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Posted 20 July, 2026

Product Stream Quality Lead

Pilgrims Europe
Attleborough, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Product Stream Quality Lead (Days)
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Attleborough
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (6am-6pm)
Annual Leave: 20 days January to December

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Lead Quality. Drive Food Safety. Make an Impact.

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We're looking for a passionate and experienced QA Lead to take ownership of food safety, quality assurance, and compliance during night operations at our Attleborough site.

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This is an exciting opportunity for a food manufacturing professional who thrives in a fast-paced FMCG environment, enjoys leading teams, and wants to play a key role in building a world-class food safety culture.

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Working closely with Technical and Production teams, you'll be the go-to quality expert on shift, ensuring best-in-class standards across GMP, HACCP, allergen management, and continuous improvement.

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What You'll Be Doing

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  • Acting as the lead Quality authority on night shift, driving food safety excellence
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  • Ensuring full compliance with food safety standards, BRC, GMP, and allergen controls
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  • Leading, coaching, and developing a team of Quality Technologists
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  • Embedding a proactive food safety culture across production teams
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  • Using data analysis, KPIs, and root cause analysis to improve performance
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  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives within a high-volume manufacturing environment
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  • Supporting Operational Excellence (OPEX) and Technical strategy delivery
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  • Ensuring products meet customer, regulatory, and brand standards every time
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What We're Looking For

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  • HACCP Level 4 (desirable)
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  • Degree or equivalent in Food Science, Food Technology, or Quality Management
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  • Proven experience in food manufacturing, FMCG, or high-risk production environments
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  • Strong knowledge of BRC standards, GMP, HACCP, and allergen control
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  • Demonstrable leadership and team development skills
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  • Confident in problem-solving, auditing, and data-driven decision making
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  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
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Why Join Us?

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  • Be a key driver in food safety and quality excellence
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  • Take ownership and make a real impact in a critical leadership role
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  • Work within a supportive, forward-thinking technical and production team
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  • Develop your career in a business that values continuous improvement and innovation
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Ready to Take the Next Step?

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If you're a motivated QA professional ready to lead from the front, we want to hear from you.

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Apply now and be part of a team that puts quality, safety, and excellence at the heart of everything we do.

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