SGS

Technologist - Food

United Kingdom full-time Mid GBP36,000 - GBP36,000
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Job Title: Technologist - Food

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Remote, UK

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: From£36,000 pa

Industry: Health & Nutrition - food

Main Purpose of Role

Prepare, verify, check and approve product specifications accurately in line with client requirements and service level agreements to achieve business objectives.

Provide technical and regulatory support and advice to clients as well as any other internal and external parties to support the business needs.

Ensure areas of responsibility are delivered in line with customer policies and agreed KPIs, through liaising with clients, suppliers, and any other internal or external party to meet client and business needs.

Delivering other projects as requested by the Technical Compliance Manager to meet client and business needs.

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has extensive specification experience within a food manufacturing environment or food advisory service.
Essential

Relevant Food Hygiene, Food Science or Regulatory qualification/degree.

Food Safety Level 3 and HACCP Level 3 qualifications.

Practical experience within the food industry, in a technical or regulatory role.

Working knowledge of food technical and regulatory requirements, including HACCP, Food Safety and GFSI requirements.

Practical knowledge of retailer specification systems.

Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work effectively.

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)

Private medical cover (immediate access)

Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance

Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays

An additional day off for your birthday

Retailer Discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay

Length of Service Awards

Christmas Vouchers

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 100,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.
SGS’s Food industry services help ensure food safety, quality, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and auditing—supporting businesses across the supply chain from farm to fork.
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