Technologist - Food

SGS; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is recruiting a Technologist - Food for remote nationwide work in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on preparing and approving product specifications, providing regulatory guidance, and ensuring compliance with client SLAs and KPIs.

Responsibilities include liaising with clients, suppliers and internal teams, and supporting various projects under the Technical Compliance Manager.

Qualifications

• Relevant Food Hygiene, Food Science or Regulatory qualification/degree.
• Food Safety Level 3 and HACCP Level 3 qualifications.
• Experience in the food industry, in a technical or regulatory role.
• Knowledge of HACCP, Food Safety and GFSI requirements.
• Knowledge of retailer specification systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, verify, check and approve product specifications accurately in line with client requirements and service level agreements to achieve business objectives.
• Provide technical and regulatory support and advice to clients as well as any other internal and external parties to support the business needs.
• Ensure areas of responsibility are delivered in line with customer policies and agreed KPIs, through liaising with clients, suppliers, and any other internal or external party to meet client and business needs.
• Delivering other projects as requested by the Technical Compliance Manager to meet client and business needs.

Education

Food Hygiene qualification

Food Science qualification

Regulatory qualification

Job description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 100,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Food industry services help ensure food safety, quality, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and auditing—supporting businesses across the supply chain from farm to fork.

Job Description

ROLE OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Technologist - Food
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location:Remote, UK

Main Purpose of Role

• Prepare, verify, check and approve product specifications accurately in line with client requirements and service level agreements to achieve business objectives.
• Provide technical and regulatory support and advice to clients as well as any other internal and external parties to support the business needs.
• Ensure areas of responsibility are delivered in line with customer policies and agreed KPIs, through liaising with clients, suppliers, and any other internal or external party to meet client and business needs.
• Delivering other projects as requested by the Technical Compliance Manager to meet client and business needs.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has extensive specification experience within a food manufacturing environment or food advisory service.

• Relevant Food Hygiene, Food Science or Regulatory qualification/degree.
• Food Safety Level 3 and HACCP Level 3 qualifications.
• Practical experience within the food industry, in a technical or regulatory role.
• Working knowledge of food technical and regulatory requirements, including HACCP, Food Safety and GFSI requirements.
• Practical knowledge of retailer specification systems.
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work effectively.

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (immediate access)
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.