Technologist – Labelling & Packaging Compliance
Salary: Up to £35,000
Location: Ringwood or Poole
Working Style: Office based - Mon to Fri
Requirements: Experience in packaging manufacturing compliance
Right to Work: Must have unrestricted right to work in the UK
We are recruiting a Product Technologist to take ownership of product labelling, specification and tin packaging compliance. This is a varied, hands-on role working across food safety, nutritional labelling and packaging/product safety, supporting products supplied to major brands and retailers worldwide.
Working closely with suppliers, customers, internal teams and international partners, you will ensure both food products and their packaging meet all relevant legal, safety and customer requirements for global markets.
Candidates must be a UK resident with full UK working rights and be able to commute to Ringwood or Poole. Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates .
Key Skills & Experience
* Previous experience in a technical, compliance or product safety role within FMCG, manufacturing, packaging or consumer goods
* Strong understanding of food labelling and nutritional requirements
* Experience managing product or packaging specifications and technical documentation
* Knowledge of HACCP and experience working within a BRC-accredited business
* Ability to interpret regulations, standards and technical documentation
* Highly organised, process-driven and detail-oriented
* Excellent written communication and documentation skills
* Comfortable working independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
Key Responsibilities
* Create, manage and maintain product specifications, nutritional data and compliance documentation
* Produce and review nutritional calculations, ingredient declarations and on-pack labelling
* Ensure food products comply with UK and international food safety and labelling legislation
* Manage and review tin and packaging specifications, technical files and compliance records
* Conduct product risk assessments, including tins containing electronics, moving parts or decorative mechanisms
* Ensure packaging and finished products meet relevant country-specific safety standards
* Coordinate product testing, supplier certification and approvals
* Maintain internal systems for traceability, compliance and technical documentation
* Support investigation and resolution of product quality or compliance issues
* Keep up to date with global food safety, labelling and product safety legislation, providing guidance internally
Our Client
Our client is a leading designing and supplier of bespoke, innovative, and high-quality packaging for major brands and retailers worldwide. They specialise in creating and designing unique packaging solutions that enhance product appeal and brand identify, largely within the food manufacturing and retail space. Their focus on providing exceptional designs has seen the business win some impressive contracts and go from strength to strength. Due to this recent growth, they are searching for a Product Technologist to join this dynamic business and help streamline processes and drive continuous improvement.
This role would suit someone with a background in food technical/compliance, packaging compliance, or product safety, who enjoys working across multiple product types and regulations.
If you feel you are suitable, please apply today by submitting your CV. Alternatively, to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Jonny McPartland directly on 07375 675 049 / 0113 332 0678.
Thank you for your interest. We carefully review every CV and will contact shortlisted applicants by phone or email. If you don’t hear from us within 5 working days, unfortunately your application hasn’t been successful on this occasion.