Compliance Technologist
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (flexibility required)
About the Role
We are recruiting a Compliance Technologist to support the Technical & Compliance function within a fresh produce packing and distribution environment. This is a hands-on, site-based role that works closely with operational teams to maintain and improve food safety, quality, health & safety, and environmental standards across the site.
You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with legal, customer, and certification requirements, including BRCGS, while helping to embed a strong food safety and compliance culture throughout the business.
Key Responsibilities
Quality & Food Safety
Support and maintain the Quality Management System in line with BRCGS, legal, and customer requirements
Carry out routine quality and compliance checks across intake, packing, storage, and dispatch
Support HACCP systems, including risk assessments, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Assist with internal audits, traceability exercises, mock recalls, and verification activities
Investigate non-conformances, customer complaints, and product quality issues
Support shelf-life testing, intake inspections, and ongoing quality monitoring
Ensure hygiene and food safety standards are consistently met across site operations
Audits & Compliance
Prepare and maintain documentation for internal, customer, and third-party audits
Support BRCGS audits, customer visits, and regulatory inspections
Maintain accurate compliance records, logs, and reports
Support equipment calibration, verification, and validation activities
About You
Experience or working knowledge of food safety and quality systems within food manufacturing or fresh produce
Practical understanding of HACCP principles and risk assessment
Awareness of BRCGS Food Safety Standard requirements
Good knowledge of food hygiene and GMP
Strong attention to detail and confidence managing technical documentation
Ability to work effectively with operational and production teams
Desirable
Internal Auditor qualification or audit experience
Experience supporting customer audits and managing corrective actions
Environmental or sustainability awareness
Experience within fresh produce or FMCG environments
Familiarity with customer technical portals and specification systems
Qualifications
HACCP Level 3 preferred (Level 2 minimum with willingness to progress)
Food Safety Level 3 preferred (Level 2 minimum)
Internal Auditor training desirable
Health & Safety qualification (IOSH or similar desirable)
Environmental awareness training desirable
For further information, please contact Luan Harrison at MorePeople on 01780 480530
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