Specifications Technologist

Slough
Full Time
Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm
Up to 36k p/a depending on experience
Permanent

Our client, a leading food supplier, are looking for an experienced Technologist to join their food supply team, based in Slough.

In this role, you will be responsible for the technical integrity and legal obligations of the food supply operation.

• Keep the quality manual and other food safety documents including HACCP up to date and to ensure the company meets with all current food legislation.
• Support the successful completion of customer and third-party audits and visits.
• Ensure that suppliers meet with the company’s quality requirements.
• Maintain the company’s product & packaging specifications and labelling systems.
• Gather, calculate and submit data for the company’s obligations under packaging waste regulations and EPR.
• Complete customer line forms, questionnaires and specification requests.
• Set up and maintain data in the company’s ERP system(s).
• Undertake GMP audits according to agreed audit schedule, distribute the results and ensure the closure of actions raised.
• Lead and/or participate in root cause investigation when incidents or trends appear.
• Participate in the investigation of complaints, food safety close calls and trends ensuring effective preventive measures are put in place.
• Train relevant quality management procedures and personnel linked to food safety and supporting a quality culture as appropriate.
• Challenge hygiene practices and standards with the aim of reducing food safety incidences.
• Proactively support initiatives to improve product safety, quality and culture.
• Support and develop the Technical department in conjunction with line manager.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a technical and quality role within the food sector for at least 2 years.
• Degree in Food Science or a related subject.
• A good understanding of production processes, raw materials, allergens and finished products.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Organised, methodical, with excellent administrative and strong communication skills.
• Good relationship building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• An understanding of the principles of GMP and Global Food Safety Initiatives.
• Detail oriented, with excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong MS Office skills, including Excel.
• Be proactive, motivated and a self-starter seeing projects through from start to finish.
• Keeping up-to-date with food legislative changes.

If this role sounds of interest to you, we would love to hear from you! Please apply now with your most recent CV for immediate consideration. Due to the high number of applications we receive, unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.