FMCG QA Technologist – Safety, Compliance & Sustainability

Cavendish Maine; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Maine is seeking an experienced QA Technologist or Assistant Technologist to join its technical team in the UK. You will ensure products are safe, legal, compliant and responsibly sourced, working closely with Buying, Suppliers and internal teams.

The role involves managing technical files, conducting risk assessments, and supporting supplier onboarding and product approvals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG product compliance.
• Strong knowledge of product safety, risk assessment and compliance testing.
• Understanding of EN71, Toy Safety and GPSR.

Responsibilities

• Managing product technical files, specifications, test reports, declarations and Bills of Materials/Substances.
• Conducting risk assessments and briefing appropriate compliance testing.
• Reviewing and approving artwork and product labelling.
• Supporting supplier onboarding, product approval and due diligence processes.
• Providing technical support to Buying teams, including testing requirements and costs for new business.
• Supporting UKTR, EUDR, FSC, sustainability and packaging compliance.
• Reviewing MSDS, product specifications and other technical documentation.
• Supporting customer technical requests and maintaining departmental procedures.

Job description

Cavendish Maine is seeking an experienced QA Technologist or Assistant Technologist to join its technical team in the UK. You will ensure products are safe, legal, compliant and responsibly sourced, working closely with Buying, Suppliers and internal teams.

The role involves managing technical files, conducting risk assessments, and supporting supplier onboarding and product approvals in a fast-paced environment.