Assistant Technologist: Food Packaging & NPD

The People Co.; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Co. is seeking a Technologist to join the Technical Team, working closely with customers to understand product and packaging specifications and to maintain up-to-date technical information.

You will handle queries, support sales, and ensure compliance with safety and retailer requirements. The role involves direct interface with major retailers, managing product launches, specifications, sampling, and supplier management, with a focus on quality and regulatory standards in a

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience within the food industry.
• Ideally experience of writing specifications.
• Knowledge of HACCP and BRC will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of retailer systems will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Direct interface with major retail customers managing all aspects of product integrity from technical enquiries to product launches.
• Completing technical specifications and offering technical service support.
• Product sampling and benchmarking.
• Project management from NPD to product launch.
• Packaging development and approval.
• Supplier management.
• Awareness of retailer requirements and legislation changes.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Customer service

Technical specifications

Food industry experience

Education

Degree in a food-related field

Job description

The People Co. is seeking a Technologist to join the Technical Team, working closely with customers to understand product and packaging specifications and to maintain up-to-date technical information.

You will handle queries, support sales, and ensure compliance with safety and retailer requirements. The role involves direct interface with major retailers, managing product launches, specifications, sampling, and supplier management, with a focus on quality and regulatory standards in a