Overview
Food Technologist
Location: Dungannon
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
MCS Group is delighted to be working with a leading food manufacturing company in Co. Tyrone to recruit a Food Technologist to join their growing technical team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established Food Manufacturer supplying to major retailers across the UK and Ireland. Operating to the highest standards, the company is proud to hold top-level industry accreditations and place quality and food safety at the core of everything they do.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Technical Manager, the Food Technologist will be responsible for ensuring product safety, compliance, and innovation and supporting the technical manager in daily duties.
Key responsibilities include:
* Monitoring production processes, audits and quality control procedures.
* Ensuring compliance with food safety standards (HACCP, BRCGS, allergens, labelling).
* Training production staff on hygiene and SOPs.
* Maintaining supplier approval and traceability systems.
* Managing non-conformances, complaints and technical customer queries.
* Conducting sensory evaluations and assisting with NPD feedback.
* Preparing reports and KPI updates for senior management.
What You Need
The ideal candidate will have:
* A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline.
* At least 1 year's experience in a food technologist or QA role, ideally within ready meals or convenience food.
* Knowledge of HACCP, BRCGS and food safety legislation.
* Excellent communication, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
* Advanced HACCP and Food Safety Level 3 (or equivalent).
What You Will Receive
Competitive salary
* Free on-site parking
* Brilliant career development opportunities
* The opportunity to join a growing food manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality.
If you are a Food Technologist or QA professional seeking the next step in your career, this is an excellent opportunity to progress within a forward-thinking and respected food business.
To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Ben Picking, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group
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Skills:
* Quality
* Audit
* Technician
* Food
* Manufacturing
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