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From craft kits to Christmas decorations, there’s plenty of variety in this Technologist role - and with hybrid working and start times between 7am and 10am, plenty of flexibility too.
THE COMPANY
TALO. is working exclusively with an established consumer products business based in South Wales. They design, develop and manufacture a huge variety of consumer products from wrapping paper, gift bags and partyware to stationery, kid’s craft kits, art materials, Christmas decorations and more. If you're currently quite specialised, this would be a great opportunity to broaden your category experience.
You'll be working with an experienced manager who'll be there when you need them but equally trust you to get on with your job. You'll have ownership of your own area, with the freedom to create technical manuals and procedures, adapt existing ways of working and suggest improvements where you think things could be done better.
Located in South Wales, they’re easily commutable from Cardiff, Bristol, Swansea, with the Brecon Beacons National Park within easy reach too. They work on a hybrid basis (3 days in the office, 2 from home). There's plenty of flexibility around working hours with possible start times between 7am and 10am so whether you're an early riser, prefer a later start or have drop-offs and pick-ups to work around, you can do what works for you.
THE ROLE
Working across a varied portfolio of consumer products, you'll be responsible for making sure they're safe, legal and meet the standards expected by major UK retailers.
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- Managing products through risk assessment, testing and technical approval ahead of launch.
- Developing and maintaining technical files, product specifications, test reports and declarations of conformity.
- Acting as the technical link between Buying, Design, customers and overseas manufacturing partners.
- Identifying the testing and compliance requirements for different products, materials and markets.
- Reviewing product artwork, packaging and labelling to ensure legal and accurate labelling.
- Working with customers to meet their technical requirements and resolve product or compliance issues.
- Investigating quality or technical issues and working with suppliers and internal teams to find practical solutions.
- Keeping up to date with relevant product legislation and standards across areas such as toy safety EN71, REACH, GPSR, FSC/timber and chemical compliance.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, you’ll already have experience working in a quality, product technology, compliance, product development or a related role where product safety, testing and risk assessment form part of your job. The responsibilities can be adjusted depending on your level so if you’re at Senior, Technologist, Junior or Assistant level we’d love to hear from you.
You don’t need to have worked with the same products before. They’re open to people from different product areas or industries where the underlying technical skills are transferable. What’s important is that you understand product risk assessment, testing and technical approval, and know how to make sure a product is safe, legal and ready to go to market.
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Due to their out-of-town location, you’ll need to be able to drive and have access to a car.
THE REWARD
This role will also help you broaden your product experience. You’ll work with a varied mix of products, materials and standards which will be great for your own professional development. There’s room to progress too - the department Manager has built their own career within the business, so you’ll be joining someone who knows first-hand what those opportunities can look like.
Alongside a salary based on your experience, there’s hybrid working (3 days office, 2 from home), flexible start and finish times around core hours, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, a holiday purchase scheme, enhanced family leave policies and other benefits.
£Depending on Experience + Hybrid Working (3 Days Office, 2 Home) + Flexible Hours
WHY CHOOSE TALO.?
TALO. specialises in commercial and product-focused head office roles: Buying, Merch, Design, Quality, Ecommerce, Marketing, Supply Chain, and everything in between. With over 10 years’ recruitment experience in homeware and consumer goods, we know and work with the growing retailers, brands, and suppliers that value great people.
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