Food Technologist

Food Technologist

GBP27,000 to GBP35,000
Berkshire
Food Manufacturing
Job ref: 8647

The company

You will be working for an extremely successful and well-established business that is dedicated to supplying high quality, luxury products combined with exceptional service, enabling customers to both innovate and increase productivity without compromising on quality.

About the Food Technologist job

The purpose of your role will be to take responsibility for the technical integrity and legal obligations of the food supply aspects of the operation and driving continuous improvement.

Key tasks

1. Keep the quality manual and other food safety documents including HACCP up to date and ensure the company meets all current food legislation while maintaining the company’s product & packaging specifications and labelling systems.
2. Support the successful completion of customer and third-party audits and visits, and participate in the investigation of complaints, food safety close calls, and trends ensuring effective preventive measures are arranged.
3. Challenge hygiene practices and standards with the aim of reducing food safety incidences, and train relevant quality management procedures and personnel linked to food safety, supporting a quality culture.
4. Gather, calculate, and submit data for the company’s obligations under packaging waste regulations and EPR, and maintain data.
5. Support and develop the technical department in conjunction with the line manager.

About You

The successful candidate shall be an excellent multi-tasker with a technical or quality background within food manufacturing, and degree level education in related food sciences. The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced role and environment, with a keen eye for detail and excellent numerical and analytical skills is essential.

1. An understanding of the principles of GMP and Global Food Safety Initiatives, production processes, raw materials, allergens, and finished products.
2. Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel.
3. Motivated, bright, and willing to take on new challenges, possessing a can-do attitude and being solution-focused.
4. Enthusiastic with a strong work ethic and keeping up to date with food legislative changes.
5. Organised, methodical, with excellent administrative and strong communication skills.
6. Good relationship building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.

More details

The Food Technologist job is based in Berkshire and is paying GBP27,000 - GBP35,000 according to your experience.

The working hours are Monday - Friday - Office Hours.