Company description:
Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.
At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and potential colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.
Job description:
Location: Ashford, Kent
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, with flexibility
Contracted Hours: 37.5hrs per week
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum dependant on experience
As our next Technical Lead, you will play a key role in supporting the Technical Team to ensure full compliance with Food Safety, Quality, and Legal requirements. This includes maintaining the Quality Management System and meeting the standards of BRCGS, our customers, and Premier Foods Technical Standards.
You will be responsible for planning and completing internal GMP and QMS audits, and for leading the associated Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes. In addition, you will lead HACCP and allergen review activities, working closely with cross-functional site teams to ensure the business remains fully audit-ready at all times.
Key Responsibilities*Own and lead HACCP and allergen management, including reviews, risk assessments, and control validation
*Maintain the QMS and document control systems, ensuring updates are communicated site-wide
*Support BRCGS, retailer, and customer standards, including gap analysis and due diligence questionnaires
*Lead internal GMP and QMS audits and drive CAPA actions
*Support third-party, mock recall, and traceability audits
*Promote a strong quality culture, working closely with production, logistics, and engineering teams
*Support QA inductions, investigations, non-conformances, and quality improvement projects
What We’re Looking ForEssential:
*Strong working knowledge of BRCGS and retailer standards
*HACCP & Food Safety Level 3 (minimum)
*Internal auditing experience
*Excellent communication, reporting, and attention to detail
*Proactive, action-driven, and passionate about food safety and quality
Desirable:
*Level 4 Food Safety/HACCP or auditing qualification
*Experience with SAP/MES, pest control, or lab awareness
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What we can offer you:
*Support and training to build a successful career

*Contributory company pension scheme with Life assurance

*25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays

*A range of benefits including an employee discount scheme, colleague shop and onsite subsidised canteen

*Cycle to Work Scheme

*Sharesave Scheme

*Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and occupational health support