Technical Co-Ordinator

MorePeople; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MorePeople is assisting a growing consumer products business in Welwyn to find a Technical Coordinator for its Quality Assurance team. The role covers product compliance, supplier management, testing programmes and environmental responsibilities across multiple markets.

You will support external testing bodies, monitor UK/EU regulatory changes, and maintain Declarations of Conformity and compliance records while coordinating with suppliers and internal teams on testing and packaging standards.

Qualifications

• Experience within quality assurance, technical compliance, product compliance or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of product regulatory requirements and compliance processes.
• Knowledge of UK and EU regulations such as GPSR, REACH, RoHS, WEEE, EMC and Toy Safety requirements.
• Experience managing technical documentation, testing reports and compliance records.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve issues effectively.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers, external testing bodies and internal stakeholders.
• Experience with environmental compliance requirements including EPR, PPT, WEEE or related regulations would be advantageous.
• Commercial awareness and a commitment to maintaining high quality and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Supporting product compliance approvals through external testing and certification bodies such as SGS, Eurofins and Intertek.
• Monitoring changes in UK and EU product legislation and supporting regulatory compliance activities.
• Maintaining technical documentation, Declarations of Conformity and compliance records.
• Liaising with suppliers and overseas teams to obtain compliance documentation, test reports and technical specifications.
• Coordinating product testing programmes, managing sample submissions and supporting quality inspections.
• Monitoring product development and APQP schedules to ensure launch and shipment deadlines are met.
• Supporting investigations into product failures, customer complaints and non-conformance issues.
• Reviewing packaging, labelling, manuals and warranty information to ensure regulatory and retailer compliance.
• Managing artwork approval processes with internal stakeholders.
• Supporting environmental compliance initiatives including EPR, Plastic Packaging Tax, WEEE and battery regulations.
• Maintaining compliance records, packaging data and reporting documentation for audits and regulatory submissions.
• Working closely with suppliers to improve packaging sustainability and reduce environmental impact.
• Supporting audits, retailer compliance reviews and continuous improvement projects across the business.
• Assisting with company exhibitions, merchandising activities and showroom support when required.

Skills

Quality assurance

Technical compliance

Product compliance

Regulatory understanding

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Supplier collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

Are you contientious with a passion for product compliance, quality assurance and regulatory standards?

We're working with a well-established and growing consumer products business looking to add a Technical Coordinator to its Quality Assurance team. This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll support product compliance, supplier management, testing programmes and environmental responsibilities, helping to ensure products meet legal, customer and business requirements across multiple markets.

This opportunity would suit someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and an interest in product quality, compliance and continuous improvement within a busy consumer products environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting product compliance approvals through external testing and certification bodies such as SGS, Eurofins and Intertek.
• Monitoring changes in UK and EU product legislation and supporting regulatory compliance activities.
• Maintaining technical documentation, Declarations of Conformity and compliance records.
• Liaising with suppliers and overseas teams to obtain compliance documentation, test reports and technical specifications.
• Coordinating product testing programmes, managing sample submissions and supporting quality inspections.
• Monitoring product development and APQP schedules to ensure launch and shipment deadlines are met.
• Supporting investigations into product failures, customer complaints and non-conformance issues.
• Reviewing packaging, labelling, manuals and warranty information to ensure regulatory and retailer compliance.
• Managing artwork approval processes with internal stakeholders.
• Supporting environmental compliance initiatives including EPR, Plastic Packaging Tax, WEEE and battery regulations.
• Maintaining compliance records, packaging data and reporting documentation for audits and regulatory submissions.
• Working closely with suppliers to improve packaging sustainability and reduce environmental impact.
• Supporting audits, retailer compliance reviews and continuous improvement projects across the business.
• Assisting with company exhibitions, merchandising activities and showroom support when required.

What We're Looking For

• Experience within quality assurance, technical compliance, product compliance or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of product regulatory requirements and compliance processes.
• Knowledge of UK and EU regulations such as GPSR, REACH, RoHS, WEEE, EMC and Toy Safety requirements.
• Experience managing technical documentation, testing reports and compliance records.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve issues effectively.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers, external testing bodies and internal stakeholders.
• Experience with environmental compliance requirements including EPR, PPT, WEEE or related regulations would be advantageous.
• Commercial awareness and a commitment to maintaining high quality and compliance standards.

What's In It For You?

• Opportunity to join a growing and successful consumer products business.
• Broad and varied role with exposure to compliance, technical, quality and sustainability initiatives.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment with cross-functional exposure.
• Opportunity to work closely with international suppliers and industry-leading testing partners.
• Career development opportunities within quality assurance and technical compliance.
• The chance to play a key role in maintaining product quality, safety and regulatory compliance across a diverse product portfolio.

About the Company

Our client is a well-established supplier of premium consumer products, supplying retailers and trade partners across the UK and Ireland. With a reputation for quality, innovation and excellent customer service, they have built a strong portfolio of recognised brands serving the outdoor living, home and lifestyle sectors.

As a family-owned business with a collaborative culture, they are committed to continuous improvement, sustainability and long-term growth. Their team is passionate about delivering exceptional products and customer experiences, while providing employees with the support and opportunities needed to develop their careers.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation where you'll play a key role in supporting product quality, regulatory compliance and sustainability objectives while contributing to the company's continued success and growth.