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Food Graduate

£25k - £32.5k per annum
We are delighted to be working with a well-established and growing food manufacturing business, who are looking to welcome a Technical Graduate into their expanding technical team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a food science graduate to take their first step into a technical career within the food manufacturing industry, gaining hands-on exposure to quality, compliance, and product development within a supportive and knowledgeable team.

Reporting directly to the Quality Manager, you will sit as part of the wider technical function, supporting the technical team across a variety of responsibilities as the business continues to grow. This role offers genuine progression potential and the chance to build a well-rounded foundation across technical, quality, and compliance disciplines.

Responsibilities:
*Coordinate all technical systems, ensuring customer requirements are consistently delivered.
*Implement quality systems and ensure they are continually updated and maintained in line with BRC requirements.
*Play an active role as part of the site HACCP team.
*Support new product launches, working closely with colleagues across the site.
*Conduct and support internal audits.
*Support external audits, including BRC and customer audits, providing documentation as required.
*Handle and respond to customer complaints in a timely and professional manner.

Requirements:
*A Food Science, or related, degree is essential.
*An understanding of retailer requirements is essential for this role.
*A good understanding of BRC and HACCP requirements.
*A strong ability to communicate effectively and work well as part of a team.
*An adaptable approach, with the willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a graduate to launch a long-term career in technical food manufacturing, with genuine mentorship, variety, and room to grow within a business that values its people. If you are passionate about food safety and quality, and keen to build a meaningful career in the industry, we would love to hear from you.

The ideal candidate will be working in a similar position within food production. If you feel this exceptional opportunity is for you and you meet the above criteria, then click apply and send us an updated copy of your CV - alternatively you can send through your C.V to View email address on jobs.foodmanufacture.co.uk or phone View phone number on jobs.foodmanufacture.co.uk.

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