Food Technologist

SGS

. Prepare, verify, check and approve product specifications accurately in line with client requirements and service level agreements .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £36,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance, with a strong focus on HACCP and GFSI requirements. Proven ability to prepare and verify product specifications while effectively communicating with clients and stakeholders.

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Food Safety Level 3HACCP Level 3Food Hygiene QualificationSpecification ExperienceTechnical Regulatory Support

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Hard Skills

Food Science DegreeFood Technical RequirementsRegulatory ComplianceSpecification Systems KnowledgeClient Requirement Verification

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationPlanning SkillsOrganisational SkillsPrioritisation Ability

Certifications & Qualifications

Food Safety Level 3HACCP Level 3

Industry Keywords

Food IndustryFood ManufacturingGFSI RequirementsRetailer Specification SystemsTechnical Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare, verify, check and approve product specifications accurately in line with client requirements and service level agreements
Provide technical and regulatory support and advice to clients and internal and external parties
Ensure responsibilities are delivered in line with customer policies and agreed KPIs
Liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal or external parties to meet client and business needs
Deliver other projects as requested by the Technical Compliance Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Extensive specification experience within a food manufacturing environment or food advisory service
Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills
Ability to prioritise work effectively

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
Private medical cover (immediate access)
Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
An additional day off for your birthday
Retailer Discounts
Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
Length of Service Awards
Christmas Vouchers
Health & Wellbeing initiatives
Discounted Gym Membership