Japanese / Chinese speaking Food Technologist

Ref: HY46263

A leading Asian food company in the UK is looking for a Junior Technologist to manage food safety while overseeing UK/EU food regulations and the supply chain.This role will report to the Technical Manager to ensure the compliance of products supplied by the company within the UK and overseas. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within an established company.TYPE: Permanent, full-timeWORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday,9am to 5pm SALARY: £35-38K depending on experience, plus good benefits such as employee discount and free parkingSTART: ASAPLOCATION: Zone 6 of north London (Currently Hybrid working style, 3-4 days in the office) Japanese / Chinese speaking Food Technologist MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Food Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure all food products comply with food safety regulations (e.g., GFSI, BRC, or local UK/EU regulatory standards).
• Conduct regular inspections of food storage conditions, temperature controls, and hygiene practices.
• Monitor and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) within the warehouse and distribution processes.
• Help to ensure the comany maintain AA+ grade BRC and work closely with technical manager and other teams on this goal

Product Labelling & Specification Checks:

• Review and verify food labels and specifications to ensure compliance with UK and EU labelling laws.
• Check ingredient lists, allergen declarations, nutritional values, and packaging claims for accuracy.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure correct labelling and product specifications before approval.

Supplier & Product Approval:

• Assess and approve both branded and non-branded food products, ensuring they meet company and regulatory standards.
• Conduct supplier audits and review compliance documentation (e.g., HACCP plans, certifications, and product testing reports).
• Maintain an approved supplier list and ensure ongoing compliance with food safety and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to source high-quality and safe food products.

Quality Control & Assurance:

• Inspect incoming food products for quality, labelling accuracy, and compliance with specifications.
• Oversee product sampling and testing to ensure food quality and safety.
• Investigate and address any quality issues, including damaged or contaminated products.
• Handle customer complaints related to product quality, safety, and labelling issues.
• Conduct investigations into complaints, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide detailed reports back to customers regarding investigation findings and resolutions.

Internal Audits & Compliance Monitoring:

• Conduct internal audits to assess compliance with food safety and quality management systems.
• Identify non-conformities, implement corrective actions, and work on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare reports and documentation for regulatory audits and customer inspections.
• Inventory & Storage Management:

Japanese / Chinese speaking Food Technologist IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Fluent English and Japanese or Chinese language skills are necessary
• Degree qualified in food science or an associated subject
• Experience within a similar Technologist or Technical Assistant role and willing to progress
• HACCP level 3 (desirable)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and computer skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• A team player, with the ability to work independently and manage workload

** All applicants must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.