Quality Technologist

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Technologist

Description

We are hiring for our client for a Quality Technologist to join their Technical team based in Enniskillen. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated quality professional to play a key role in maintaining the highest food safety and quality standards within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

The successful Quality Technologist will work closely with Production and Technical teams to champion food safety culture support audits manage supplier compliance and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This Quality Technologist position offers excellent career development within a well-established and growing business.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Monday to Friday onsite role with excellent work-life balance
2. Opportunity to work with a leading food manufacturing business and progress your technical career
3. Broad role covering food safety audits continuous improvement and supplier quality

The Role

• Champion and promote a positive food safety and quality culture across the site
• Ensure compliance with BRC standards customer requirements and internal quality systems
• Lead technical projects including hygiene validation allergen management and food safety initiatives
• Manage supplier relationships non-conformances and corrective actions
• Support customer regulatory and third-party audits ensuring audit readiness at all times
• Investigate quality issues and implement effective root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Deliver training sessions on HACCP allergen awareness and food safety procedures
• Analyse quality data and utilise continuous improvement tools to drive operational excellence
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to improve standards and customer satisfaction
• Assist in maintaining documentation and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements

The Person

• HACCP Level 3 and Food Safety Level 3 qualifications
• Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of BRC standards and food industry regulations
• Excellent communication organisational and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with great attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Desirable:

• Experience using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8-Step Problem Solving
• Experience supporting or leading third-party audits
• Qualification or background in Food Science Food Technology or a related discipline

The Reward

• Competitive salary package
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative Technical team
• Excellent long-term career progression and development opportunities
• Exposure to high-profile customer accounts and continuous improvement projects
• Work within a business committed to quality innovation and operational excellence