Product Technologists - 1 Hardlines & 1 Softlines

Eurofins; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins is seeking two Product Technologists for their Hardlines and Softlines divisions. The successful candidates will ensure compliance, handling product approvals and documentation, while collaborating with various stakeholders. This is a full-time, office-based role offering competitive benefits in a supportive work environment.

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 annually

Perkbox discounts

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Worldwide career opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Understanding of critical path management.
• Knowledge of product sealing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance across product ranges.
• Approve documents such as Risk Assessments and Test Plans.
• Track compliance documentation across SKUs.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Job description

Product Technologists - 1 Hardlines & 1 Softlines

• Full-time

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, we specialise in leather, consumer, and chemicals, providing targeted testing and consulting solutions along 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.

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 responsibilities to meet business needs and be fully committed to these.
• 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.
• Track and manage compliance documentation across SKUs and regions.
• Collaborate with Quality and Product Development teams to incorporate compliance early in the product lifecycle.
• Work with stakeholders on product claims, advertising standards, and legal labelling, ensuring they are evidence-based.
• Coordinate with clients' Quality Assurance teams to resolve compliance issues or product recalls.

What We Are Looking For:

• At least 3 years of successful experience in a similar role within a Quality or manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of critical path management.
• Knowledge of product sealing procedures and product fit for use.
• Experience working with retailers, brands, sourcing offices, vendors, suppliers, and factories.
• Highly organized with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple product categories simultaneously.
• Ability to work under pressure and produce quality work at a fast pace.
• Ability to commute to Coventry once a month for retailer meetings.
• Responsible, punctual, flexible, with a strong work ethic.
• A proactive problem solver who recognizes the need for improvement.
• Supportive of an honest and open working environment, adaptable to change.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and resourceful.

We currently have 2 positions. Please note that 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 annually, Perkbox discounts, 24/7 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. The company offers a flexitime system, allowing variation of start and finish times by 30 minutes, provided contractual hours are met daily.