FOOD SAFETY SYSTEMS CONTROLLER, Sandy

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 requirementsOwn 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 environmentCompany 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) OperativePrevious QA or food factory experience Basic understanding of food safety / HACCP TPBN1_UKTJ