Food Technologist

True North Talent Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days leave + bank holidays

Employee discounts

Free company products

Team socials & tastings

Referral bonus

Cycle to work

Job summary

True North Talent Limited is seeking a Food Technologist to own the technical side of new product launches in a growing food business. You will oversee specifications, artwork, supplier compliance and product validation from concept to launch.

You’ll work with NPD/EPD, suppliers and production teams to ensure safety, quality and compliance while enabling timely market introductions across UK/EU channels.

Qualifications

• Background in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Nutrition or related discipline.
• Experience in technical/food technology role within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, UK/EU legislation and industry standards.
• Experience with specifications, artwork, labelling and supplier compliance.
• Good understanding of technical processes to bring products to market.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Knowledge of BRCGS Issue 9.

Responsibilities

• Own a broad technical workload across product development and launch.
• Set up and maintain product and raw material specifications.
• Create and approve pack copy, labelling and artwork, ensuring compliance with UK/EU rules.
• Manage technical information across digital systems for safety, traceability and compliance.
• Support supplier approval, risk assessment and due diligence.
• Coordinate technical validations, product testing, shelf-life assessments and organoleptic evaluations.
• Provide technical guidance and support to production teams.

Skills

Food safety

UK/EU legislation

Labelling & artwork

Project management

Organisational skills

BRCGS knowledge

Education

Food Science / Food Technology / Chemistry / Nutrition

Job description

Food Technologist -London - £45,000 – £50,000 DOE, plus Benefits

An opportunity to take ownership of the technical side of exciting new product launches within a rapidly growing food business.

We are working exclusively with a rapidly growing manufacturer, and they are looking for a Food Technologist to join the team and help ensure their products are safe, compliant, technically robust and ready for launch.

Working closely with the NPD and EPD teams, you’ll have a key role in taking products from concept through to launch, with responsibility for specifications, artwork and labelling, supplier approval, technical compliance and product validation.

Why this role?

The business is entering an exciting period of continued growth, with further expansion across its product portfolio, retail presence and customer base.

As the business grows, so does the technical complexity behind its products. You’ll play an important role in ensuring new and existing products meet the required food safety,legal, quality and technical standards, while supporting the business to bring innovative products to market efficiently.

You’ll work closely with NPD, EPD, suppliers and production teams, giving you exposure across the full product lifecycle rather than being confined to specifications or compliance in isolation.

What will you be doing?

You’ll take ownership of a broad technical workload, including:

Setting up and maintaining product and raw material specifications.

• Creating and approving pack copy, labelling and artwork, ensuring compliance with UK/EU legislation and retailer requirements.
• Managing technical information across digital systems to maintain product safety, traceability and compliance.
• Supporting supplier approval, risk assessment and due diligence.
• Reviewing and approving raw material specifications and supplier documentation.
• Working closely with NPD and EPD throughout product development and industrialisation.
• Managing technical elements of critical paths to ensure products launch on time.
• Coordinating technical validations, product testing, shelf-life assessments and organoleptic evaluations.
• Supporting production trials and providing technical guidance and training to production teams.
• Investigating recurring technical and consumer issues and helping identify appropriate corrective actions.
• Keeping up to date with changing legislation and ensuring products remain compliant.

About the business

Our client is a rapidly growing food business with an established consumer following and ambitious plans for further expansion.

The company is backed by a major global food business and has developed a strong presence across retail, online and hospitality channels.

With a growing manufacturing operation in London, the business produces a range of fresh food products and continues to invest in its capabilities as demand increases.

Further growth is planned across its product portfolio, retail and hospitality operations, making this a business where there is plenty happening and genuine opportunity to make an impact.

What are they looking for?

Essential

A background in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Nutrition or a related discipline.

• Experience working in a technical/food technology role within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, UK/EU food legislation and industry standards.
• Experience with specifications, artwork, labelling and supplier compliance.
• Good understanding of technical processes involved in bringing products to market.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Knowledge of BRCGS Issue 9.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays.
• Employee discounts.
• Free company products.
• Regular team socials and product tastings.
• Referral bonus scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• The opportunity to join a rapidly growing food business backed by a global industry leader.
• Genuine exposure to NPD, innovation and new product launches.
• The opportunity to work in a business going through significant growth and expansion.

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