Contract: 9-12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday | Site-based | 9am to 5.30pm
This established food manufacturing business, supplying high-quality products into the UK retail market, is looking to appoint a Quality Manager on a fixed-term basis.
Operating to high technical standards, the site has recently achieved BRC AA (2026), reflecting its commitment to food safety, compliance and continuous improvement. This role has been created to build on that success, strengthening food safety systems, refining working practices and supporting the site as it continues to evolve in line with retailer expectations.
Working closely with operational teams, you will play a key role in reviewing current standards, conducting gap analysis and implementing improvements to ensure the site continues to meet the highest technical and retailer requirements.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role where your expertise will directly influence factory standards, support operational teams and strengthen the overall food safety culture.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Conduct gap analysis against retailer standards and identify improvement opportunities
* Update site procedures, working practices and technical standards where required
* Support the site in strengthening food safety and quality systems
* Lead internal audits including GMP, allergen, process and system audits
* Ensure HACCP, food defence and prerequisite programmes are maintained and followed
* Conduct food safety risk assessments and support improvement plans across the factory
* Lead investigations into non-conformances and support corrective and preventative actions
* Ensure compliance through internal auditing and risk-based assessments
* Provide technical guidance to production teams on food safety and quality standards
* Deputise for the Quality Manager when required and support audit readiness across the site
What’s In It for You
* A 9 to 12 month project role with real influence over site standards and food safety systems
* The opportunity to lead meaningful improvements within a major food manufacturing operation
* Exposure to major UK retailer standards and compliance frameworks
* A collaborative environment where food safety and quality remain central to operational success
Your Background
* Strong experience within Quality or Technical roles in UK food manufacturing
* Food Safety Level 4 and HACCP Level 3 qualification
* Experience managing internal audits and maintaining site compliance
* Comfortable working in environments where positive product release is a key control
* Experience conducting food safety risk assessments and supporting improvement plans
* Strong understanding of retailer food manufacturing standards
* Confident working closely with production teams and influencing standards on the factory floor
Join a Business That Invests in You
This is an opportunity to play a key part in strengthening site standards, improving systems and supporting a business that is committed to maintaining the highest levels of food safety and compliance.
If you are a hands-on quality professional who enjoys driving improvements and working closely with operational teams, we would love to hear from you.