Quality & Compliance Manager – Gluten Free
Location:
Edinburgh, Bonnyrigg
Reports to
: Technical Manager
Direct Reports
: Quality Assistants, Consumer Services Administrator
Nairn's has been baking with pride and purpose since 1896. From their famous oatcakes to their award-winning gluten-free range, they are passionate about creating simple, wholesome food that people love and trust.
Nairn's are now looking for a
hands-on Quality & Compliance Manager
to lead food safety and quality at the Gluten Free bakery. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who can
hit the ground running, uphold high factory standards, and drive a culture of quality across the site.
What you'll do:
* Manage and improve
Quality Management Systems, HACCP, and food safety processes
.
* Be visible on the factory floor
to ensuring standards, GMP, and hygiene are consistently maintained.
* Lead
BRCGS, retailer, and regulatory audits
.
* Investigate non-conformances and customer complaints, ensuring effective corrective actions.
* Supervise and develop a
small quality team
, fostering high performance.
What we're looking for:
* Strong track record in
Quality Management within food manufacturing
.
* Proven experience with
QMS, HACCP (Level 3+), BRCGS standards
, and retailer audit requirements.
* Skilled in
leading and motivating small teams.
* Organised,
detail-focused,
and confident in a fast-paced environment.
* Bakery or gluten-free experience a bonus, but not essential.
* Qualification (minimum HND) in
Food Technology
or relevant discipline,
HACCP Qualification
(Level 3) and Internal Auditors Qualification.
What's on offer:
* A key role in a growing, values-led food brand.
* Competitive salary & benefits -
£50,000
* The chance to make an immediate impact and shape quality at the heart of the factory.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-moving food manufacturing environment and wants to make a real impact on the products, people and processes of one of Scotland's most iconic food brands.
If you're a quality professional who's proactive, hands on and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.