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Food Safety & Hygiene Technologist
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- Oxford, England, United Kingdom
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £30,000 - £40,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Food Safety & Hygiene TechnologistField-Based | Central & Southern England (within approximately 80 miles of Oxford/Northamptonshire)
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 basic salary, depending on experience, plus generous commission structure
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week
Field-based role with home working for administration
Flexible working pattern to support customer requirements
Occasional evening and out-of-hours site visits requiredBenefits
Company car
Mobile phone
Pension scheme
Business expenses fully covered
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunity to develop within a growing technical team
Exposure to a wide variety of food manufacturing environmentsThe Opportunity Are you passionate about food safety, hygiene standards and helping customers achieve operational excellence?
We're recruiting on behalf of our client for a Food Safety & Hygiene Technologist to join a dynamic and growing team supporting food manufacturers across the UK.
This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities in a highly varied role. You'll work closely with customers to improve hygiene standards, support compliance, deliver training and provide practical solutions that make a real impact on site performance.
No two days are the same. One day you'll be conducting a hygiene audit at a manufacturing facility, the next you'll be delivering training, supporting audit preparation or working alongside commercial colleagues to identify opportunities that enhance customer operations.
If you enjoy building relationships, solving problems and spending time out in the field rather than behind a desk, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
The Role Food Safety, Compliance & Technical Support
Conduct hygiene and compliance audits within food manufacturing environments
Carry out chemical usage assessments and site hygiene inspections
Deliver customer training on hygiene best practice, chemical safety and product application
Support customers with audit preparation and food safety compliance requirements
Provide practical recommendations to improve hygiene performance and operational efficiency
Keep up to date with relevant legislation, standards and industry developmentsCustomer & Commercial Support
Build strong relationships with customers across multiple manufacturing sites
Recommend appropriate hygiene solutions based on customer needs
Support Key Account Managers with proposals, quotations and presentations
Identify opportunities to add value through improved hygiene processes and compliance solutions
Coordinate customer visits, service activities and technical support requirementsReporting & Documentation
Produce detailed audit reports and compliance documentation
Maintain accurate records of customer visits, training activities and audit findings
Support the development of customer hygiene management systems and manuals
Analyse customer data and trends to identify improvement opportunitiesAbout YouWe're interested in speaking with individuals who have a genuine interest in food safety, hygiene, compliance or technical services within manufacturing environments.
You may currently be working as a:
Food Safety Technician
Hygiene Technologist
Quality Technician
Technical Assistant
Compliance Officer
Quality Auditor
Graduate Food Technologist
Environmental Health ProfessionalYou'll Ideally Have
Experience within food manufacturing, food safety, hygiene or compliance environments
Knowledge of HACCP and food safety principles
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Strong attention to detail and report writing capability
A proactive and hands-on approach to problem solving
The ability to work independently and manage your own diary
A full UK driving licenceDesirable Experience
Knowledge of BRC, ISO 22000, ISO 14001 and retailer audit requirements
Experience delivering training or technical support to customers
Familiarity with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applicationsWhat We're Looking ForThis role will suit a self-motivated, professional individual who enjoys working directly with customers and has the flexibility to travel extensively throughout the region.
You'll be comfortable working in busy manufacturing environments, confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels and motivated by the opportunity to build a long-term career in a growing and evolving sector.
If you're looking for a varied field-based role where you can develop your technical expertise, build strong customer relationships and genuinely make a difference to food safety standards, we'd love to hear from you.
IND25
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 basic salary, depending on experience, plus generous commission structure
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week
Field-based role with home working for administration
Flexible working pattern to support customer requirements
Occasional evening and out-of-hours site visits requiredBenefits
Company car
Mobile phone
Pension scheme
Business expenses fully covered
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunity to develop within a growing technical team
Exposure to a wide variety of food manufacturing environmentsThe Opportunity Are you passionate about food safety, hygiene standards and helping customers achieve operational excellence?
We're recruiting on behalf of our client for a Food Safety & Hygiene Technologist to join a dynamic and growing team supporting food manufacturers across the UK.
This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities in a highly varied role. You'll work closely with customers to improve hygiene standards, support compliance, deliver training and provide practical solutions that make a real impact on site performance.
No two days are the same. One day you'll be conducting a hygiene audit at a manufacturing facility, the next you'll be delivering training, supporting audit preparation or working alongside commercial colleagues to identify opportunities that enhance customer operations.
If you enjoy building relationships, solving problems and spending time out in the field rather than behind a desk, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
The Role Food Safety, Compliance & Technical Support
Conduct hygiene and compliance audits within food manufacturing environments
Carry out chemical usage assessments and site hygiene inspections
Deliver customer training on hygiene best practice, chemical safety and product application
Support customers with audit preparation and food safety compliance requirements
Provide practical recommendations to improve hygiene performance and operational efficiency
Keep up to date with relevant legislation, standards and industry developmentsCustomer & Commercial Support
Build strong relationships with customers across multiple manufacturing sites
Recommend appropriate hygiene solutions based on customer needs
Support Key Account Managers with proposals, quotations and presentations
Identify opportunities to add value through improved hygiene processes and compliance solutions
Coordinate customer visits, service activities and technical support requirementsReporting & Documentation
Produce detailed audit reports and compliance documentation
Maintain accurate records of customer visits, training activities and audit findings
Support the development of customer hygiene management systems and manuals
Analyse customer data and trends to identify improvement opportunitiesAbout YouWe're interested in speaking with individuals who have a genuine interest in food safety, hygiene, compliance or technical services within manufacturing environments.
You may currently be working as a:
Food Safety Technician
Hygiene Technologist
Quality Technician
Technical Assistant
Compliance Officer
Quality Auditor
Graduate Food Technologist
Environmental Health ProfessionalYou'll Ideally Have
Experience within food manufacturing, food safety, hygiene or compliance environments
Knowledge of HACCP and food safety principles
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Strong attention to detail and report writing capability
A proactive and hands-on approach to problem solving
The ability to work independently and manage your own diary
A full UK driving licenceDesirable Experience
Knowledge of BRC, ISO 22000, ISO 14001 and retailer audit requirements
Experience delivering training or technical support to customers
Familiarity with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applicationsWhat We're Looking ForThis role will suit a self-motivated, professional individual who enjoys working directly with customers and has the flexibility to travel extensively throughout the region.
You'll be comfortable working in busy manufacturing environments, confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels and motivated by the opportunity to build a long-term career in a growing and evolving sector.
If you're looking for a varied field-based role where you can develop your technical expertise, build strong customer relationships and genuinely make a difference to food safety standards, we'd love to hear from you.
IND25