Food Safety & Compliance Officer – Meat Industry
Location: South West London
Salary:c£42K
Are you an experienced food safety professional with a passion for meat, labelling, and compliance? If so, this is a hands-on, senior technical role offering full ownership of food safety and compliance in a growing, quality-focused business.
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading meat importer, wholesaler, and direct-to-consumer business. They are seeking an experienced Food Safety & Compliance Officer to take ownership of food safety, labelling, and quality systems across their operations, including meat cutting, cold storage, warehouse, and distribution.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and enforce food safety policies and HACCP systems across all operations
* Maintain and manage the Quality Management System (QMS)
* Ensure product labelling compliance (allergens, legal naming, specifications)
* Conduct audits, hygiene inspections, and traceability exercises
* Manage supplier and customer compliance requirements
Essential Experience:
* Proven experience in the meat industry
* Strong expertise in labelling compliance and QMS management
* HACCP Level 3 and Food Safety Level 3
* Experience with audits, microbiological testing, and traceability systems
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to influence operational teams