ISO 22000 Recruitment
ISO 22000 is the international standard for food safety management systems and plays a key role in organisations where product safety, traceability and regulatory compliance are central to day-to-day operations. QAagency recruits professionals with ISO 22000 experience for businesses across food manufacturing, processing, packaging and distribution.
Most ISO 22000 roles are site-based because they sit close to production, hygiene, audit activity and food safety controls. Employers are usually looking for candidates who can maintain systems properly, support HACCP plans, manage non-conformances and work confidently with both internal teams and external auditors.
Roles we recruit for
We recruit across a range of ISO 22000-focused positions including QA Technicians, Quality Officers, Food Safety and Quality Engineers, Technical Managers and senior Quality Managers or Heads of Food Safety. Depending on the structure of the business, these roles may also involve retailer standards, supplier approval, complaint investigation, hygiene controls and wider technical governance.
2026 QAagency Salary Survey
Based on QAagency’s 2026 salary survey, average salaries for ISO 22000-focused professionals across the UK are as follows:
Junior QA Technician or Quality Officer: £31,800
Quality or Food Safety Engineer: £39,800
Technical Manager: £55,600
London average: £41,700
Senior Quality Manager or Head of Food Safety: £63,900
Salary level is usually influenced by audit exposure, HACCP ownership, shift responsibility, customer-facing activity and whether the role covers one site or several.
Hiring trends in ISO 22000 recruitment
Demand for ISO 22000 professionals remains strong as food businesses continue to face close regulatory scrutiny, retailer expectations and frequent audit activity. Employers increasingly want candidates who can do more than maintain documentation. They need people who can manage corrective actions, work effectively with production and hygiene teams and help keep standards consistent on site.
There is also growing demand for candidates with broader exposure to retailer codes, supplier quality and integrated food safety systems. In practice, the strongest hires are often those who combine technical accuracy with the confidence to operate in fast-moving production environments.
Why these hires can be difficult
Hiring managers often find that good food safety candidates are not always easy to secure. Some are strong on paperwork and compliance, but less effective in a busy operational setting. Others are excellent on the factory floor but have less experience with formal systems, audits and technical reporting.
The strongest candidates tend to be those who can bridge both sides of the role. They understand food safety properly, communicate well with production teams and can hold up under audit pressure.
Hiring for ISO 22000 talent
QAagency recruits ISO 22000 professionals for permanent roles across the UK, helping food and beverage businesses strengthen technical teams, improve audit readiness and maintain high food safety standards. Whether you are hiring a junior QA professional or a senior technical leader, we can support recruitment in this specialist area.
