Technologist

Cardiff Met; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer

Armed Forces Covenant

Flexible working arrangements

Family friendly policies

Library and digital services access

Job summary

Cardiff Met is seeking two technically experienced professionals to support the ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre in Wales. The roles involve sharing knowledge, improving food safety and quality practices, and driving continuous improvement across the food and drink sector.

You will collaborate with businesses, industry partners and the ZERO2FIVE Technical Team to build technical capability and support growth for Wales’ food industry.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a technical, quality or NPD role within the food and drink manufacturing sector.
• Experience across at least two product categories.
• Strong understanding of food legislation, quality management systems and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical approach with ability to prepare reports and audits.

Responsibilities

• Introducing best practice in food safety and quality through technical assistance and knowledge transfer.
• Identifying opportunities for improvement through gap analysis and internal audits.
• Providing guidance on technical compliance, food safety requirements and third-party accreditation (BRCGS, SALSA).
• Supporting development, validation and launch of new food products and processes in line with legislation and quality standards.
• Managing and mentoring Work Placements to achieve technical objectives and outputs.
• Representing ZERO2FIVE at events and supporting business development and CPD initiatives.

Job description

To support the delivery of technical support to the food and drink manufacturing sector in Wales, we’re looking for two technical professionals to join the ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre. In this role, you’ll work with food and drink manufacturers and wider industry stakeholders to share knowledge, improve food safety and quality practices, and support continuous improvement across the sector.

You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with businesses, industry partners and the ZERO2FIVE Technical Team, helping organisations develop technical capability while contributing to the growth and success of the food and drink industry in Wales.

You’ll play a key role in:

• Introducing best practice in food safety and quality through technical assistance and knowledge transfer.
• Identifying opportunities for improvement through gap analysis and internal audits.
• Providing guidance on technical compliance, food safety requirements and third-party accreditation, including BRCGS and SALSA.
• Supporting the development, validation and launch of new food products and processes in line with legislation and quality standards.
• Managing and mentoring Work Placements to achieve agreed technical objectives and programme outputs.
• Representing ZERO2FIVE at events, conferences and exhibitions while supporting business development, training and continuous professional development initiatives.

What you’ll bring

You’ll bring substantial experience in a technical, quality or NPD role within the food and drink manufacturing sector, across at least two product categories, together with a strong understanding of food legislation, quality management systems and regulatory compliance. You’ll be comfortable working collaboratively with businesses and stakeholders, helping to identify opportunities for improvement and implement effective solutions.

Your communication skills will enable you to build effective relationships with partners at all levels, while your analytical approach will support the preparation of reports, audits and technical assessments. You’ll be organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.

Additionally, you:

• Hold a degree in a relevant science discipline (e.g. Food Science or Food Technology), together with Level 3 HACCP and Level 3 Food Safety in Manufacturing qualifications, or equivalent food manufacturing experience.
• Have experience supporting or leading third-party audit preparation and compliance activities.
• Demonstrate experience of data analysis and report writing within the food sector.
• Bring excellent interpersonal skills, a collaborative approach to problem solving, and a commitment to teamworking, confidentiality and continuous professional development.
• Be willing to travel regularly and attend events nationally and internationally.

We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you’ll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.

We offer excellent benefits such as:

• Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.
• Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
• Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
• Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
• Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

All applications must be submitted online.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.

The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.

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