Ready to help create the products everyone’s talking about?

We’re hiring a Food Technologist to join a dynamic, fast-paced team shaping the future of this growing ambient food category across the UK and Europe. This hybrid role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge innovation, legislation compliance, supplier management, and technical support—right from concept through to launch.

Whether you’re passionate about food legislation, label accuracy, product quality, or innovation, this role gives you the opportunity to make a tangible impact on products that land on shelves across the continent. If you’re looking for variety, challenge, and visibility—this is the one.

You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

Product Development & Compliance

• Support the NPD process from concept through to launch, ensuring legal, safety, and quality compliance.
• Prepare and maintain product specifications, ensuring alignment with UK/EU regulations and retailer requirements.
• Approve product artwork and label declarations, ensuring all packaging is legally compliant.
• Handle day-to-day technical queries from internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers—including NPD, export, and regulatory questions.

Quality Assurance & Testing

• Coordinate product sampling, shelf-life testing, sensory panels, and monthly surveillance testing.
• Support post-launch reviews, troubleshooting issues and providing technical input.
• Conduct supplier audits and risk assessments to verify food safety and quality standards.
• Manage quarterly supplier testing data and maintain readiness for customer audits.
• Keep retailer documentation and portals updated with key technical files such as HACCP plans, allergen risk assessments, and complaints procedures.

Retail & Regulatory Support

• Maintain the master packaging data spreadsheet and submit Packaging Waste Data (H1/H2) and RAM assessments.
• Prepare and update Mock Recall, Quality Panel, and Surveillance Testing schedules.
• Collaborate with the Product team and suppliers to finalise Quality Contracts and QAS documentation.
• Submit and maintain compliance through retailer portals, ensuring everything is audit-ready.

What’s required?

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a technical, quality, or NPD role within the food industry.
• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of food legislation, HACCP, labelling, and allergen management.
• Exposure to working with co-manufacturers or external suppliers preferred.
• Familiarity with UK retailer specifications is highly desirable.

Key competencies and skills:

• Strong understanding of food safety, quality systems, and UK/EU legislation.
• Excellent project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving ability.
• High attention to detail and comfort working with technical data.
• Ability to influence others, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to fast-changing environments.

Personal profile:

• Passionate about food innovation and product quality.
• Self-motivated, curious, and proactive.
• Flexible, resilient, and adaptable to new challenges.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a supportive environment.

What’s in it for you?

A high-visibility hybrid role supporting both the UK and EU markets, with hands-on involvement in the full product lifecycle—from innovation to implementation. Ideal for a food technologist who wants variety, ownership, and the chance to work with leading retailers and manufacturing partners.

Do you think you fit the criteria?

Want to find out more about the role?

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