Cavendish Maine
Quality Assurance Technologist
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
A leading supplier of consumer products to major national supermarkets and high street brands is looking to strengthen its technical team.
The business operates across stationery, creative play and paper-based celebration products, with a strong focus on product safety, compliance, responsible sourcing and sustainability.
The Role
An exciting opportunity for an experienced QA Technologist or Assistant Technologist looking to progress their career within a fast-paced technical environment.
You will be responsible for ensuring products are safe, legal, compliant and responsibly sourced, working closely with Buying, Suppliers and internal teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing product technical files, specifications, test reports, declarations and Bills of Materials/Substances.
- Conducting risk assessments and briefing appropriate compliance testing.
- Reviewing and approving artwork and product labelling.
- Supporting supplier onboarding, product approval and due diligence processes.
- Providing technical support to Buying teams, including testing requirements and costs for new business.
- Supporting UKTR, EUDR, FSC, sustainability and packaging compliance.
- Reviewing MSDS, product specifications and other technical documentation.
- Supporting customer technical requests and maintaining departmental procedures.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
The Person
We are looking for a proactive and resilient Technologist with experience in FMCG product compliance, ideally within consumer products.
You will ideally have:
- Experience working with major retailers or high street brands.
- Strong knowledge of product safety, risk assessment and compliance testing.
- Understanding of EN71, Toy Safety and GPSR.
- Knowledge of REACH/SVHC, electricals, timber regulations and packaging waste is advantageous.
- Familiarity with SMETA and BSCI audits.
- Excellent IT, organisational and project management skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
- A flexible, hands-on approach and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Contact:
Rina Gokani or Shelley Velati
Reference:
RG_SV/106672
Candidate care:
By responding to this advert you consent to Cavendish Maine processing the personal data included within this application.
If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application.
Should you not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role we may keep your details in our hold file, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies. If you do not want us to do this please call us to advise.
In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London