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Food Technologist
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Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-04
Listing for:
D R Newitt & Associates
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-04
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Food Quality & Safety, Quality Control / Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
BASED NORTH EAST LONDON
COMPANY
Market leading Food Business now looking to recruit a Food Technologist
ROLE
Customer Technical management: responsible for technical relationships, technical systems and processes and also responding to technical customer queries from any customer
Supplier Technical Management: assisting the Technical team in the process of supplier selection, approval and management to assure consistent on-going quality and food safety. This includes liaison with suppliers on audits, certifications, complaints and scorecard/KPI issues.
QMS System Management: responsible for the daily management and auditing of standards, systems and processes which assure the consistent quality and food safety of all Company products through the transport, logistics and warehouse operation including branded and private label products.
CANDIDATE
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, either development or project management or both
* In-depth food knowledge and expertise – a ‘foodie’, someone who knows what good quality looks, tastes, and smells like.
* Relevant product knowledge would be beneficial but open to applications from any food sector
* Project management principles – resourceful, problem solver, upfront thinking, and risk management.
* Up-to-date on Food Technology:
Processing, Microbiology, Packaging, Nutrition, Shelf Life, Allergen management, Food Safety, Quality Management, Statistical Sampling, Food Legislation etc.
* EXperience working to HACCP and BRC standards
* Familiarity with UK-Retailer policies, guidelines and Technical IT systems e.g. Sainsbury’s Evolve, M&S Find, Waitrose Engage & WPP etc.
* EU and UK legislation knowledge
* Supplier auditing
* Principles of Ethical trading, Sustainability, Health & Safety at Work, Sedex.
* A full UK drivers licence is advantageous and a willingness to travel abroad will be required
WHAT'S ON OFFER
* Competitive basic salary
* Pension
* BUPA Healthcare
* Employee Discounts on products
* Training and development
* Cycle to work scheme
* Travel card loan
* Travel to Europe around once every two months
Mon
- Fri 9am- 5:30pm, 5 days a week Office based
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