Technical Lead Compliance

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Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 09.00-17.00 with flexibility Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum dependant on experience As our next Technical Lead, you will play a key role in supporting the Technical Team to ensure full compliance with Food Safety, Quality, and Legal requirements. This includes maintaining the Quality Management System and meeting the standards of BRCGS, our customers, and Premier Foods Technical Standards. You will be responsible for planning and completing internal GMP and QMS audits, and for leading the associated Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes. In addition, you will lead HACCP and allergen review activities, working closely with cross‑functional site teams to ensure the business remains fully audit‑ready at all times. Key Responsibilities
Own and lead HACCP and allergen management, including reviews, risk assessments, and control validation Maintain the QMS and document control systems, ensuring updates are communicated site‑wide Support BRCGS, retailer, and customer standards, including gap analysis and due diligence questionnaires Lead internal GMP and QMS audits and drive CAPA actions Support third‑party, mock recall, and traceability audits Promote a strong quality culture, working closely with production, logistics, and engineering teams Support QA inductions, investigations, non‑conformances, and quality improvement projects
What We’re Looking For
Strong working knowledge of BRCGS and retailer standards HACCP & Food Safety Level 3 (minimum) Internal auditing experienceExcellent communication, reporting, and attention to detail Proactive, action‑driven, and passionate about food safety and quality Level 4 Food Safety/HACCP or auditing qualification Experience with SAP/MES, pest control, or lab awareness
What we can offer you:
Support and training to build a successful career Contributory company pension scheme with Life assurance 25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays A range of benefits including an employee discount scheme, colleague shop and onsite subsidised canteen Cycle to Work Scheme Sharesave Scheme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and occupational health support
At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome. We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need. The Next Step... Click apply via our website and upload your CV. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Location:
Ashford
Job Type:
FullTime

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