Technical Compliance Officer – Clevedon
Full-time, Permanent | Competitive Salary & Benefits
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00am – 5:00pm, Friday 9:00am – 4:15pm
Role Overview:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Technical Compliance Officer. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, strong task focus, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role involves maintaining compliance with industry standards such as BRCGS and M&S, managing raw material specifications, and ensuring product safety. A confident team player who can work independently, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, will excel in this position.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain company systems and procedures in line with BRCGS, M&S, and customer requirements.
* Conduct QC testing including water quality, environmental checks, and calibration.
* Manage Certificates of Analysis (CofAs) for raw materials, ensuring all products are safe, legal, and meet customer specifications.
* Act as the primary technical contact for the factory, addressing and resolving technical issues and customer queries.
* Oversee pest control contractors and coordinate lab sample dispatches.
* Support internal audits and procedure reviews, logging non-conformances and managing investigations.
* Manage Halal, Kosher, and Sedex certifications, ensuring compliance.
* Liaise with raw material suppliers to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
* Take on special projects relating to site-specific technical issues, preparing detailed reports as necessary.
* Assist in managing raw material data and specifications, providing support for writing company and customer specifications.
* Collaborate with the customer service team to log sample results, generate CofAs, and escalate out-of-specification results to the Technical Manager.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Ideally, a degree in Food Science or a related field.
* Proven experience with HACCP, internal audits, and BRC/customer audits.
* Strong background in writing procedures and conducting QC testing.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
* GCSEs (or equivalent) with at least a Grade B in Maths and English (both written and verbal).
* Excellent time management skills and a flexible approach to work.
* Full Right to Work in the UK.
* A Full Clean Driving Licence is essential.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in food safety, quality assurance, and compliance to contribute to a dynamic team
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