Compliance Technologist

Compliance Technologist

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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