Technologist

Nelson Permanent Placements; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent fresh produce company based in Birmingham is seeking a Graduate Technologist to ensure that sourced products meet safety, quality, and sustainability standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and Excel skills, have a proactive attitude, and be willing to travel for audits and training. This role includes maintaining quality records, supporting ethical requirements, and working closely with suppliers and retailers. A competitive salary and benefits are offered, including opportunities for national and international travel.

Benefits

Salary between £28,000 - £34,000

20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Workplace pension

Onsite parking

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good communication skills for effective collaboration.
• Strong Excel skills for data management and reporting.
• Attention to detail for maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Check product quality and understand seasonal changes.
• Keep supplier and grower records up to date.
• Support ethical and sustainability requirements across the supply base.
• Audit suppliers and farms in the UK and internationally.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Strong computer skills, especially Excel

Good organisation and attention to detail

Proactive approach and willingness to learn

Confidence when speaking with suppliers, customers, and colleagues

Ability to manage tasks accurately

Full, clean driving licence

Willingness to travel within the UK and abroad

Job description

Overview

Nelson Permanent Placements are hiring for a Graduate Technologist to join our independent fresh produce client based in Birmingham who source their produce globally. In this role, you will help ensure that the fruit, vegetables and salads grown are sourced, packed and supplied to meet all Legal, Safety, Quality, Ethical and Sustainability standards.

You will work with suppliers around the world, as well as UK retailers, and will have the chance to travel nationally and internationally for audits, visits and training.

Key Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills, especially Excel
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn
• Confidence when speaking with suppliers, customers and colleagues
• Ability to manage tasks accurately and work to deadlines
• A full, clean driving licence (preferred, but not essential)
• Willingness to travel within the UK and abroad

Responsibilities

• Check product quality and understand seasonal changes
• Keep supplier and grower records up to date
• Support ethical, sustainability and quality requirements across the supply base
• Help maintain customer and supplier due diligence systems
• Visit and audit suppliers, packhouses and farms in the UK and internationally
• Report on product quality issues and provide feedback to suppliers
• Attend customer meetings and support the wider technical team
• Manage customer specifications and update internal systems
• Support new product development and prepare product samples
• Complete internal and external KPI reports
• Help with internal audits and follow up actions
• Take part in trial work, benchmarking and product comparisons
• Support compliance, risk assessments and food safety standards (HACCP, TACCP, VACCP)

Employment Package

• Salary between £28,000 - £34,000 depending on experience
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm
• 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Workplace pension
• Onsite parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for UK and international travel

How to Apply

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Nelson Permanent Placements Ltd. The services of Nelson Permanent Placements Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.

Please be advised that our client can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom.

Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed