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12 Month FTC Role Purpose To lead the Group Material Specification team, to provide Greencore with the required Technical compliance documentation, ensuring that product food safety regulations are met, and documentation is produced in line with critical path timescales and launch deadlines Key Accountabilities Maintenance of up to date and accurate specifications for all live materials Management of internal and external stakeholder relationships, provision of support to resolve escalations of non-compliance and delivery of consistent ways of working Leadership of the Group Material Specification team, providing support and guidance, ensuring that a lean enterprise culture is established and all colleagues are performing to their potential Ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of the online specification system and processes and policies within scope of remit, driving simplicity and consistency of outcomes by streamlining core processes Management of raw material change to ensure accuracy of specifications Provision of accurate and timely specification data to key internal stakeholders to support reporting and decision making Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and labelling changes and updated customer technical policies, within scope of remit Review of content to develop template specifications for each material to improve compliance Work closely with material suppliers and internal teams to agree quality parameters of materials, supporting appropriate checks at intake to ensure compliance is met Knowledge, Skills and Experience Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent qualification Holds Level 2 certifications in both Food Hygiene and Health and Safety Hazard analysis & critical control points (HACCP) and micro awareness Excellent level of computer literacy Expert knowledge of web-based specification systems Detailed knowledge and experience of approving specifications for raw materials/packaging in food manufacturing environment and/or writing specifications for retailers in a food manufacturing environment Advanced knowledge of legal labelling legislation and application, including additives legislation Excellent communication and leadership skills These may be trained or developed - they do not all need to be in place at recruitment.

Quality Technologist (Full-Time - 12-14 Month Maternity Cover) Location: Aylesford, Kent (On-Site) The Opportunity An established and fast-growing manufacturer within the food and nutrition sector is seeking a diligent Quality Technologist to support core quality operations across testing, documentation, audits, and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected business known for its high standards, strong technical focus, and commitment to continuous improvement. Key Highlights Full-time, on-site role based in Aylesford, Kent 12-14 month maternity cover contract Broad exposure to quality systems within a modern manufacturing environment Excellent opportunity for professional growth and development The Quality Technologist Role As Quality Technologist, you will help ensure the consistent quality, safety, and compliance of products through the support of daily testing, documentation control, internal auditing, and site monitoring activities. Your responsibilities will include: Performing routine sampling, testing, reporting, and release of raw materials and finished products Highlighting analytical failures (OOS results) and contributing to investigations Coordinating concessions, pre-shipment samples, and urgent orders with customer support Carrying out GMP and hygiene audits, environmental and allergen monitoring Supporting validation activities such as allergen, homogeneity, cleaning, and shelf-life studies Conducting pre-requisite checks including temperature and humidity monitoring Verifying batch paperwork and labels for production Collating and reviewing analysis data for product release Issuing Certificates of Analysis to customers Coordinating testing with internal and external laboratories Assisting production teams with quality or process-related issues About You We are looking for an organised and proactive individual with a strong interest in quality and food safety. You will have: Knowledge of Quality/Technical standards used within the food industry (GFSI or similar) At least 2 years' experience in a Quality, Technical, or similar role in food or supplement manufacturing/distribution Experience managing non-conformances or complaints (beneficial) Awareness of microbiological principles (advantageous but not essential) Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills A positive, flexible, and collaborative approach Interested? If you are a motivated Quality Technologist seeking your next step within a growing and supportive manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more. Kandhu Recruitment GDPR & Privacy Policy Statement Kandhu Recruitment will consider all applications based on each candidate's suitability for the role or similar positions within the Food Sector. If we feel you are a relevant candidate, we will process your application by adding you to our secure recruitment database and then contacting you to progress job opportunities further. We do not contact unsuitable applicants. Kandhu Recruitment has fully implemented GDPR & Privacy Policies across its business. A copy of our Privacy Policy can be found by visiting our website. By applying for this role, Kandhu Recruitment will add your details to our database-assuming you have the right level of experience for the roles you apply for, after which we will be in touch