Job Description

Salary

Competitive

Location

Hyde

This is a permanent

,

full time vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 GMT.

My job

Quality Technologist

Location:

Hyde

Shift Pattern:

3 week shift rotation


Provide technical support and advice ensure current technical standards, customer requirements for Food Safety, Legality, Integrity and Authenticity are maintained and enhanced where appropriate. To support all audits on site to ensure the auditor receives information in a timely and effective manner.

Responsibilities:

Safety & Food Quality

Promote a strong culture of food safety and quality across the site. Reduce hazards and incidents through root cause analysis and coaching. Track, report, and improve safety and food safety performance.

Technical Excellence

Ensure compliance with Food Safety & Quality Standards (FSQMS). Drive Food Safety & Quality Culture through engagement and collaboration. Act as key contact for production issues, non-conformities, and CAPA plans. Lead/support technical projects, audits, and corrective actions. Conduct investigations (e.g., microbial complaints) and share learnings. Support trials to meet food safety and quality criteria. Deliver training on core technical skills.

Team & Collaboration

Contribute to team goals and training plans. Model company values and ideal behaviours. Collaborate across functions and provide cover when needed.

OPEX & Continuous Improvement

Set, raise, and confirm standards for safety, quality, and operations. Use data and OPEX tools to identify root causes and guide decisions. Support operational improvements, validations, and new product launches.

Customer & Compliance

Ensure adherence to company and 3rd party standards via inspections and line walks. Investigate issues and drive shared learning across the business.

Essential Criteria:

Strong working knowledge of BRC and industry regulations Experience in Technical/ Quality within Food Manufacturing Environment Excellent written & verbal communication Ability to organise & prioritise workload Strong problem-solving skills. IT Skills - proficient use of Microsoft Office Ability to write reports & risk assessments Good attention to detail HACCP & Food Safety Level 3

Desirable Criteria:

Foundational knowledge Food Safety / Technology or another appropriate discipline Involvement in leading 3rd party audits

The company

Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.


Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.


Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.

What we'll bring to the table

Competitive Salary

Competitive Holiday Entitlement

Pension Contribution

Family Friendly Policies

Learning and Development Opportunities

Life Assurance

People matter

Our values

Determination

Simplicity

Availability

Humility

Discipline

Sincerity

Ownership