Food Technologist

Food Technologist

• Annual Salary: £28,000 - £31,000 depending on skills and experience
• Location: Worcestershire
• Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days homeworking after initial training)

A recognised Great Place to Work and play a key role in promoting our food safety culture and maintaining our BRC AA certification. As a growing ingredients supplier that values innovation and excellence, we are looking for a dedicated Technical Team Member to support our dynamic team.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage and respond to queries and technical enquiries from customers.
• Complete and review product specifications and support the approval and ongoing monitoring of suppliers.
• Investigate customer complaints to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Conduct internal audits to assess compliance with the Quality Management System.
• Issue Certificates of Authenticity and Certificates of Conformity for customers.
• Coordinate product testing and shelf-life extensions as required.
• Ensure supplier documentation remains current and valid.
• Attend site visits alongside the Assistant Technical Manager / Group Technical Manager.
• Complete required training to stay up-to-date with changing legislation and standards.
• Engage in projects designed to promote food safety.
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Ideally a food science qualification.
• At least 1 year's relevant experience in a similar Technical role.
• Knowledge of food safety and allergen awareness (full training will be provided).
• Ideally a full driver's licence, due to site visits.
• Strong attention to detail, numeracy, and accuracy.
• IT literacy including Outlook, Excel, Word, and online portals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work at pace to meet multiple deadlines.
• Team player with a collaborative and flexible approach.
• Proactive and confident about using initiative.
• Open and honest with high standards of personal integrity.

Benefits:

• Annual profit share bonus scheme linked to company and individual performance.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• 28 days annual leave including Bank & Public Holidays, increasing with service.
• Additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Company sick pay.
• Wellbeing programme with Employee Assistance Programme.
• Reward and discount programmes.
• Private medical, optical, and dental insurance after 3 months' probation.
• Paid study support and career progression opportunities.
• Paid voluntary leave.
• Employee Referral Scheme - £250 for recommending a friend who joins Brusco.
• Employee Recognition Programmes.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave.
• Monthly Chef's Lunch for colleagues.
• Regular team social events.
• Casual dress code.
• Charitable giving and fundraising opportunities.
• Free onsite parking at all sites.

To apply for this Food Technologist position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.