Food Technologist

Talent Guardian; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic food industry leader as a Specifications/Product Technologist! This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a collaborative technical team, ensuring compliance with food safety and regulatory standards. You'll engage with suppliers and internal teams to maintain product specifications, assist with accreditation processes, and manage customer feedback. If you're passionate about food safety and specifications, this position offers a competitive salary and the chance to grow your career in an innovative environment. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science or related field required.
• 1-2 years experience in a technical food industry role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with suppliers to create product specifications.
• Support food safety compliance with UK regulations.

Skills

Product Specification Writing

Understanding of UK Labelling Requirements

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Strong Communication Skills

Knowledge of BRC Requirements

HACCP Level 2 or 3

Education

Degree in Food Science

Degree in Nutrition

Degree in Product Development

Job description

This range is provided by Talent Guardian. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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We are currently seeking a talented Specifications/Product Technologist to join a leading food industry client. This exciting opportunity will allow you to work within a collaborative technical team, ensuring compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.

About the Role:

As a Specifications/Product Technologist, you’ll support the Technical Manager to ensure compliance with food safety, specifications, and labelling. You’ll work with suppliers, customers, and internal teams to maintain accurate product specs and meet legal and customer requirements. You’ll also deputise for the Technical Manager when needed and assist with ad-hoc projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with suppliers to create and update product and packaging specifications accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update customer specification platforms (such as Evolve) with all relevant technical information.
• Support food safety and labelling compliance in line with UK regulations and customer requirements.
• Work closely with the NPD and Marketing teams to ensure all specifications, pack copies, artwork, and labels are compliant with legislation.
• Assist with BRCGS Storage & Distribution accreditation, with a focus on specifications, product risk assessments, and labelling.
• Manage customer complaints, liaising with suppliers and customers when required.
• Provide assistance with packaging data collection and reporting for both internal systems and external reporting platforms.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Product Development, or a related field.
• Proven experience in writing product specifications and an understanding of UK labelling requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 1–2 years’ experience in a technical food industry role.
• Knowledge of BRC requirements.
• HACCP Level 2 or Level 3 qualification would be great!

What’s In It For You

The position offers a competitive salary package, and opportunities to grow your career with a company that values innovation, authenticity, and drive.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing, Product Management, and Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Wholesale Food and Beverage, and Food and Beverage Retail

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