Food Technologist - Hybrid: Customer Tech & NPD

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd.; United States; Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Retail & Foodservice exposure

Branded & own-label experience

Career development

Large international company

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Food Technologist for a hybrid role in Surrey with a leading international food manufacturer. You will manage day-to-day technical requirements for customer accounts, support launches, and ensure compliance with food safety standards.

You will collaborate with manufacturing sites, commercial teams and retailers to deliver high-quality products and drive improvements across branded and own-label portfolios, with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Food Science degree or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience in a food manufacturing technical or quality role.
• Proficient with HACCP, food safety and BRC standards.
• Experience with retailer/foodservice specifications systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence and willing to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day technical requirements for customer accounts.
• Coordinate own-label product launches from approval through to market launch.
• Complete and maintain customer specifications, technical documentation and online retailer portals.
• Support customer audits, technical reviews and compliance activities.
• Investigate and respond to customer complaints, driving corrective actions where required.
• Review artwork and product information to ensure legal and technical compliance.
• Work closely with manufacturing sites, commercial teams and customers to deliver excellent service.
• Support new product development projects across both branded and own-label portfolios.
• Conduct product quality assessments and sensory evaluations.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

BRC standards

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Multi-priority management

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Education

Food Science degree

Job description

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Food Technologist for a hybrid role in Surrey with a leading international food manufacturer. You will manage day-to-day technical requirements for customer accounts, support launches, and ensure compliance with food safety standards.

You will collaborate with manufacturing sites, commercial teams and retailers to deliver high-quality products and drive improvements across branded and own-label portfolios, with opportunities for career development.