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A fantastic opportunity for a confident and dynamic graduate to join the technical team of this independent and highly successful business that works with global food suppliers to produce products for UK retailers.
The Role
In this varied role, you will be part of the technical team and will assist in ensuring the safety, legality, and compliance of products for retailer and food service customers. You will work with suppliers and collaborate closely with major UK retailers to understand their product and packaging requirements, as well as their quality standards.
Your main responsibilities will include:
* Maintaining the Product Safety and Quality Management System
* Managing customer complaints, non-conformances, and supplier approvals
* Maintaining close contact with suppliers to provide customers with up-to-date product information
* Helping to ensure product and packaging specifications are legally compliant with food safety and quality standards
* Translating product specification information onto retailer online systems
* Compiling, checking, and approving product labelling to ensure artwork is signed off in line with customer requirements
* Working with customers and suppliers to manage NPD projects at each stage of the process
The Person
This role is ideal for a graduate with a food-related degree, preferably with some technical or quality assurance experience within the food industry. Alternatively, a graduate with a few years of industry experience looking to expand their exposure to international suppliers and retail customers is also suitable. Relevant backgrounds could include manufacturing, retail, food service, or import/export businesses.
You should have a passion for the food industry, a strong work ethic, and a desire to succeed. Your previous work experience should have equipped you with excellent organizational and communication skills, enabling you to handle projects efficiently, build solid working relationships, and excel in your role.
The company prides itself on supporting its teams with additional courses and training. If you’re ambitious and eager to continue learning and developing, we would love to hear from you.
Ref: L6873
Application Notes
Due to the high volume of applications, it may take time to review and consider each one. We aim to respond within 5 working days. If you do not hear from us within this period, please note your application was not successful. We are committed to providing necessary accommodations to support all applicants throughout the process, physical or non-physical.
Please note that we can only accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and hold valid work visas.
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