Quality Technologist

An experienced Quality Technologist is required by our client a Food Trading company based in London. Reporting to the Quality Manager you will have a minimum of 3-4 years experience in a similar role. You will also have a Food background and have a strong understanding of HACCP and BRC. The main duties are as follows:

• Great understanding of Quality (Technical) requirements and standards of the food industry:
• Necessary: ISO 9001, HACCP, BRC Food or Agents and Brokers.
• Desired: FAMI-QS (animal feed), Organic / BIO, Kosher, Halal, IFS Logistics.
• Supplier monitoring and renewing audit packs documentation.
• Renewal of audit packs according to Requirements (food and feed products)
• Approval of New suppliers
• Evaluate Risk assessment
• Navigate within the internal system
• Complete customer questionnaires based on regulatory and supplier information available.
• Respond to technical queries from customers & suppliers related to our ingredients, also to quality and food safety, etc.
• Support all other Quality department tasks according to workload and priorities, such as:
• Arranging 3rd party laboratory analyses
• Updates and reviews of product documentation, including specification, COA, SDS, allergens, GMO, animal feed labels, packaging, HACCP, etc.
• Reviews of Standard Operating Procedures and other controlled documents
• Training & presentations
• Over 3 years of experience in a Quality, Technical or R&D role in the Food industry.
• Some experience in auditing
• Some experience in resolving non-conformances or complaints
• High level of business and technical English.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who can pay attention to detail and have a high level of communication skills. Must be able to write and speak clearly and articulately with suppliers and customers. Excellent benefits and this is a hybrid role.