Senior Technologist
The Role
We are recruiting a Senior Technologist to join a growing technical team, working closely with customers, suppliers and internal departments to deliver against customer expectations and technical requirements. This is a key customer-facing role, supporting product integrity, quality and compliance while helping to drive efficiency and commercial success.
You will act as the technical lead for assigned customers, managing specifications, supporting product launches and maintaining strong working relationships across the value chain.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the main technical contact for assigned customers
Manage and maintain accurate, achievable customer and plant specifications
Work closely with Technologists, NPD and operational teams to ensure compliance
Lead and support pre-productions and new product launches
Manage temporary specifications and specification changes
Investigate, report and drive improvements around customer complaints
Support shelf-life trials and continuous improvement initiatives
Maintain customer technical systems and documentation
Support internal and external audit readiness where required
Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders
About You
Experience in a Technologist or Senior Technologist role
Strong attention to detail and document management skills
Confident working directly with customers and presenting technical information
Good knowledge of HACCP, food safety and technical standards
Organised, proactive and comfortable working cross-functionally
Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members
Additional Information
Reports into the Technical Development Manager
Some flexibility required to support business and customer needs
Commitment to health, safety and positive working practices
Values & Behaviours
You will demonstrate the business's core values through teamwork, clear communication, continuous improvement and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
Interested
For further information, please get in touch with Oskar Ballard at MorePeople on (phone number removed) or email