Food Product Technologist
Midlands Region – Bromsgrove based.
* £30,000 - £35,000 Basic Salary
* Discretionary Annual Bonus
* Company Pension Contribution
* Hybrid working
* Free on-site car parking
* Employee Assistance Program which includes a 24/7 virtual GP service
Do you yearn for a career in an evolving environment where every day offers you an opportunity to succeed? Are you dynamic and forward thinking, a team player who can multitask? Do you have passion and drive that transpires into your interactions on all levels? Are you methodical and organised? Do you want to achieve?
Look no further - we have the perfect job for you…
First Grade International Ltd is the UK based office for a Singaporean owned business with a reputation as a market leader in food ingredient importing/distribution globally. The Bulk Ingredient Department sources ingredients from around the world for distribution to the majority of the major food and drink manufacturers. We own the Koko Dairy Free brand which offers a range of Free From coconut based dairy alternatives to the Grocery and Health Food trade internationally. We are an ambitious, inclusive, forward-thinking business offering a supportive, friendly, team orientated culture within an excellent, modern office environment.
Due to the growth of our business, we are seeking a detail-oriented Product Technologist to join our team.
To be successful you will need:
· Degree or professional qualification in food science / production / retail desirable.
· Minimum Level 2 HACCP in manufacturing.
· Auditing experience is essential - a qualification is desirable.
· Essential Full driving license with willingness to travel within UK, and Internationally as required.
· Minimum 2 years’ experience within a product compliance or food technologist role.
· Experience working with GFSI businesses is desirable.
· Have a good understanding of EU/UK Food Regulations.
· Be able to demonstrate flexibility and reliability whilst managing your own workload.
· Be able to effectively communicate and work collaboratively.
· Exceptional attention to detail.
· High level of computer literacy including Microsoft Excel and Word.
Key Responsibilities:
· Completing customer forms, QAS and specifications
· Preparing samples according to testing schedules
· Managing new and existing product specifications
· Liaising with suppliers, ensuring compliance with our internal standards and customer requirements.
· Managing retail and bulk supplier approval’ and continual monitoring
· Conduct and/or assist with supplier audits
· Complete product risk assessments
· Reviewing and approving retail artwork and labels in line with the countries of sale
· Using internal database systems
· Managing customer complaints including investigations
· Working with suppliers to improve performance.
You should send your CV, including details of current remuneration, to:
Christina Haskoll, HR Manager, First Grade International Ltd, by email to Chaskoll@fg-int.co.uk by latest 08/11/24.
Interviews will be held on 15/11/24. If you have received no contact by 11/11/24 we will not be progressing your application further.
Strictly no agencies please.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Yearly bonus
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
* Do you have a good understanding of EU/UK Food Regulations?
* Do you have a minimum Level 2 HACCP in manufacturing?
* Do you have at least 1 years auditing experience and or an auditing qualification?
* Do you have a minimum 2 years’ experience within a product compliance or food technologist role?
* Are you willing and able to travel within UK, and Internationally as required?
* Do you have a high level of computer literacy including Microsoft Excel and Word?
Education:
* Bachelor's (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bromsgrove
Application deadline: 08/11/2024
Reference ID: Food Product Technologist October 2024
Expected start date: 16/12/2024
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