LDH are well established food distributors based in Ipswich with an impressive purpose-built office with a 45,000 holding pallet fully automated warehouse. LDH have over 65 years’ experience supplying the major UK supermarkets and is recognised as the leading own label supplier of a wide range of ambient foods, sourced from every corner of the world. We are looking for a dedicated and communicative Food Technologist to join our Technical team, where you will be instrumental in supporting the day to day functions of the team. Job Summary: To provide day to day support to the Technical Managers. To monitor the critical path management process and ensure all deadlines are on target and achieved with the relevant parties involved. Support in preparation for SCAMR’s (Spec check and market reviews), Consistency Panels and other customer sampling session, through the collection of samples and completion of paperwork. Communicating extensively with suppliers and customers on relevant technical information. Collating and/or review of technical information as and when required for retailers or sites (nutritional data, allergens, site details, specification compliance and audit conformance). Gathering and assisting in KPI reporting to relevant retailers. Attending customer visits, first productions and supplying sites as and when required. To conduct site audits and produce accurate factory audit reports. Assist the relevant Technical Manger with closing out of non-conformances raised within audits. Completion of specification writing and spec management within the department. Reviewing and examination of sample submissions forms with NPD. Trending of nutritional analysis and reporting. Providing support to the LDH benchmarking plan with NPD. Packaging and sending samples on behalf of the Technical Manager to customers and or Suppliers. Supporting and investigating complaints when required. Key Accountabilities: To maintain a good relationship with both customers and suppliers by efficient ways of communication. Confident with being able to communicate with other technical staff and traders to underpin the customer and supplier relationship Ensuring projects are run to the critical path and implementing the critical path deadlines within the business. To meet the requirements set by the customer for: factories; safety; legal and good quality standards. To support the Technical managers as and when required. Competitive Salary Discretionary Annual Bonuses Pension Scheme 25 days holiday Bank holidays Hybrid working Care First Package Fantastic Fully Expensed Social Events inc overnight stays and Newmarket racing nights Equal Opportunities: LDH is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. If you would like to be part of a successful Company who values its employees, then please send in your C.V. for consideration.