Product Technologists - 1 Hardlines & 1 Softlines

Eurofins Food & Water Testing UK & IE; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytical testing company is seeking a compliance officer in Northampton. This role requires 3+ years of experience in a quality or manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for ensuring product compliance and managing critical path deadlines. Competitive salary and benefits including life insurance, medical coverage, and career opportunities provided.

Benefits

Life assurance (4x salary)

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Holiday purchase options

Perkbox discounts

Free parking

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of proven successful experience in a similar role within a Quality or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with retailers, brands, sourcing offices, vendors, and factories.
• Electrical product knowledge for Hardlines positions is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance across product ranges including softlines, hardlines, and toys.
• Liaise with suppliers on product approvals and maintain critical path deadlines.
• Update the Product Lifecycle Management system (PLM) with relevant information.

Skills

Critical path management

Product sealing procedures

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Job 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, we specialise in leather, consumer, and chemicals testing, providing targeted 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.

The Role

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

Main Duties

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

Documentation and Technical Files

1. Maintain technical files, product information files, and regulatory reports.
2. Track and manage compliance documentation across SKUs and regions.
3. Collaborate with Quality and Product Development teams to integrate compliance early in the product lifecycle.
4. Advise on product claims, advertising standards, and legal labelling, ensuring they are evidence-based.
5. Liaise with clients' Quality Assurance teams to resolve compliance issues or manage product recalls.

What We Are Looking For

• At least 3 years of proven successful experience in a similar role within 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, and factories.
• Highly organized with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple product categories simultaneously.
• Ability to work under pressure and produce quality work at a fast pace.
• Willingness to commute to Coventry once a month for retailer meetings.
• Responsible, punctual, flexible, with a strong work ethic.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to use initiative.
• Must have electrical product knowledge for Hardlines positions.

We offer competitive salaries, life assurance (4x salary), private medical insurance, health cash plan, income protection, a group pension scheme (up to 5% match), holiday purchase options, Perkbox discounts, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free parking, and worldwide career opportunities.

This role is office-based, 37.5 hours per week, with core hours from 8:45 am to 5:00 pm. Flexitime options are available.