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Graduate Food Microbiologist
Location: Mobile role visiting sites across the UK
Salary & Benefits: Competitive package + Travel expenses + Progression & Development + Training
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm (flexible)
About Us
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2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and around 13,000 colleagues across multiple sites. We operate in poultry, chilled, and bakery categories and supply major retailers including Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, and Waitrose.
We are committed to the highest standards of food safety and quality, and we are now looking for a motivated
Graduate Food Microbiologist to join our Group Technical Services team. This is a stand-alone, mobile role reporting directly to our technical lead, offering the opportunity to grow into the company’s in-house microbiology expert within two years.
The Role
This is a graduate-level, non-lab-based technical position where you will:
- Travel to sites across the UK to provide on-site microbiological support and technical guidance.
- Oversee laboratory contract services, ensuring all microbiological testing (raw materials, in-process, finished product, environmental swabs) meets internal and industry standards.
- Investigate out-of-specification results, assist with root cause analysis, and help implement corrective actions.
- Translate microbiological test data into clear, practical language for site teams.
- Support cleaning process validation and verification across multiple sites.
- Carry out microbiological risk assessments for plant, product, and process.
- Keep up to date with legislation, scientific developments, and food safety best practice.
About You
- (internship or placement in a food laboratory is highly desirable).
- Full UK driving licence essential (mobile role with site travel).
- Understanding of microbiological testing techniques (e.g., plating, enrichment, PCR methods).
- Ability to interpret results and clearly communicate findings to non-technical teams.
- Familiarity with key food pathogens (Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli) and spoilage organisms.
- Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and BRCGS standards (desirable).
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Benefits
- 33 Days’ Holiday + Inclusive of Bank Holidays Refer a Friend Scheme.
- Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family.
- (Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed’s Easy Diner and Burger & Cocktails Cycle2Work Scheme
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a collaborative, high-performing technical team.
- Gain exposure to multiple product categories and sites.
- Clear career pathway – potential to progress into a Group Technical role within two years.
- Full training and professional development provided, including “Licence to Trade – Technical” certification.
Apply Now
If you are a recent graduate with a passion for food microbiology and want to make an impact in one of the UK’s biggest food manufacturing groups, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV today and take the first step towards becoming our future microbiology expert.
