Job description

BASED NORTH EAST LONDON

COMPANY

Market leading Food Business now looking to recruit a Food Technologist

ROLE

Customer Technical management: responsible for technical relationships, technical systems and processes and also responding to technical customer queries from any customer

Supplier Technical Management: assisting the Technical team in the process of supplier selection, approval and management to assure consistent on-going quality and food safety. This includes liaison with suppliers on audits, certifications, complaints and scorecard/KPI issues.

QMS System Management: responsible for the daily management and auditing of standards, systems and processes which assure the consistent quality and food safety of all Company products through the transport, logistics and warehouse operation including branded and private label products.

CANDIDATE

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, either development or project management or both
In-depth food knowledge and expertise – a ‘foodie’, someone who knows what good quality looks, tastes, and smells like.
Relevant product knowledge would be beneficial but open to applications from any food sector
Project management principles – resourceful, problem solver, upfront thinking, and risk management.
Up-to-date on Food Technology: Processing, Microbiology, Packaging, Nutrition, Shelf Life, Allergen management, Food Safety, Quality Management, Statistical Sampling, Food Legislation etc.
EXperience working to HACCP and BRC standards
Familiarity with UK-Retailer policies, guidelines and Technical IT systems e.g. Sainsbury’s Evolve, M&S Find, Waitrose Engage & WPP etc.
EU and UK legislation knowledge
Supplier auditing
Principles of Ethical trading, Sustainability, Health & Safety at Work, Sedex.
A full UK drivers licence is advantageous and a willingness to travel abroad will be required

WHAT'S ON OFFER

Competitive basic salary
Pension
BUPA Healthcare
Employee Discounts on products
Training and development
Cycle to work scheme
Travel card loan

*Travel to Europe around once every two months

Mon- Fri 9am- 5:30pm, 5 days a week Office based

If you are interested in this position then please forward a copy of your most up to date CV to andrew@drnewitt.com or contact Andrew Donaldson on 0131 226 5060.