FOOD SAFETY SYSTEMS CONTROLLER

JARK Stevenage are looking for a Food Safety Systems Controller to join a team in a fast- paced chilled meat production environment

Executive Summary
The Food Safety Systems Controller supports the Technical Department by ensuring robust food safety, product quality, and compliance. The role requires strong independent working, effective teamwork, and consistent oversight of core food safety systems.
Key Responsibilities
Internal audit management — Maintain the audit schedule, track actions, and manage departmental records.
• Internal Hold Log control — Record, monitor, and update all product holds.
• Shelf-life system oversight — Ensure accurate data and product compliance.
• Positive Release management — Approve only compliant products for dispatch.
• COC/COA verification — Maintain and validate all certificates.
• Food Safety Fridays support — Contribute to site-wide food safety culture improvements.
• Customer audit participation — Support visits, audits, and traceability exercises.
• Cross‑functional collaboration — Work with other teams to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications
• A‑level education or equivalent.
• Degree/diploma in a food-related subject or substantial industry experience.
Experience
• Experience in food manufacturing or production.
• Background in a compliance-focused role.
• Comfortable working within structured, process-driven systems.

Additional requirements
Own transport preferred due to location and shift patterns
Flexible and willing to learn
Able to work independently and as part of a team

What the company offers
Competitive hourly rate depending on experience
Full training provided
Opportunity to develop within a growing food business
Supportive team environment

Company is leading supplier of high quality meat products to the UK food industry, with a strong focus on food safety, quality and operational excellence

Skills Required

Good level of English (spoken and written)
Maintain the audit schedule, track actions, and manage departmental records.
Comfortable working in a chilled factory environment
Strong attention to detail
Positive , reliable and proactive attitude

Qualifications Required
Qualifications
• A‑level education or equivalent.
• Degree/diploma in a food-related subject or substantial industry experience.

Keywords
Quality Assurance (QA) Operative
Previous QA or food factory experience
Basic understanding of food safety / HACCP
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed