Alexander Steele continue to work with a leading food manufacturer that supply a range of delicious products to retailers and food service outlets across the UK. Due to growth the business is looking to appoint a Quality Systems Technologist to their team at their site in London.

On offer:

* Salary is £35,000 - £38,000 depending on experience

* 25 days holiday + bank holidays

* Company pension

* Exciting career development opportunities

The role:

* Manage the internal audit system and assist with external audits.

* Manage the labelling and quality database systems across the site.

* Carry out traceability and mass balance exercises as required.

* Manage the site laboratory testing schedule and oversee testing activities.

* Conduct raw material and supplier approvals, monitoring, appraisals, and audits.

* Coordinate and perform raw material sampling and microbiological surveillance.

* Attend supplier and raw material meetings as needed.

* Establish, manage, and authorise specifications for ingredients, packaging, and finished products, utilising internal expertise where relevant.

* Conduct allergen risk assessments, validation, and verification, while maintaining relevant documentation.

* Review technical KPI trends in conjunction with the site quality manager and implement corrective action plans.

The candidate:

* Min 3 years' experience in a similar position within food manufacturing

* Excellent IT Skills and ability to use Microsoft applications

* Food Safety Level 3

* Good understanding of BRC standards

* Bachelor's in food science and technology - Desirable

* Effective communication skill both verbal and written