Quality Systems Technologist

Alexander Steele continue to work with a leading food manufacturer that supply a range of delicious products to retailers and food service outlets across the UK. Due to growth the business is looking to appoint a Quality Systems Technologist to their team at their site in London.

On offer:

• Salary is £35,000 - £38,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Exciting career development opportunities

The role:

• Manage the internal audit system and assist with external audits.
• Manage the labelling and quality database systems across the site.
• Carry out traceability and mass balance exercises as required.
• Manage the site laboratory testing schedule and oversee testing activities.
• Conduct raw material and supplier approvals, monitoring, appraisals, and audits.
• Coordinate and perform raw material sampling and microbiological surveillance.
• Attend supplier and raw material meetings as needed.
• Establish, manage, and authorise specifications for ingredients, packaging, and finished products, utilising internal expertise where relevant.
• Conduct allergen risk assessments, validation, and verification, while maintaining relevant documentation.
• Review technical KPI trends in conjunction with the site quality manager and implement corrective action plans.

The candidate:

• Min 3 years' experience in a similar position within food manufacturing
• Excellent IT Skills and ability to use Microsoft applications
• Food Safety Level 3
• Good understanding of BRC standards
• Bachelor’s in food science and technology – Desirable
• Effective communication skill both verbal and written