Job Description
Technical Specialist
West London (Hybrid)
Up to £45,000 + Benefits
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The Advocate Group is proud to be exclusively supporting a globally recognised, fast-FMCG brand in the search for a Technical Specialist to join their EMEA Operations team.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious early-career technical professional looking to gain real exposure to international manufacturing, product launches, and cross-functional collaboration within a high-performance FMCG environment.
The Role
This is a hands-on, execution-focused position supporting the implementation of new products into manufacturing sites across Europe.
Working closely with QA, QC, NPD and Supply Chain teams, you’ll play a key role in production trials, ensuring new products are technically qualified, compliant, and ready for full-scale production.
You’ll be regularly on-site at manufacturing partners across EMEA, gaining invaluable exposure to factory environments, troubleshooting, and stakeholder management.
Key Responsibilities
* Support and execute manufacturing trials across EMEA sites
* Prepare and maintain trial plans, reports and site-specific documentation
* Conduct product tasting and quality assessments against standards
* Work closely with QA and QC to manage compliance and mitigate risk
* Coordinate reference samples and track product release timelines
* Build strong working relationships with third-party manufacturers
* Manage technical tasks within internal systems to ensure project delivery
About You
* Exposure to manufacturing, food/beverage production, quality, or product development
* Comfortable working in factory environments and engaging with site teams
* Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities
* Strong communicator with a willingness to learn
* Open to international travel (up to 50%)
This role is ideal for someone who wants development, responsibility and exposure — not just routine lab or office work.