Escape Recruitment are supporting a food manufacturing site in South Lanarkshire as they continue to strengthen their technical team following a recent acquisition and wider site restructure.
This is a hands-on technical role within a retail-facing food environment, supplying major UK retailers. The successful candidate will take ownership of sensory evaluation activity on site, supporting quality, compliance and customer standards.
This role would suit:
A food science graduate looking to step into industry
A junior Quality or Technical professional with 1-3 years' experience
Someone currently working in QA who wants more ownership and responsibility
The Role:
Manage daily sensory panels in line with retailer requirements
Assess raw materials, finished products and process changes
Support investigations, non-conformances and root cause analysis
Maintain accurate technical documentation and records
Support audit readiness and compliance with customer standards
Work closely with production and technical teams
You will be working within a site that is transitioning from a family-run structure to a more corporate model, with strong focus on accountability, reporting and continuous improvement.
The Person:
Food manufacturing experience is essential
Food Science / Food Technology degree desirable
Understanding of UK retailer standards
Strong attention to detail
Comfortable working in a structured, fast-paced factory environment
Positive attitude towards change and improvement
This is an opportunity to join a site undergoing genuine transformation, with investment in leadership and clear direction from senior management.