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Food Safety Technical Assistant

Eutopia Solutions ltd
Posted a month ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK10 9QA

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Food Safety Technical Assistant position is a contract role based in Milton Keynes, offering a salary of £200-£220 per day (inside IR35).
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of experience in food industry roles, preferably in manufacturing, FMCG, food service, or hospitality sectors.
  • The role involves supporting food safety processes, launching new store locations, and collaborating on HACCP and SERT systems.
  • Applicants are required to have a degree in Food Science or a related field, along with HACCP Level 4 and Food Safety Level 3 qualifications.
  • The position emphasizes strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across various teams.
Food Safety Technical Assistant – Contract Salary: £200-£220pd (inside IR35)Location: Milton Keynes Hybrid, 3 days a week onsite. Employment Type: Full-Time Are you passionate about food safety and technical excellence? Do you want to play a pivotal role in supporting high-quality, safe food offerings across a nationwide estate of over 300 stores?My client are seeking a highly motivated Food Safety Technical Assistant to join a dynamic and fast-paced tea. This is a fantastic opportunity for a knowledgeable and detail-focused individual to help ensure best-in-class food safety and compliance standards across a diverse and evolving product range.Key Responsibilities:
  • Support and improve food safety processes across all stores.
  • Assist in launching new store locations from a food safety and technical perspective.
  • Collaborate on HACCP and SERT systems, ensuring robust implementation and maintenance.
  • Review and approve artwork, product specs, and technical documentation.
  • Provide subject matter expertise on ingredients, food products, and supplier approvals.
  • Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, identifying and addressing any food safety risks.
  • Contribute to the development of brand sourcing guidelines.
  • Work cross-functionally with teams such as Product Development, Marketing, and Central Operations.
  • Maintain strong working relationships across the full supply chain.
  • Support in setting KPIs and contract management for outsourced technical or food safety functions.
Skills required:
  • A degree in Food Science or a related field.
  • HACCP Level 4, Food Safety Level 3, and an accredited auditing qualification.
  • Membership of IFST preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in food industry roles—ideally across manufacturing, FMCG, food service, or hospitality sectors.
  • Proven expertise in food safety, product development, and supplier management.
  • Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and collaborative working style.

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