Food Technical Administrator

Market Leading Food Business now looking to recruit... YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN EITHER THE FOOD MANUFACTURING OR FOOD DISTRIBUTION SECTORS TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE YOU MUST ALSO HAVE THE FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK BASED NEAR GREENFORD ROLE Purpose: To work with and support the Technical Manager in ensuring food safety compliance within the business. The role is predominantly focused on administrative tasks which include but are not limited to creating, maintaining and updating records, labels and product specifications. The role requires assisting the Technical Manager to comply with the relevant regulation’s relation to the storage and distribution of products. The Technical Administrator will also be required to deputize in the Technical Manager’s absence. Key Responsibilities • Under direction of the Technical Manager provide support and guidance to ensure food safety and product labelling compliance in accordance with regulations, customer and business requirements. • Efficiently handle and manage all customer complaints liaising with suppliers and customers. • To assist with technical training of relevant staff ensuring full understanding of all food safety, quality and legal requirements and Internal Processes and Procedures. • To assist with implementation and maintenance of the BRCGS Storage and Distribution accreditation. • Carry out finished goods product checks against artwork or product specification at goods intake. • Work closely with the warehouse to ensure the highest possible standards of health and safety, hygiene and internal procedures are followed. • Work closely with the Marketing Department to ensure that all product labels, artwork and specifications are compliant with existing legislation and requirements. Ensure externally supplied products are relabelled to comply with UK legislation. • Be responsible for all stickers to relabel all products correctly according to internal procedures and external guidance. • Collate Packaging Data for internal and external data reporting on internal sheets as well as external reporting platforms. • Organise sample for product testing • Process control paperwork view • Assist Technical Manager on critical projects and be able to manage and prioritise. • Action customer requests related to product details in a timely manner. • Collaboratively work with suppliers to ensure Product and Packaging Specifications are completed and assist where necessary. • To assist with Artwork Approval Process from start to finish. Job Parameters Title Technical Administrator Reports to Technical Manager/Operations Manager– Office Based Only • Work cross functionally with other departments Marketing, Purchasing, Warehouse on tasks and projects. • Represent and work from a technical perspective on NPD/EPD. • Assisting on projects for own label brands, managed brands and private label. • To aid the Technical Manager with administrative support, keep and maintain technical records. • To undertake any other duties as appropriate within their competence as required by their line manager. CANDIDATE • Degree in Food/Nutrition/Product Development is desirable •Experience in the Food Industry is essential- Fluent in English • Proven IT skills and ability to demonstrate working knowledge if MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook). • Great attention to detail and accuracy with a commitment towards continuous improvement and service excellence • Experience of UK labelling compliance or UK labelling requirements. • Good written and verbal communication skills. • Strong time management. • Strong organisational skills. • Ability to work to deadlines and be able to prioritize and manage workload • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Can-do attitude • 1-2 year experience within the food industry or in a similar role is desirable • Understanding or experience of BRC requirements. • HACCP – Level 2/Level 3 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm MUST HAVE THE FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK