Food Safety Technologist; Maternity Cover

Fixed Term

23-10-2026

26-11-2026

Unit 1 Milltown Industrial Estate, Greenan Rd, Warrenpoint

Co. Down

BT34 3FN

United Kingdom

+2 years experience

The Role:

The Food Safety Technologist supports the technical team in ensuring that DELI LITES products, processes and manufacturing standards consistently meet food safety, quality, legality and customer requirements. This is a practical, factory-facing role working closely with Production, Hygiene, NPD and other departments to maintain standards, investigate issues and drive continuous improvement.

Your Duties

• Monitor food safety, quality, hygiene and GMP standards across the site.
• Complete factory inspections, hygiene checks, audits and compliance reviews.
• Support HACCP, allergen controls and environmental and microbiological monitoring.
• Investigate non-conformances and customer complaints, identify root causes and follow corrective actions through to completion.
• Support internal, customer, regulatory and certification audits.
• Review records and maintain accurate technical documents, procedures and specifications.
• Assist with traceability, mass-balance, product-recall and supplier compliance activities.
• Work with Production, Hygiene, NPD and other teams to resolve issues and improve standards.
• Provide practical food safety guidance, coaching and training to colleagues.
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in a food manufacturing/FMCG Technical, Quality or Food Safety role.
• Degree, HND or equivalent in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Safety, Microbiology or a related discipline.
• Good working knowledge of HACCP, food safety, hygiene and GMP requirements.
• Practical experience of working confidently in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting audits, non-conformance investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Able to communicate clearly and work constructively with Production, Hygiene, NPD and other teams.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and comfortable maintaining accurate technical records.
• Strong attention to detail, record keeping, prioritisation and follow-through.
• Experience in chilled, bakery, ready-to-eat or similar FMCG food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of BRCGS requirements and internal auditing.
• Experience in allergen management, environmental monitoring, microbiology, traceability and food labelling.
• Formal training or certification in HACCP, internal auditing, food safety or a related discipline.
• Experience working within a BRCGS-certified food manufacturing site.
• Experience supporting customer, regulatory or third-party audits.
• Working knowledge of allergen management, food labelling and supplier approval processes.
• Experience with environmental and microbiological monitoring programmes.
• Experience completing traceability, mass-balance or product-recall exercises.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a practical approach to root-cause analysis.
• Clear communication and the confidence to challenge, escal…
• Well organised, able to prioritise effectively and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborative team player who builds effective working relationships across departments.
• Proactive, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement.

What We Offer:

• 28 days annual leave, including public and statutory holidays
• Additional annual leave entitlement:

• Extra day after 5 years’ service
• A further 1 additional day for each subsequent year of service

• Capped at 33 days total annual leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted, award-winning company products including sandwiches, salads, wraps, and traybakes
• Free…