Senior Food Technologist

Alexander Steele are delighted to be partnering with a premium foods business. They supply high quality products into the retail, food service and B2B Manufacturing channels. They are looking for a talented Senior Food Technologist to join their team. On Offer: • A salary of £40,000 to £45,000 depending on experience • Bonus • Enhanced pension • Work from home 4 days a week and 1 day in the office in Central London • 33 days holiday The role: As Senior Food Technologist you will deliver all the safe and legal technical requirements for the company. You will work with the wider business including NPD, procurement, commercial, supply chain and operations as well as working with suppliers and customers. • Work with NPD on trials and launches from a Technical perspective • Work on existing products including development of quality attribute sheet for customer launches • Completion of specifications • Ensure a good flow of technical communication throughout the business. • Manage all customer complaints and queries and ensure resolved in a timely manner. • Ensure compliance to customer standards and COPs. • Manage suppliers - including supplier visits for auditing, trials and first production. • Contribute to the continuous development of the department and processes. • Ensure compliance by delivering BRC The candidate: • A minimum of 3 years experience working in a similar Technical role within food manufacturing • Hold a degree in Food Science or the equivalent experience • Good knowledge of the food industry and UK food legislation is essential • HACCP level 3 or above • Good working knowledge of BRC standards (Manufacturing or A&B) • A motivated individual who can work well under pressure • An individual with strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills If you think this could be the role for you please apply along with an up to date CV. For more information please contact Tracey on 0131 370 9191 / 07837566646 or email tracey.fleming@alexandersteele.com