Compliance Technologist

Posted 1 day 4 hours ago by Morepeople 01780

£40,000 - £60,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Kent, Tonbridge, United Kingdom, TN103
Job Description
Compliance Technologist

Hours:

About the Role

We are recruiting a Compliance Technologist to support the Technical & Compliance function within a fresh produce packing and distribution environment. This is a hands on, site based role that works closely with operational teams to maintain and improve food safety, quality, health & safety, and environmental standards across the site.

You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with legal, customer, and certification requirements, including BRCGS, while helping to embed a strong food safety and compliance culture throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities Quality & Food Safety
  • Support and maintain the Quality Management System in line with BRCGS, legal, and customer requirements
  • Carry out routine quality and compliance checks across intake, packing, storage, and dispatch
  • Support HACCP systems, including risk assessments, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
  • Assist with internal audits, traceability exercises, mock recalls, and verification activities
  • Investigate non conformances, customer complaints, and product quality issues
  • Support shelf life testing, intake inspections, and ongoing quality monitoring
  • Ensure hygiene and food safety standards are consistently met across site operations
Audits & Compliance
  • Prepare and maintain documentation for internal, customer, and third party audits
  • Support BRCGS audits, customer visits, and regulatory inspections
  • Maintain accurate compliance records, logs, and reports
  • Support equipment calibration, verification, and validation activities
About You
  • Experience or working knowledge of food safety and quality systems within food manufacturing or fresh produce
  • Practical understanding of HACCP principles and risk assessment
  • Awareness of BRCGS Food Safety Standard requirements
  • Good knowledge of food hygiene and GMP
  • Strong attention to detail and confidence managing technical documentation
  • Ability to work effectively with operational and production teams
Desirable
  • Internal Auditor qualification or audit experience
  • Experience supporting customer audits and managing corrective actions
  • Environmental or sustainability awareness
  • Experience within fresh produce or FMCG environments
  • Familiarity with customer technical portals and specification systems
Qualifications
  • HACCP Level 3 preferred (Level 2 minimum with willingness to progress)
  • Food Safety Level 3 preferred (Level 2 minimum)
  • Internal Auditor training desirable
  • Health & Safety qualification (IOSH or similar desirable)
  • Environmental awareness training desirable

For further information, please contact Luan Harrison at MorePeople on