Technical Compliance Officer 5985

Technical Compliance Officer – Wotton-under-Edge

Full-time, Permanent | Competitive Salary & Benefits

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00am – 5:00pm, Friday 9:00am – 4:15pm

Role Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Technical Compliance Officer. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, strong task focus, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role involves maintaining compliance with industry standards such as BRCGS and M&S, managing raw material specifications, and ensuring product safety. A confident team player who can work independently, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, will excel in this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain company systems and procedures in line with BRCGS, M&S, and customer requirements.
• Conduct QC testing including water quality, environmental checks, and calibration.
• Manage Certificates of Analysis (CofAs) for raw materials, ensuring all products are safe, legal, and meet customer specifications.
• Act as the primary technical contact for the factory, addressing and resolving technical issues and customer queries.
• Oversee pest control contractors and coordinate lab sample dispatches.
• Support internal audits and procedure reviews, logging non-conformances and managing investigations.
• Manage Halal, Kosher, and Sedex certifications, ensuring compliance.
• Liaise with raw material suppliers to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Take on special projects relating to site-specific technical issues, preparing detailed reports as necessary.
• Assist in managing raw material data and specifications, providing support for writing company and customer specifications.
• Collaborate with the customer service team to log sample results, generate CofAs, and escalate out-of-specification results to the Technical Manager.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Ideally, a degree in Food Science or a related field.
• Proven experience with HACCP, internal audits, and BRC/customer audits.
• Strong background in writing procedures and conducting QC testing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• GCSEs (or equivalent) with at least a Grade B in Maths and English (both written and verbal).
• Excellent time management skills and a flexible approach to work.
• Full Right to Work in the UK.
• A Full Clean Driving Licence is essential.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in food safety, quality assurance, and compliance to contribute to a dynamic team