Technologist

Description:

Technologist
Permanent | Full-time

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading fresh produce business, supporting the delivery of quality, food safety, technical compliance, and supplier performance across a key product category.

Working closely with the Head of Technical and wider commercial and operational teams, you'll play a vital role in ensuring products consistently meet customer expectations and compliance requirements. The role offers excellent exposure across supplier management, product quality, customer relationships, continuous improvement, and new product development, making it ideal for someone looking to further develop their technical career within the fresh produce sector.

What you'll be doing

As a Technologist, your responsibilities will include:

Supporting the management and delivery of quality, food safety, legality, sustainability, ethical, and technical standards across the product category
Taking an active role in new supplier and seasonal supplier approval processes, including technical, ethical, and environmental due diligence
Supporting the technical approval process for products and participating in specification sign-off activities
Working closely with produce and commercial teams to identify opportunities to improve quality performance and operational efficiency
Managing and maintaining key technical documentation, reports, spreadsheets, and customer information accurately and within agreed deadlines
Supporting Technical Managers in customer-facing activities and acting as a point of contact for product-related queries when required
Leading and participating in complaint investigations, identifying root causes and driving corrective actions through continuous improvement initiatives
Supporting new product development projects from concept through to launch, ensuring technical requirements are met throughout the process
Managing customer and internal specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance at all times
Attending customer meetings alongside the technical leadership team to gain a strong understanding of customer requirements and expectations
Building strong relationships with suppliers and supporting discussions around quality, technical performance, ethical standards, sustainability, and specification alignment
Working collaboratively with site teams and suppliers to develop and deliver improvement plans
Managing the day-to-day complaints process and producing analysis, reports, and insights to support business performance reviews
Supporting supplier and grower visits to assess quality performance and identify opportunities for improvement
Conducting GMP and Food Safety audits and supporting wider site compliance activities
Coordinating and managing the sample approval process
Identifying opportunities for innovation, continuous improvement, and best practice across technical operations
Promoting the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, health and safety, and environmental responsibility throughout the businessWhat we're looking for

We're looking for an organised and proactive technical professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and driving continuous improvement within a fast-paced fresh produce environment.

Ideally, you'll have:

Previous experience within a Technical, Quality, Food Safety, or Technologist role
Experience within fresh produce, food manufacturing, or FMCG environments
A good understanding of food safety, quality systems, and customer compliance requirements
Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
Experience working with customer specifications and technical documentation
The ability to investigate issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
Excellent communication skills and confidence working with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present technical data
A proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational excellence
Good IT skills, including confidence working with spreadsheets, reports, and technical systems
The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines within a fast-paced environmentWhat's in it for you?

Pension scheme with 5% employee and 3% employer contributions
Salary sacrifice scheme
Private healthcare
Exposure to major retail customers, suppliers, and fresh produce supply chains
Excellent opportunities for development within a growing technical functionThis is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in Technical, Quality, and Food Safety, gaining exposure across supplier management, customer relationships, continuous improvement, and product quality within a highly respected fresh produce business.

If you'd like to find out more, please contact Oskar at (url removed) or apply today for a confidential conversation