Senior Product Technologist

Card Factory plc; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Card Factory plc in Wakefield is seeking a Senior Product Technologist to lead safe, compliant, high‑quality products in our gifting range. You will ensure regulatory, brand, and sustainability standards are met while working closely with buying, design and suppliers to drive continuous improvement across the range.

This hybrid role requires guiding technical processes, reviewing labelling, managing risk assessments and technical files, and acting as deputy to the Head of Technical Compliance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a technical or product compliance role.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Solid expertise in materials and manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of product compliance and regulatory requirements.
• High attention to detail with confident decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical product development from concept to production, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Manage risk assessments, testing, technical files, and regulatory compliance.
• Support buyers and suppliers with technical guidance and quality expectations.
• Review product labelling and manage supplier onboarding.
• Anticipate regulatory changes and help build a high-performing QA team culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Materials expertise

Attention to detail

Job description

About The Role

We’re looking for a skilled Senior Product Technologist to help us deliver safe, compliant, and high‑quality products across in our gifting area. You’ll play a key role in ensuring everything we create meets regulatory, brand, and sustainability standards, while supporting our broader commercial strategy. Working closely with buying, design, and our supplier base, you’ll lead technical processes, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement across our range.

In this role, you’ll also act as a trusted deputy to the Head of Technical Compliance and Sustainable Sourcing, helping to shape and support business priorities.

This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days per week in our Wakefield Head Office.

What You’ll Do

• Lead technical product development from concept to production, ensuring products are safe, compliant, and right first time.
• Manage risk assessments, testing, technical files, and regulatory compliance.
• Support buyers and suppliers with technical guidance, quality expectations, and clear communication.
• Review product labelling, manage supplier onboarding, and drive improvements through data and customer feedback.
• Anticipate regulatory changes and contribute to building a high‑performance culture within the QA Technical team.

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive experience in a similar technical or product compliance‑focused role
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills
• Solid technical expertise in materials and manufacturing
• Deep understanding of product compliance and regulatory requirements
• High attention to detail with sound, confident decision‑making