Specification and Compliance Technologist
Specification and Compliance Technologist
Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire
Mon\-Fri 8am\-4pm
Salary: £36,500 per annum
Company: Suncream Dairies
About Suncream Dairies
Suncream Dairies is a family\-run ice cream manufacturer based in Staffordshire, producing premium Italian\-style ice cream for retail, foodservice and wholesale customers across the UK and internationally. With over 50 years of heritage, we combine traditional craftsmanship with innovation to deliver high\-quality products and exceptional service.
The Role
We are looking for a Specification \& Compliance Technologist to join our Technical team. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring product compliance, food safety, customer requirements and technical standards are maintained across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage customer compliance platforms and technical documentation.
- Complete and maintain product specifications, questionnaires and due diligence information.
- Oversee supplier approval processes, including specifications and risk assessments.
- Review and approve packaging artwork to ensure legal and customer compliance.
- Maintain nutritional information and recipe data within internal systems.
- Support customer, third\-party and BRCGS audits.
- Conduct internal audits and support GMP compliance activities.
- Participate in HACCP, TACCP and VACCP activities, including vulnerability assessments.
- Monitor food safety alerts, emerging legislation and industry developments.
- Investigate specification, labelling and customer complaint issues.
- Support technical projects, product launches and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist with technical training and awareness activities across the business.
You will have:
- A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition or a related discipline.
- HACCP qualification.
- Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety Standards.
- Experience using customer compliance systems such as Brandbank, Booker Compliance TQC, Erudus, QADEX, Brakes Assure, Authenticate or similar.
- Strong understanding of food labelling, specifications and nutritional compliance.
- Experience reviewing packaging artwork and managing supplier approvals.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Salary of £36,500 per annum.
- 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), plus an additional birthday holiday after six months' service.
- Access to the Paycare Scheme after one year, including dental, optical and health benefits.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Career development opportunities within a successful and growing family\-owned business.
Pay: £36,500\.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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