Technical Compliance Officer

Technical Compliance Officer

• Location: North Somerset
• Job Type: Full-time
• Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 09:00-17:00, Friday 09:00-16:15)
• Salary: Competitive, details upon application

Reed Food & FMCG are recruiting for a rapidly growing and vibrant company specialising in food across the UK and European markets. We are looking for a Technical Compliance Officer who is highly motivated, energetic, and possesses a positive outlook. This role is ideal for someone who is task-focused, has great attention to detail, and is an excellent communicator.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Write and develop company systems & procedures in line with BRCGS, M&S, and customer requirements.
• Conduct QC testing including water, environmental, and calibration tests.
• Manage Certificates of Analysis for raw materials.
• Ensure all food produced is safe, legal, fit for human consumption, and meets customer requirements.
• Serve as the technical key contact for the factory, addressing technical issues and queries.
• Handle customer contacts and queries.
• Manage the Pest Control Contractor and coordinate the dispatch of lab samples.
• Support internal/procedure audits.
• Log and investigate non-conformances.
• Manage Halal, Kosher, and Sedex certification.
• Oversee raw material supplier management and special projects related to site-specific issues.
• Assist in raw material data and specification management within procedure compliance.
• Provide support in writing company and customer specifications ensuring procedure compliance.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Food Science-related degree qualification is ideal.
• Experience in HACCP and internal audits, including exposure to BRC and customer audits.
• Proficiency in writing procedures and conducting QC testing.
• Competent in using Microsoft Office and Outlook, including Word and Excel.
• GCSE or equivalent at Grade B or above in Maths and English.
• Excellent time management skills with a flexible approach to work.
• Full Right to Work in the UK.
• Full Clean Driving Licence.

To apply for the Technical Compliance Officer position, please submit your up-to-date CV, detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.