At a Glance
- Tasks: Support technical functions and collaborate with major UK retailers in a hands-on role.
- Company: Join Hain Celestial, home to beloved food brands like Hartley's and Linda McCartney's.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 25 days leave, flexible working, and health benefits.
- Other info: Dynamic hybrid role with opportunities for growth and collaboration across teams.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in food tech with real impact on quality and compliance.
- Qualifications: Experience in technical or quality roles; degree in Food Science is a plus.
Technical Account Technologist
Hybrid - Histon, Cambridgeshire or Fakenham, Norfolk
Join the home of some of the UK’s most loved food brands – including Hartley’s, Linda McCartney’s, Sun-Pat, Robertson’s, Yorkshire Provender, New Covent Garden, Cully & Sully and Ella’s Kitchen, plus many more.
At Hain Celestial UK, we make food that people love and trust. We’re now looking for a Technical Account Technologist to join our growing Technical team in a hybrid role supporting our Histon and Fakenham sites.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career - or a graduate with the right technical or quality background - who wants to build a long-term career in Food Technical, Compliance and Quality Systems within a market-leading FMCG business.
The Role
You’ll play a vital part in supporting our UK Technical function and working closely with our retail customers. From managing customer portals and audit data to helping prepare our sites for BRC and retailer audits, this is a hands-on, high-impact role where you will learn fast and develop quickly.
You’ll work with some of the biggest retailers in the UK while supporting famous household brands — giving you exposure that few early-career roles can offer.
What You’ll Be Doing
Technical & Quality Support
- Manage UK retailer technical portals, keeping certifications, site data and contacts fully up to date
- Track and report technical KPIs for key customers
- Support internal audits across our manufacturing and distribution sites
- Manage Impact reporting (Palm, Soy, Cocoa and sustainability data)
- Maintain BRC and Code of Practice documentation and audit databases
- Support site teams during customer and BRC audits
- Help develop and improve group quality standards and procedures
Health & Safety
- Support compliance with Group H&S policies and procedures to ensure safe working environments
Data & Decision Support
- Provide accurate, timely data to support technical and operational decision-making
Collaboration
- Work closely with site teams, senior managers and retail partners
- Represent the Technical function in a professional, confident way
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Experience conducting internal audits
- Experience using UK retailer systems and Codes of Practice
- Experience working in a Technical or Quality function
Desirable
- Degree qualified (Food Science, Quality, or similar)
- HACCP Level 3
- Lead Auditor trained
Skills & Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
- Well organised with the ability to juggle deadlines
- Confident communicator
- Problem-solver with a proactive mindset
- Comfortable using databases, portals and technical systems
- Professional and discreet
- A team player who enjoys working across departments
Location & Working Pattern
- Hybrid role based at either:
- Histon, Cambridgeshire
- Fakenham, Norfolk
- Regular travel between UK sites required
- Some flexibility needed around audits and peak periods
What can we offer you?
- Competitive salary / rate of pay
- 25 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holiday
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- A day off work to support our charity partners
- Flexible working options
- Pension
- Medical benefit
- And access to a HUB that offers many discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers
About The Hain Celestial Group
Hain Celestial Group is a leading health and wellness company whose purpose is to inspire healthier living for people, communities and the planet through better-for-you brands. For more than 30 years, our portfolio of beloved brands has intentionally focused on delivering nutrition and well-being that positively impacts today and tomorrow. Headquartered in Hoboken, N.J., Hain Celestial’s products across snacks, baby/kids, beverages, meal preparation, and personal care, are marketed and sold in over 75 countries around the world. Our leading brands include Garden Veggie™ snacks, Terra® chips, Garden of Eatin’® snacks, Earth’s Best® and Ella’s Kitchen® baby and kids foods, Celestial Seasonings® teas, Joya® and Natumi® plant-based beverages, Greek Gods® yogurt, Cully & Sully®, Imagine® and New Covent Garden® soups, Yves® and Linda McCartney’s® (under license) meat-free, and Alba Botanica® natural sun care, among others.
Hain Celestial UK
Hain Celestial UK is one of the UK's leading food companies. We create food and drink products with natural goodness at their core. We're the business behind a host of household brands - Hartley's jams and jellies, Sun-Pat peanut butters, New Covent Garden Soup Co., Linda McCartney's meat free food, and Yorkshire Provender to name a few. Nearly half of our business is private label - we create quality freshly prepared fruit and juices, desserts, soups, sweet spreads and meat free products for our retail partners.
Over our sites up and down the UK, we employ circa 1,200 people in roles within Production, Supply Chain, Product Development, Sales and Marketing, and through to our Finance, HR, IT and beyond. Each of our colleagues is vital to our continued success. That's why we target the best talent, and help to develop them through the ranks.
Our Values
Own It – I am empowered and accountable for improving Hain’s business results and impact
Win Together – I collaborate with others to grow, deliver and celebrate success.
Foster Inclusion – I create an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued for their uniqueness.
Be Curious – I explore ideas & insights with a growth mindset.
Our Purpose
To inspire healthier living for people, communities & the planet through better-for-you brands
Our Mission
To build purpose-driven brands that make healthier living more attainable by empowering our people, engaging our partners, and living our lives.
If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you in the right way.
If Hain Celestial sounds like the company you'd like to contribute your energy and enthusiasm towards, and come on an exciting journey with us, then we can't wait to hear from you!
Qualifications
Benefits
Technical Account Technologist in Cambridge employer: Hain Daniels
Hain Celestial UK is an exceptional employer that offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, perfect for those starting their careers in food technical and quality systems. With competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and flexible working options, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive while contributing to beloved brands that promote healthier living. The hybrid role based in Histon or Fakenham provides unique exposure to major UK retailers and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a leading health and wellness company.
Some tips for your application 🫡
Tailor Your CV:Make sure your CV is tailored to the Technical Account Technologist role. Highlight any relevant experience, especially in technical or quality functions, and don’t forget to mention your internal audit experience!
Craft a Compelling Cover Letter:Your cover letter is your chance to shine! Use it to explain why you’re passionate about food tech and how your skills align with our values at Hain Celestial. Keep it engaging and personal.
Showcase Your Skills:We love a proactive problem-solver! In your application, be sure to showcase your attention to detail, organisational skills, and any experience with databases or technical systems. We want to see how you can contribute to our team!
Apply Through Our Website:Don’t forget to apply through our website! It’s the best way for us to receive your application and ensures you’re considered for this exciting opportunity. We can’t wait to see what you bring to the table!
