Product Technologist – Hardlines & Softlines

Eurofins; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins is hiring for a compliance role that focuses on ensuring product approval and managing critical pathways. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of three years of experience in quality or manufacturing environments, alongside strong organizational and problem-solving skills. This is an office-based position with comprehensive benefits including competitive salary and career opportunities.

Benefits

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Private Medical Insurance

Healthcash Care Plan

Income Protection

Group Pension Scheme (up to 5% match)

Option to buy up to 5 days holiday

Perkbox discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Parking

Worldwide career opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a Quality or manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of critical path management.
• Ability to manage multiple product categories.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance across product ranges including approvals and documentation.
• Maintain technical files and manage compliance documentation effectively.
• Liaise with stakeholders to resolve compliance issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Eurofins|BLC is a small but growing business specialising in testing and consulting within the Eurofins Softlines and Leather division. Established for over 100 years, specialising in leather, consumer, and chemicals, we have the technical expertise to provide targeted testing and consulting solutions across the supply chain.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.515 billion and has been one of the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

The Role:

To ensure compliance across our client’s product ranges, including softlines, hardlines, and toys. To liaise with suppliers on product approvals and maintain critical path deadlines.

Main Duties:

• Product approval
• Take ownership of relevant areas to meet business needs and be fully committed.
• Escalate process failures to your line manager.
• Maintain Critical Path deadlines through supplier monitoring.
• Update the Product Lifecycle Management system (PLM) with all relevant information for accurate reporting.
• Approve documents such as Risk Assessments, Artwork, Test Plans, Test Reports, CR & Packaging Data, Declarations of Compliance, and Declarations of Conformity.
• Approve production samples.

Documentation and Technical Files

• Maintain technical files, product information files, and regulatory reports.
• Manage compliance documentation across SKUs and regions.
• Collaborate with Quality and Product Development teams to integrate compliance early in the product lifecycle.
• Work with stakeholders to advise on product claims, advertising standards, and legal labelling, ensuring they are evidence-based.
• Liaise with clients' Quality Assurance teams to resolve compliance issues or product recalls.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of successful experience at a similar level in a Quality or manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of critical path management.
• Knowledge of product sealing procedures, including product fit for use.
• Experience working with retailers, brands, sourcing offices, vendors, suppliers, and factories.
• Highly organised with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple product categories.
• Ability to work under pressure and produce quality work efficiently.
• Ability to commute to Coventry once a month for retailer meetings.
• Responsible, punctual, flexible, with a strong work ethic.
• Problem-solving skills and a common-sense approach.
• Supportive of an honest, open working environment; adaptable to change.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and resourceful.

Additional Information

We currently have 2 positions; for the Hardlines role, electrical product knowledge is required.

Benefits: Competitive salary, Life Assurance (4x salary), Private Medical Insurance, Healthcash Care Plan, Income Protection, Group Pension Scheme (up to 5% match), option to buy up to 5 days holiday, Perkbox discounts, Employee Assistance Programme, Free Parking, and worldwide career opportunities.

This role is office-based, 37.5 hours per week. Core hours are 8:45 am to 5:00 pm. Flexitime allows variation of start and finish times by 30 minutes, provided contractual hours are met daily.