Food Technologist

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the world food business is seeking a Food Technologist to manage technical administration and ensure product quality and compliance. You'll handle specifications, supplier evaluations, and respond to complaints in a supportive role. Ideal candidates possess at least three years of relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience with specification writing and artwork process.
• High levels of attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate, review, and approve product and supplier specifications.
• Evaluate supplier approvals and conduct risk assessments.
• Manage the complaints system and assist with legal guidance on labelling.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

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This long-standing family run company has evolved their specialised world food business over time throughout the UK and International markets. They pride themselves on being industry experts within their sector and consistently provide products of the highest standards.

About the Food Technologist job

The purpose of your role will be to support site due diligence in producing safe, legal, authentic, and quality food through managing all aspects of technical administration.

Key tasks

• Generate, review, and approve product and supplier specifications, ensuring all meet legal and customer requirements and are maintained according to schedule.
• Evaluate and maintain supplier approvals, conduct risk assessments, and identify audit needs in collaboration with the Technical Manager.
• Manage the complaints system, including logging, investigation, and response, while also generating pack copies and supporting artwork sign-off.
• Assist with legal and customer guidance on labelling and nutrition, monitor food alerts, and support audits and site visits, including BRCGS and EHO.

About You

• The successful candidate shall have 3+ years’ experience with specification writing and artwork process.
• High levels of attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

The Food Technologist job (ref:8906) is paying £30,000 - £35,000 according to your experience.

The site is in Essex and is commutable from Chingford, Chelmsford, Bishops Stortford, Epping, Harlow and surrounding areas.

The working hours are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

Alternate job titles

Technical Assistant | Technical Admin Assistant | Technical Coordinator | Food Technologist | Technical Information Officer | Food Technical Jobs | Technical Administrator | Food Industry Technical Jobs | Specifications Technologist