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Quality & Food Safety Technologist (f/m/x)
Mars Petcare UK
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Posted Oct 28
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Job Description: Quality & Food Safety Technologist (f/m/x) Milton Keynes, UK | Mars Horsecare UK At Mars Horsecare, quality and food safety are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality & Food Safety Technologist to join our team and help ensure the highest standards across our products, processes, and manufacturing operations. This role combines laboratory work, hands-on quality activities, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. What will be your key responsibilities? * Support the day-to-day operation of quality and food safety systems * Prepare and manage product samples for testing and analysis * Conduct analytical testing and interpret results * Coordinate and facilitate daily product panels * Prepare reports and provide insights from quality and analytical data * Support investigations into customer complaints and quality issues * Participate in root cause analysis, CAPA activities, and continuous improvement initiatives * Assist with internal audits and corrective action follow-up * Maintain quality documentation, procedures, and standards * Partner closely with Operations, Customer Service, and other stakeholders across the business What are we looking for? We're looking for someone who: * Has an interest in Quality, Food Safety, and the technical aspects of manufacturing. * Has an interest in the equine industry and is keen to learn more about our products and business. * Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and a systematic approach to work. * Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization and with external partners. * Is comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team. * Can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of accuracy. * Is proactive, curious, and motivated to continuously learn and improve. * Has GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/5 or above) or equivalent qualifications. What can you expect from Mars? * Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. * Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. * Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. * An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. KC1 Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL®, and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.