Product Technologist

LT Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Product Technologist based in Greater London. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in quality, product safety, or compliance roles within consumer goods. Responsibilities include overseeing product safety and compliance, ensuring adherence to UK and EU regulatory requirements, and collaborating with design teams. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £40,000, depending on experience, within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role within consumer goods.
• Practical, detail-focused manager thriving in fast-paced environments.
• Proactive approach to improving systems, processes, and product performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee product safety, quality, and compliance for products.
• Ensure products meet UK and EU regulatory requirements.
• Determine testing requirements and compile technical files.
• Manage inspections and quality standards across factories.
• Collaborate with design teams on product projects.

Skills

Experience in quality, product safety, or compliance

Detail-oriented management

Problem-solving abilities

Understanding of product design and manufacturing risks

Job description

Product Technologist

JOB TITLE: Product Technologist

Location: Greater London

Salary: up to £40,000 (with flexibility)

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

Overview

LT Talent Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee product safety, quality, and compliance for all items distributed, with a focus on plastics, printed products, and some textiles.
• Ensure all products meet UK and EU regulatory requirements.
• Determine and manage testing requirements; compile and review technical files; conduct risk assessments; and verify product specifications.
• Review artworks and packaging to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor in-market product performance and lead timely investigations and corrective actions where required.
• Manage product safety reporting, analysis, and continuous quality improvement processes.
• Introduce and enhance quality assurance tools throughout the product design and development process.
• Oversee inspection standards across factories, ensuring consistency and alignment with company quality expectations.
• Maintain and continuously develop the company’s quality manual in line with regulatory updates and customer requirements.
• Collaborate closely with design teams and have hands-on involvement across multiple licensed product projects.

About You

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar quality, product safety, or compliance role within consumer goods.
• A practical, detail-focused manager who thrives in fast-paced environments and can juggle multiple projects.
• A natural problem-solver with a proactive approach to improving systems, processes, and product performance.
• Engineering knowledge or experience is beneficial in understanding product design and manufacturing risks.

How to Apply

If you have the relevant experience and are excited by this opportunity, please apply here. If suitable, I’ll be in touch within 48 hours to discuss next steps.