Ashford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with life assurance

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Employee discount scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Sharesave Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Occupational health support

Job summary

Premier Foods seeks a Technical Lead to support the Technical Team in ensuring Food Safety, Quality and Legal compliance across the site. You will manage QMS, audit readiness, CAPA, HACCP and allergen controls, working with cross-functional teams.

You will drive internal GMP/QMS audits, supplier and customer standards alignment, and maintain documentation. A background in BRCGS, SAP/MES, and strong communication is essential; the role offers a collaborative culture and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

BRCGS standards

HACCP Level 3

Internal audits

Communication and reporting

Food Safety auditing qualification

SAP/MES experience

Education

Level 4 Food Safety/HACCP or auditing qualification

Tools

SAP/MES

Job description

Premier Foods seeks a Technical Lead to support the Technical Team in ensuring Food Safety, Quality and Legal compliance across the site. You will manage QMS, audit readiness, CAPA, HACCP and allergen controls, working with cross-functional teams.

You will drive internal GMP/QMS audits, supplier and customer standards alignment, and maintain documentation. A background in BRCGS, SAP/MES, and strong communication is essential; the role offers a collaborative culture and ongoing training.