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.
Quality Technologist employer: Pilgrims Europe
At Pilgrim's Europe, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a collaborative and supportive work culture that prioritises food safety and quality excellence. Our team in Attleborough benefits from continuous professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and a commitment to innovation in food safety practices, making it a rewarding place to grow your career.
