Technical Compliance Coordinator – Fresh Produce

We currently offer a fantastic opportunity to join a successful Fresh Produce supplier, who are at the forefront of their product categories within the industry. The position of Technical Compliance Assistant will work with a committed & energetic team, gaining the opportunity to learn, train and develop technical compliance knowledge to begin a successful career within the industry.

The position of Technical Compliance Assistant / Administrator will work closely with the Senior Technical Compliance Manager with a focus on one of the company's largest fresh produce product categories. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with all members of the technical compliance team, to offer support to the team and work accurately to administratively manage a variety of technical compliance data and information.

Duties include:

1. Manage fresh produce supplier & grower coding database to ensure accurate coding and assist to eliminate gaps
2. Work with attention to detail across all technical / compliance platforms
3. Work with colleagues to monitor and maintain supplier due diligence
4. Support the technical compliance team in an administrative function
5. Data gathering, through supplier contact and relationship building
6. Support colleagues to maintain the approved supplier lists

We require:

1. Experience gained within Fresh Produce would be highly advantageous, to accompany exposure to Fruit products
2. Graduates with a Science related Degree to the Food and/or Fresh Produce sectors would be considered
3. Exposure to technical, compliance, sustainability, product quality would be beneficial
4. High level of communication ability and attention to detail
5. Excellent administrative skills, with confident IT ability

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 5.00pm / 1 WFH

Location: Maidstone, Kent

Salary: up to £32k dependent on experience offered + excellent benefits