Senior Technologist

The Role

We are recruiting a Senior Technologist to join a growing technical team, working closely with customers, suppliers and internal departments to deliver against customer expectations and technical requirements. This is a key customer-facing role, supporting product integrity, quality and compliance while helping to drive efficiency and commercial success.

You will act as the technical lead for assigned customers, managing specifications, supporting product launches and maintaining strong working relationships across the value chain.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the main technical contact for assigned customers

Manage and maintain accurate, achievable customer and plant specifications

Work closely with Technologists, NPD and operational teams to ensure compliance

Lead and support pre-productions and new product launches

Manage temporary specifications and specification changes

Investigate, report and drive improvements around customer complaints

Support shelf-life trials and continuous improvement initiatives

Maintain customer technical systems and documentation

Support internal and external audit readiness where required

Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders

About You

Experience in a Technologist or Senior Technologist role

Strong attention to detail and document management skills

Confident working directly with customers and presenting technical information

Good knowledge of HACCP, food safety and technical standards

Organised, proactive and comfortable working cross-functionally

Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members

Additional Information

Reports into the Technical Development Manager

Some flexibility required to support business and customer needs

Commitment to health, safety and positive working practices

Values & Behaviours

You will demonstrate the business's core values through teamwork, clear communication, continuous improvement and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Interested

For further information, please get in touch with Oskar Ballard at MorePeople on (phone number removed) or email