Quality Assurance Technologist

Cavendish Maine; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Maine is seeking an experienced QA Technologist or Assistant Technologist to join its technical team in the UK. You will ensure products are safe, legal, compliant and responsibly sourced, working closely with Buying, Suppliers and internal teams.

The role involves managing technical files, conducting risk assessments, and supporting supplier onboarding and product approvals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG product compliance.
• Strong knowledge of product safety, risk assessment and compliance testing.
• Understanding of EN71, Toy Safety and GPSR.

Responsibilities

• Managing product technical files, specifications, test reports, declarations and Bills of Materials/Substances.
• Conducting risk assessments and briefing appropriate compliance testing.
• Reviewing and approving artwork and product labelling.
• Supporting supplier onboarding, product approval and due diligence processes.
• Providing technical support to Buying teams, including testing requirements and costs for new business.
• Supporting UKTR, EUDR, FSC, sustainability and packaging compliance.
• Reviewing MSDS, product specifications and other technical documentation.
• Supporting customer technical requests and maintaining departmental procedures.

Job description

A leading supplier of consumer products to major national supermarkets and high street brands is looking to strengthen its technical team. The business operates across stationery, creative play and paper-based celebration products, with a strong focus on product safety, compliance, responsible sourcing and sustainability.

The Role

An exciting opportunity for an experienced QA Technologist or Assistant Technologist looking to progress their career within a fast-paced technical environment.

You will be responsible for ensuring products are safe, legal, compliant and responsibly sourced, working closely with Buying, Suppliers and internal teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing product technical files, specifications, test reports, declarations and Bills of Materials/Substances.
• Conducting risk assessments and briefing appropriate compliance testing.
• Reviewing and approving artwork and product labelling.
• Supporting supplier onboarding, product approval and due diligence processes.
• Providing technical support to Buying teams, including testing requirements and costs for new business.
• Supporting UKTR, EUDR, FSC, sustainability and packaging compliance.
• Reviewing MSDS, product specifications and other technical documentation.
• Supporting customer technical requests and maintaining departmental procedures.

The Person

We are looking for a proactive and resilient Technologist with experience in FMCG product compliance, ideally within consumer products.

You will ideally have:

• Experience working with major retailers or high street brands.
• Strong knowledge of product safety, risk assessment and compliance testing.
• Understanding of EN71, Toy Safety and GPSR.
• Knowledge of REACH/SVHC, electricals, timber regulations and packaging waste is advantageous.
• Familiarity with SMETA and BSCI audits.
• Excellent IT, organisational and project management skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• A flexible, hands-on approach and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Contact: Rina Gokani or Shelley Velati

Reference: RG_SV/106672

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If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application.

Should you not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role we may keep your details in our hold file, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies. If you do not want us to do this please call us to advise.

In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine.