Location: Histon (Hybrid)
Join the home of some of the UK's most loved food brands, including Hartley's, Linda McCartney's, Sun-Pat, Robertson's, Yorkshire Provender, New Covent Garden, Cully & Sully, Ella's Kitchen and many more.
At Hain Celestial UK, we make food that people love and trust. We are looking for a Technical Compliance Technologist to join our growing Technical team in a hybrid role supporting our Histon and Fakenham sites.
A Great Opportunity to Develop Your Career
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within Food Technical, Quality, Compliance and Food Safety. Whether you already have some experience in a Technical or Quality role, or you are a recent graduate with a degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Safety, Nutrition, Quality Management or a related food discipline, this role will provide valuable exposure to the food manufacturing industry and the technical function within a leading FMCG business.
You will gain hands-on experience working with major UK retailers, supporting audit preparation, managing technical systems and compliance activities, and developing your understanding of food safety, quality standards, retailer requirements and governance processes. This role offers an excellent platform for anyone interested in pursuing a career in auditing, compliance, technical management or quality assurance.
The Role
You will play a key role in supporting the UK Technical function and working closely with both internal teams and retail customers. From managing customer technical portals and audit data to supporting BRC and retailer audits, this is a varied and rewarding role where you can learn, develop and make a real impact.
Working with some of the UK's largest retailers and supporting well-known household brands will provide exposure and career development opportunities that few early-career technical roles can offer.
What You'll Be Doing
Technical & Quality Support
- Manage UK retailer technical portals, ensuring certifications, site information and contact details remain accurate and up to date.
- Track, maintain and report technical KPIs for key retail customers.
- Support internal audits across manufacturing and distribution sites.
- Maintain Impact reporting for sustainability initiatives including Palm, Soy and Cocoa data.
- Maintain BRC documentation, Codes of Practice and audit databases.
- Support site teams during customer, retailer and BRC audits.
- Assist in the development and continuous improvement of quality standards, procedures and technical systems.
Compliance & Auditing
- Support compliance with retailer requirements, industry standards and internal policies.
- Assist with audit preparation, evidence gathering and corrective action tracking.
- Develop knowledge of food safety standards, compliance requirements and quality management systems.
- Gain practical experience in auditing and technical governance processes.
Health & Safety
- Support compliance with Group Health & Safety policies and procedures.
- Promote safe working practices across all sites.
Data & Decision Support
- Produce accurate and timely technical data to support business and operational decision-making.
- Maintain technical records and reporting systems.
Collaboration
- Work closely with site teams, senior managers and retail partners.
- Represent the Technical function in a professional and proactive manner.
- Build strong relationships across departments and support cross-functional projects.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Experience within a Technical, Quality or Food Safety function.
- Experience conducting internal audits.
- Experience using retailer technical systems, portals or Codes of Practice.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
Desirable
- Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Safety, Nutrition, Quality Management or a related discipline.
- HACCP Level 3 qualification.
- Lead Auditor training.
- Experience within FMCG or food manufacturing.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines.
- Confident communicator with a proactive approach.
- Comfortable working with databases, technical systems and reporting tools.
- Professional, collaborative and eager to learn.
Location & Working Pattern
- Hybrid role based at either Histon, Cambridgeshire or Fakenham, Norfolk.
- Regular travel between UK sites will be required.
- Some flexibility may be required during audit periods and peak business activity.
What We Can Offer
- Competitive salary.
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Option to purchase additional annual leave.
- A volunteering day to support our charity partners.
- Flexible working options.
- Pension scheme.
- Medical benefits.
- Access to a benefits hub offering discounts from a range of retailers and suppliers.
If you are passionate about food, quality and compliance, and are looking for a role that offers genuine development opportunities within a leading FMCG business, we'd love to hear from you.
