Microbiology Compliance Assistant

Ready to grow your career in food safety and microbiology with a forward-thinking, value-driven business at the heart of the Fresh Produce industry?

If you have a keen interest in microbiology, a detail-focused approach, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Microbiology Compliance Assistant Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end daily surveillance testing process, including scheduling, sample submission, and results review.

• Work closely with suppliers and growers to implement customer microbiology policies and standards.

• Coordinate microbiological compliance monitoring, trend results, and highlight any threshold breaches.

• Investigate surveillance fails, identify root causes, and ensure corrective actions are documented.

• Review grower-level risk assessments to support supplier management of food safety risks, including chemical and microbiological risks.

• Collate microbiological compliance documents, including analyses of water, swabs, and raw materials.

• Stay up-to-date with legislative, industry standards, and guidance, communicating updates to relevant teams.

• Support delivery of the group lab management strategy, including data collation and reporting for surveillance governance.

Microbiology Compliance Assistant Key Requirements

• Educated to degree level, ideally in food science, microbiology, biological sciences, or a related discipline.

• Strong interest in microbiology and its application to fresh produce and food safety.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.

• Strong organisational and project management skills, with an ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.

• Detail-oriented, deadline-focused, and proactive in identifying and solving problems.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across multiple stakeholders.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected business known for its quality, integrity, and innovative approach to global fresh produce sourcing. You will be part of a supportive, high-performing team where your contribution will make a real impact.

This is a UK-based position, and applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Evidence of this right will be requested prior to the interview, if applicable.