Technologist - Food

ROLE OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Technologist - Food
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Remote, UK
• Hours: 37.5 per week
• Salary: From £36,000 pa
• Industry: Health & Nutrition - food

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.

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

Essential

• 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.

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)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• 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.

APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.