Food Technologist

Job Description

Job Title: Food TechnologistLocation: Wembley Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 P/A - Pending on experienceWorking Pattern - Mon - Friday Overview Search are currently working with a leading food manufacturing business. My client has a fantastic opportunity for a Food Technologist to join their growing business. This is a great opportunity for a highly organised candidate who can work in fast paced environments.The Ideal candidate will takes pride in ensuring of the required duties are completed to the highest standards. Main Roles and Responsibilities* Delivery of accurate and up to date food packaging data to fulfil business commitments and legal obligations.* Work with our product development and procurement teams to implement ingredient changes that enhance or dont impact consumer perceptions, ensuring continuity and efficiency of supply.* Gain expert knowledge on Raw materials and NPD entering the Business; ensure that HACCP systems and Allergen Management are kept up to date.* Primarily responsible for managing all artwork and packaging generation to required timescales to facilitate product launches* Review and sign-off of all specifications in line with business requirements.* Liaise with suppliers to ensure specification data is accurate and completed to required timelines.* Support development and roll-out of new packaging formats.* Act as first point of contact for supplier queries * Complete internal audits to validate data accuracy* Support environmental manager with collation and reporting of accurate packaging data for robust internal and external reporting. * Monitor and report on supplier performance* Auditing suppliers* Understand and interpret information for non-technical colleagues.* Bar code generation and validation. * Responsible for checking pack descriptions, compliant ingredient declarations with nutritional guidelines and labelling legislation. * Create and maintain physical Packaging Files. * Developing and maintaining label libraries and providing final approved * Following a secure formalised protocol for generating and archiving packaging specifications, annual reviews. * Liaise with dedicated customers to ensure all specification formats and technical documentation are completed against customer timelines. * Writing and updating the QAS Library, as required. * Keeping up to date with industry knowledge on new innovations available in the market.Required Experience * 4+ years of experience in a food technologist role (ideally for a BRC certified company)* Excellent understanding of food labelling and declaration (up to date knowledge of food regulations)* Understanding of food safety and HACCP within a factory and how NPD/EPD can effect this* Self-motivated and excellent communicator. * Team player with a flexible and positive approach. * Assume accountability for their work and deliver to agreed timescales.* Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. * Lead by example, have energy and enthusiasm to resolve issues.* Multilingual a benefit* Experience working with exports to different global markets a benefitSearch is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Keyskills :
Food SafetyISOQuality AssuranceSALSABRCGS