Job Title: Technical Officer Location: Sunderland, UK Salary: £34,000 D.O.E Benefits: Competitive package, development opportunities Working Hours: Full-time, permanent Benefits: * Competitive salary and annual reviews * Training & development (HACCP, auditing, food safety qualifications) * Supportive leadership team * Career progression within a growing technical department * Secure and long-term employment Job Description: As a Technical Officer, you will support the Technical Manager in maintaining and improving the site’s Quality Management System and Food Safety Systems. The role focuses on ensuring that all products are safe, legal and manufactured to the highest standard. You will work across specifications, supplier management, internal compliance and customer requirements, playing a key role in day-to-day technical operations. Key responsibilities include: * Ensuring customer codes of practice and technical standards are fully implemented and maintained. * Creating and updating internal and external specifications, QAS documents, technical policies and product labels. * Approving raw materials, completing risk assessments and managing supplier documentation. * Coordinating routine micro and chemical testing for raw materials and finished goods. * Leading organoleptic testing and benchmarking activities. * Investigating customer complaints and producing trend analysis and KPI reports. *...