Food Technologist

About the business

Our client is a well-established food business working with a wide range of retailers and supply-chain partners across the UK. Their technical team sits at the heart of what they do — maintaining the rigorous quality and safety standards their customers expect, across every product and supplier relationship they manage.

The role

This is a full-time, permanent position within the technical team, reporting directly to the Technical Manager. You''ll play a key role in maintaining the business''s BRCGS Agents & Brokers certification and supporting the full range of technical and quality activities. From supplier approvals and customer specifications through to audits and food legislation compliance. A varied, hands-on role with genuine responsibility from day one.

Key responsibilities

• Support the upkeep and review of the quality system including HACCP
• Maintain client-format and customer-format specifications, ensuring labelling compliance
• Manage supplier approvals and keep all relevant certifications current
• Handle customer complaints, lead investigations and manage communication
• Coordinate product testing and maintain the technical training matrix
• Assist with BRC, SA, RSPO, Red Tractor and customer audits
• Monitor food legislation changes and carry out horizon scanning
• Support certification maintenance for Soil Association, RSPO and Red Tractor
• Maintain traceability documents and conduct internal system audits

What we''re looking for

• Food Technology qualification or equivalent
• HACCP trained. Minimum Level 2 (Level 3 or 4 desirable)
• Knowledge of Food Defence, TACCP and VACCP
• Familiarity with retailer standards and portals (M&S, Asda, Morrisons etc.)
• 2+ years in a food industry quality or technical role
• Strong communication skills, confident managing supplier and customer relationships
• Proficient in Word, Excel and web-based specification systems
• Organised, self-motivated and able to juggle multiple tasks
• Full driving licence 
• Lead Auditor qualification and ESG knowledge are a bonus, not a requirement

 

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