Job Description
JARK Stevenage are looking for a Food Safety Systems Controller to join a team in a fast- paced chilled meat production environmentExecutive SummaryThe Food Safety Systems Controller supports the Technical Department by ensuring robust food safety, product quality, and compliance. The role requires strong independent working, effective teamwork, and consistent oversight of core food safety systems.Key ResponsibilitiesInternal audit management Maintain the audit schedule, track actions, and manage departmental records.Internal Hold Log control Record, monitor, and update all product holds.Shelf-life system oversight Ensure accurate data and product compliance.Positive Release management Approve only compliant products for dispatch.COC/COA verification Maintain and validate all certificates.Food Safety Fridays support Contribute to site-wide food safety culture improvements.Customer audit participation Support visits, audits, and traceability exercises.Cross-functional collaboration Work with other teams to drive continuous improvement.QualificationsA-level education or equivalent.Degree/diploma in a food-related subject or substantial industry experience.ExperienceExperience in food manufacturing or production.Background in a compliance-focused role.Comfortable working within structured, process-driven systems.Additional requirementsOwn transport preferred due to location and shift patternsFlexible and willing to learnAble to work independently and as part of a teamWhat the company offersCompetitive hourly rate depending on experienceFull training providedOpportunity to develop within a growing food businessSupportive team environmentCompany is leading supplier of high quality meat products to the UK food industry, with a strong focus on food safety, quality and operational excellenceSkills RequiredGood level of English (spoken and written)Maintain the audit schedule, track actions, and manage departmental records.Comfortable working in a chilled factory environmentStrong attention to detailPositive, reliable and proactive attitudeQualifications RequiredQualificationsA-level education or equivalent.Degree/diploma in a food-related subject or substantial industry experience.KeywordsQuality Assurance (QA) OperativePrevious QA or food factory experienceBasic understanding of food safety / HACCPTPBN1_UKTJ