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SGS’s Food industry services help ensure food safety, quality, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and auditing—supporting businesses across the supply chain from farm to fork.
Job Description
ROLE OVERVIEW
- Job Title: Technologist - Food
- Job Type: Permanent
- Location:Remote, UK
Main Purpose of Role
- Prepare, verify, check and approve product specifications accurately in line with client requirements and service level agreements to achieve business objectives.
- Provide technical and regulatory support and advice to clients as well as any other internal and external parties to support the business needs.
- Ensure areas of responsibility are delivered in line with customer policies and agreed KPIs, through liaising with clients, suppliers, and any other internal or external party to meet client and business needs.
- Delivering other projects as requested by the Technical Compliance Manager to meet client and business needs.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has extensive specification experience within a food manufacturing environment or food advisory service.
- Relevant Food Hygiene, Food Science or Regulatory qualification/degree.
- Food Safety Level 3 and HACCP Level 3 qualifications.
- Practical experience within the food industry, in a technical or regulatory role.
- Working knowledge of food technical and regulatory requirements, including HACCP, Food Safety and GFSI requirements.
- Practical knowledge of retailer specification systems.
- Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work effectively.
Additional Information
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
- Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
- Private medical cover (immediate access)
- Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
- Length of Service Awards
- Discounted Gym Membership
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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Technologist - Food employer: SGS
At SGS Glasgow, the Global Centre of Excellence for Biosafety Testing, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment where attention to detail is paramount. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package, including private medical cover from day one, generous annual leave, and health initiatives, all aimed at promoting a healthy work-life balance. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the life sciences sector while enjoying opportunities for personal and professional growth in a collaborative team setting.
