Food Technologist - Spec Technician

Role Description:

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager you are responsible for a variety of Technical Services activities supporting Technical Department to ensure Legality, Safety and Compliance whilst collaborating with the NPD and Sales Team to ensure the successful launch of new products. This role plays a vital part in the compliance of our products and providing excellent Technical Service to existing and new customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete the generation of new customer specifications and complete customer portals with all customer requirements.
• Deal with Technical Customer Service queries, responding in a timely and professional manner and supporting key customer accounts as required.
• To sign off artwork in accordance with legal requirements.
• Be part of the new product development process, ensuring full compliance to technical standards.
• Be competent to cover the generation of labels in the absence of our NPD and project coordinator.
• Support and manage NPD, trials and sample processes including managing and supporting shelf-life validation processes.
• Carry out Monthly Traceability & Mass Balance Audits.
• Member of Internal Audit Team (carry out assigned audits)
• Supporting the Food Safety & Quality Management System maintenance.
• Weekly export documentation and lead Vet visits.
• Be an integral member of the team during external audits for traceability/mass balance, supplier approval and other areas as required.
• Be involved in supporting and actioning non-conformances and corrective action plans where applicable.
• Supporting customer COP requirements and gap analysis.
• To Deputise for the Technical Services & Compliance Manager as required.
• Support with implementation of new processes in alignment with the EFSQMS.

• Support and complete complaint investigations via the non-conformance process.
• Build strong relationships with wider teams.

• Additional tasks as required.

The ideal candidate:

The ideal candidate must have:

• Food related qualification or relevant industry experience.
• Previous experience of working within a compliance and standards driven environment – British Retail Consortium (BRC).
• Knowledge of food legislation.
• Legal labelling trained to approval label and artwork.
• High levels of attention to detail.
• Food Safety Level 3.
• HACCP Level 3.
• Internal Audit qualification.
• A strong understanding of microbiology and nutrition.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within a similar role in FMCG.

• An understanding of the operational side of Food Manufacturing.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong planning and organisational skills with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be flexible to meet business needs.
• A passion for delivering results and the drive to exceed expectations.
• A team player.
• Self-motivated and a strong commitment to personal development.

Working Hours:

• 40 hours per week Monday to Friday.

Benefits:

• Free parking, within proximity to all major travel networks
• 23 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday, increasing with service
• An extra day off for your birthday!
• Health cash plan, after 3 months – claim money back on essential healthcare such as dental and eye care, for you and your children.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company pension scheme (4% employer contributions)
• Company paid events throughout the year.
• FREE pack of cheese every week
• Discounted staff cheese shop
• Doughnut Fridays
• Flexible working

Please note we unfortunately do not offer sponsorship for work visas or immigration. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

If this sounds like it could be the role for you then please email HR@extonsfoods.com

Learn more about Extons Foods at https://www.extonsfoods.com/