Food Safety & Compliance Officer - Meat Industry

Location: South West London

Salary:c£42K

Are you an experienced food safety professional with a passion for meat, labelling, and compliance? If so, this is a hands-on, senior technical role offering full ownership of food safety and compliance in a growing, quality-focused business.

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading meat importer, wholesaler, and direct-to-consumer business. They are seeking an experienced Food Safety & Compliance Officer to take ownership of food safety, labelling, and quality systems across their operations, including meat cutting, cold storage, warehouse, and distribution.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead and enforce food safety policies and HACCP systems across all operations

* Maintain and manage the Quality Management System (QMS)

* Ensure product labelling compliance (allergens, legal naming, specifications)

* Conduct audits, hygiene inspections, and traceability exercises

* Manage supplier and customer compliance requirements

Essential Experience:

* Proven experience in the meat industry

* Strong expertise in labelling compliance and QMS management

* HACCP Level 3 and Food Safety Level 3

* Experience with audits, microbiological testing, and traceability systems

* Excellent attention to detail and ability to influence operational teams