Food Technologist

Location: London
Overview: An opportunity to take ownership of the technical side of exciting new product launches within a rapidly growing food business.
We are working exclusively with a rapidly growing manufacturer, and they are looking for a Food Technologist to join the team and help ensure their products are safe, compliant, technically robust and ready for launch.
Working closely with the NPD and EPD teams, you’ll have a key role in taking products from concept through to launch, with responsibility for specifications, artwork and labelling, supplier approval, technical compliance and product validation.

Why this role?
The business is entering an exciting period of continued growth, with further expansion across its product portfolio, retail presence and customer base.
As the business grows, so does the technical complexity behind its products. You’ll play an important role in ensuring new and existing products meet the required food safety, legal, quality and technical standards, while supporting the business to bring innovative products to market efficiently.
You’ll work closely with NPD, EPD, suppliers and production teams, giving you exposure across the full product lifecycle rather than being confined to specifications or compliance in isolation.

What will you be doing?
You’ll take ownership of a broad technical workload, including:

• Setting up and maintaining product and raw material specifications.
• Creating and approving pack copy, labelling and artwork, ensuring compliance with UK/EU legislation and retailer requirements.
• Managing technical information across digital systems to maintain product safety, traceability and compliance.
• Supporting supplier approval, risk assessment and due diligence.
• Reviewing and approving raw material specifications and supplier documentation.
• Working closely with NPD and EPD throughout product development and industrialisation.
• Managing technical elements of critical paths to ensure products launch on time.
• Coordinating technical validations, product testing, shelf-life assessments and organoleptic evaluations.
• Supporting production trials and providing technical guidance and training to production teams.
• Investigating recurring technical and consumer issues and helping identify appropriate corrective actions.
• Keeping up to date with changing legislation and ensuring products remain compliant.

About the business
Our client is a rapidly growing food business with an established consumer following and ambitious plans for further expansion.
The company is backed by a major global food business and has developed a strong presence across retail, online and hospitality channels.
With a growing manufacturing operation in London, the business produces a range of fresh food products and continues to invest in its capabilities as demand increases.
Further growth is planned across its product portfolio, retail and hospitality operations, making this a business where there is plenty happening and genuine opportunity to make an impact.

What are they looking for?
Essential

• A background in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Nutrition or a related discipline.
• Experience working in a technical/food technology role within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, UK/EU food legislation and industry standards.
• Experience with specifications, artwork, labelling and supplier compliance.
• Good understanding of technical processes involved in bringing products to market.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Knowledge of BRCGS Issue 9.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays.
• Employee discounts.
• Free company products.
• Regular team socials and product tastings.
• Referral bonus scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• The opportunity to join a rapidly growing food business backed by a global industry leader.
• Genuine exposure to NPD, innovation and new product launches.
• The opportunity to work in a business going through significant growth and expansion.

Why True North Talent?
True North Talent specialises exclusively in recruitment across the UK food and drink manufacturing industry. We understand the sector, the challenges businesses are facing and the experience required to succeed within it.
Our specialist consultants work closely with both clients and candidates to ensure we're not simply matching a CV to a job description – we're helping people make the right career move and businesses secure the expertise they need.

Interested?
If you're an experienced Technical or Quality professional looking for a role where you can take genuine ownership of food safety, quality systems, audits and technical standards, we'd love to have a confidential conversation about the opportunity and whether it could be the right next step for you.
Apply directly or call India on [phone removed] / [phone removed] for a confidential discussion about this role, quoting Ref No IC/TNT/3376.

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