Food Technologist
  • England,South East,Oxfordshire
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £38,000 - £40,000 per annum
Job Description:
About the businessOur 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 roleThis 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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