Compliance Technologist

Compliance Technologist

📍 West Sussex | 🕒 Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

I am recruiting on behalf of a well-established food manufacturing business seeking a Compliance Technologist to support food safety, quality, compliance, and new product development activities.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining food safety systems, ensuring products meet legal and customer requirements, managing technical documentation, and supporting the successful delivery of NPD projects.

Key Responsibilities

Investigate and respond to customer complaints and food safety concerns.
Manage supplier approval processes, specifications, and technical documentation.
Maintain compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP requirements.
Support internal and external audits, traceability exercises, and mock recalls.
Review and maintain raw material and finished product specifications.
Produce nutritional information and legally compliant product labels.
Manage non-conformances and corrective actions.
Lead pest control processes and support monthly technical reporting.
Support factory trials, product testing, and product launches.
Work closely with Production, Commercial, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to ensure food safety and product quality standards are met.
Deputise for the Technical Manager when required.About You

You'll have experience within food manufacturing and a strong understanding of food safety and compliance systems.

Essential

Qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
Minimum 3 years' experience in a technical/compliance role within FMCG food manufacturing.
Knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, TACCP, VACCP, allergens, and food labelling legislation.
Experience supporting audits, supplier approvals, and specification management.
Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.Desirable

Bakery industry experience.
Experience with nutritional calculation software.
Internal auditing experience.Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Additional leave linked to service
Birthday day off
Enhanced pension contribution
Ongoing training and development
Career progression opportunities
Free onsite parking
Complimentary tea and coffee facilitiesIf you're passionate about food safety, quality, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed