Lactalis UK & Ireland
Food Technologist
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Food Technologist
We're looking for a Food Technologist to join our Quality team based in our Redhill office. This role will be accountable for the day-to-day technical management of Lactalis’ customers, meeting their needs and expectations, whilst respecting the Group Quality Policy & objectives. The role will also support the Technical Account Manager (TAM) in ensuring customers’ needs and expectations are met, in building strong relationships with them, providing excellent customer service and driving the customers technical agenda to improve performance.
This role will also provide technical support to other functions within the company to retain current business and to gain new business, whilst ensuring food safety & quality is not compromised.
Essential Skills, Experience & Knowledge:
- Degree in Food Science (or equivalent) with strong knowledge of Food Safety standards, HACCP and BRC requirements.
- Experience working with UK retailer and foodservice specification systems, with a strong customer service focus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders and challenge constructively.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and curiosity, with the ability to verify information and solve problems effectively.
- Well-organised and proactive, able to manage priorities, meet deadlines and provide both reactive and preventative support.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams).
- Willingness to travel within the UK and Europe, with a full clean driving licence held for at least one year.
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What you'll get:
- 🌟 26 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + 8 flexdays
- 🌟 Annual bonus & private medical
- 🌟 Enhanced pension, life & critical illness cover
- 🌟 Hybrid and flexible working
- 🌟 Learning & development opportunities
- 🌟 Buy/sell holiday scheme
- 🌟 Enhanced parental leave
- 🌟 Employee Assistance Programme
- 🌟 Access to our award-winning global learning platform
- 🌟 We’re proud to be a Gold Partner of Grocery Aid and committed to DE&I
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About Us:
Lactalis is the world’s largest dairy company, operating in nearly 100 countries. In the UK, we’re home to global brands like Président, Galbani, and Leerdammer, and beloved local names like Seriously, Galloway, and Cricket St. Thomas.
Important:
To apply, you must be eligible to work in the UK. Please include:
- Salary expectations
- Notice period/availability
- Right to work details
- Current location
🔗 Visit our website to apply and help us retain our position as the number one Dairy company across the globe!
Please be advised that we can only accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
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