Food Science Job at Mars in the UK
Looking to advance your career in Quality and Food Safety within a globally recognized food company? The Quality & Food Safety Technologist (12-Month FTC) role at Mars in Melton Mowbray offers an exciting opportunity to lead quality programs, drive operational excellence, and transform data into actionable insights. This is a full-time, on-site role. This Food Science Job at Mars Careers in the UK is ideal for professionals passionate about continuous improvement, compliance, and delivering high-quality food products.
Job Details:
- Job Role: Quality & Food Safety Technologist (12 Months FTC)
- Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
- Category: R&D
- Job ID: R143246
- Work Model: Full-time, On-site
- Reporting To: Site R&D Manager
- Salary Range: £31,000 – £37,500 (depending on experience)
- Additional Benefits: Annual bonus and benefits package
About the Company:
Mars, Incorporated is a family-owned global business with over $50 billion in annual sales and operations in more than 80 countries. The company produces some of the world’s most loved brands, including M&M’s, SNICKERS, PEDIGREE, and ROYAL CANIN.
With 150,000 Associates worldwide, Mars operates under its Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom. The company is committed to innovation, sustainability, and building a better world for tomorrow.
Educational Requirements for this Job:
- Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience in R&D, Quality, or Food Safety
- Experience with audits or Quality Management Systems preferred
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the site QMS in this Food Science Job at Mars Careers
- Identify and prioritize continuous improvement and gap closure initiatives
- Drive internal and external audit programs and LRQA accreditation activities
- Deliver Quality & Food Safety (Q&FS) training to associates
- Serve as a member of the Product Related Incident Management Process (PRIMP) team
- Act as an HACCP team member
- Analyse and report key quality metrics, including consumer complaints and product performance, in this Food Science Job
- Investigate customer complaints and incidents
- Implement CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions)
- Perform traceability exercises as a Food Safety Technologist
- Participate in regional Q&FS communities
Skills Required:
- Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Experience in HACCP and audit processes
- Analytical skills to interpret KPIs and quality data
- Excellent collaboration and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams
Benefits of the Food Science Job:
- Competitive salary (£31,000 – £37,500)
- Annual company bonus
- Access to Mars University learning programs
- Industry-leading development support
- Work with diverse and talented global teams
- Purpose-driven company culture
- Inclusive workplace with equal opportunity commitment
