Technologist

Technologist Spalding Permanent | M-F £35,000 - £40,000 d.o.e Are you a detail-driven food professional ready to take ownership of a key retail account? We're looking for a proactive Technologist to lead technical delivery, ensure gold-standard compliance and build strong partnerships across the supply chain for a major UK retailer. What you'll be doing at the Technologist: Act as the key technical contact for the retailer account, building trusted relationships and representing the business across site visits, supplier engagement and customer interactions. Develop and implement technical strategies, translating retailer policies into clear, actionable plans across site and supplier networks. Ensure full compliance with retailer codes of practice, managing specifications, systems and processes while driving effective non-conformance resolution. Own and maintain accurate product specifications, ensuring all documentation is up to date, audit-ready and aligned to customer expectations. Collaborate cross-functionally with technical, commercial, NPD and operations teams, delivering customer plans and supporting successful product launches. Use QMS data and performance metrics to identify trends, driving continuous improvement across product quality, process efficiency and supplier performance. Lead technical input during incidents and escalations, minimising risk and protecting both customer and brand integrity. Support innovation and product development, working closely with buyers and developers to bring high-quality, compliant products to market. What you'll need as the Technologist: Experience in a Technologist or Technical role within food manufacturing or fresh produce Strong knowledge of retailer standards Proven ability to manage specifications, compliance and supplier relationships Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills Own transport and flexibility to travel overseas Full UK working rights - no sponsorship or visas are available If you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements please either apply via this advert or call Henderson Brown on (phone number removed) for more information