Technical Compliance Officer
- Location: Alderley, Gloucestershire
- Job Type: Full-time
- Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 09:00-17:00, Friday 09:00-16:15)
- Salary: Competitive, details upon application
Reed Food & FMCG are recruiting for a rapidly growing and vibrant company specialising in food across the UK and European markets. We are looking for a Technical Compliance Officer who is highly motivated, energetic, and possesses a positive outlook. This role is ideal for someone who is task-focused, has great attention to detail, and is an excellent communicator.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Write and develop company systems & procedures in line with BRCGS, M&S, and customer requirements.
- Conduct QC testing including water, environmental, and calibration tests.
- Manage Certificates of Analysis for raw materials.
- Ensure all food produced is safe, legal, fit for human consumption, and meets customer requirements.
- Serve as the technical key contact for the factory, addressing technical issues and queries.
- Handle customer contacts and queries.
- Manage the Pest Control Contractor and coordinate the dispatch of lab samples.
- Support internal/procedure audits.
- Log and investigate non-conformances.
- Manage Halal, Kosher, and Sedex certification.
- Oversee raw material supplier management and special projects related to site-specific issues.
- Assist in raw material data and specification management within procedure compliance.
- Provide support in writing company and customer specifications ensuring procedure compliance.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Food Science-related degree qualification is ideal.
- Experience in HACCP and internal audits, including exposure to BRC and customer audits.
- Proficiency in writing procedures and conducting QC testing.
- Competent in using Microsoft Office and Outlook, including Word and Excel.
- GCSE or equivalent at Grade B or above in Maths and English.
- Excellent time management skills with a flexible approach to work.
- Full Right to Work in the UK.
- Full Clean Driving Licence.
To apply for the Technical Compliance Officer position, please submit your up to date CV, detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.