Quality & Compliance Technologist (12-Month FTC)

Freixenet Copestick Limited; Massachusetts, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Enhanced pension contributions

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Freixenet Copestick Ltd, a leading UK drinks supplier, seeks a Technologist to support the Technical & Sustainability team, ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining quality management systems. You will work cross-functionally with suppliers and internal stakeholders to uphold quality and food safety across the business.

The role is a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover with full-time hours, offering exposure to audits, documentation, and NPD support within a fast-paced production

Qualifications

• Previous experience within food manufacturing in a technical, production or quality-focused role.
• Experience in an analytical, investigative or data-driven environment.
• Comfortable using multiple software platforms and cloud-based systems.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to data and processes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across different teams.
• Ability to take initiative and develop creative solutions to problems.
• An interest in quality, food safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Complete customer and supplier technical specifications and intake specifications with our bottling facility.
• Manage packaging compliance submissions, including PRN and EPR data.
• Complete customer approval questionnaires and supporting documentation.
• Respond to HMRC traceability requests and maintain accurate records.
• Lead monthly complaints meetings and manage investigations with suppliers, ensuring corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
• Lead monthly non-conformance meetings and manage corrective action processes.
• Coordinate internal audit activities, conduct audits and support the wider technical team.
• Support bulk wine production by managing out-of-specification intake results.
• Support NPD projects by managing technical requirements and label approvals for new wine launches.
• Collect and analyse technical data to support KPI reporting and trending.
• File and maintain new and existing trademarks.
• Actively contribute to HACCP, TACCP and VACCP teams.
• Respond to technical queries from internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical

Data-driven

Attention to detail

Communication

Initiative

Continuous improvement

Education

Food science degree

Tools

Cloud-based systems

Multiple software platforms

Job description

Freixenet Copestick Ltd, a leading UK drinks supplier, seeks a Technologist to support the Technical & Sustainability team, ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining quality management systems. You will work cross-functionally with suppliers and internal stakeholders to uphold quality and food safety across the business.

The role is a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover with full-time hours, offering exposure to audits, documentation, and NPD support within a fast-paced production