Job Title: Compliance Technologist County Armagh, Northern Ireland Description We are hiring for our client, a well-established and growing food manufacturing business, who are seeking a Compliance Technologist. to play a key role in maintaining food safety, quality, and compliance across the manufacturing process. The Compliance Technologist will be responsible for overseeing intake quality, supplier compliance, GMP standards, and QA team activity on the factory floor. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a QA professional looking to take the next step into a supervisory position within a supportive and structured technical environment. Top 3 Things to Know About this Job Progression Opportunity - Ideal step-up role within Quality & Technical Strong Compliance Focus - BRC, GMP, supplier approval, and process control Excellent Benefits Package - Including enhanced annual leave and pension The Role Manage intake processes, carrying out inspections to ensure goods meet specification Complete and manage EHO and Phyto certification applications Follow up with suppliers regarding non-conformances, missing documentation, and corrective actions Trend quality data and present KPIs to support continuous improvement Day-to-day supervision of student QA team, planning and allocating tasks to ensure daily GMP and food safety compliance Ensure compliance with BRC and customer standards across production Complete sign-off of process control documentation, including packaging checks, date codes, weights, and product quality Support Production with allergen control and carry out verification swabs to release lines Maintain supplier approval documentation and support new supplier onboarding Issue and manage Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCARs), including follow-up and trending Prepare for upcoming EUDR requirements by collecting and recording supplier verification and DDS codes Monitor Works Order Best Before reports and request extensions where required Support additional quality projects as directed by the management team The Person Essential: Strong understanding of food safety principles and Good Manufacturing Practices Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel High standard of written and verbal English Strong attention to detail with a reliable and proactive work ethic Flexible approach to meet business requirements Desirable: Degree (or equivalent) in a food, science, or technical discipline At least 1 year's experience in a similar QA or Technical role Level 2 Food Safety and Level 2 HACCP Internal Auditor training