Senior Food Technologist

£38,000 – £40,000
West London
Fresh Produce
Job ref: 8158

The company

The company’s mission is to provide truly sustainable food that supports people, places, and the planet.

They are looking to grow their dedicated team, with a like-minded individual who can share their ethos.

About the Senior Food Technologist job

You will be responsible for providing technical support and the approval of new suppliers by coordinating, collating, and filing all due diligence documentation.

You will also support the management of the Food Safety Quality Management System including HACCP to ensure the business is legally compliant.

Key tasks:

* Maintain the Approved Supplier List, ensuring up-to-date supplier approval questionnaires, product specifications, and certifications are held on file.

* Monitor supplier performance by raising and closing supplier non-conformances and complaints.

* Complete customer food safety questionnaires and other requests for documentation.

* Complete all customer specifications.

* Support both the preparation and during customer visits and third-party audits such as Demeter & BRC.

* Ensure that full traceability is maintained throughout the whole operation.

* Close actions raised by GMP monthly audit by liaising with different departments.

* Assist in label creation, NPD, and product launches.

Skills & experience required for the Senior Food Technologist job

* Strong technical track record in the food production industry.

* Ideally educated to a degree level in food science, food technology, food safety, or a related subject.

* Awareness of BRC and audit processes and standards.

* Experience working with food retailers or wholesalers.

* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

* Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

* Outstanding attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

More details

The Senior Food Technologist job is based in West London and is paying £38,000 – £40,000 according to your experience.

The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30 am – 5 pm.

How to apply

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Alternate job titles

Technical Supervisor | Technical Team Leader | Technical Administrator | Technical Coordinator | Technical Information Officer | Food Industry Technical Jobs | Specifications Technologist