Product Technologist

2 weeks ago


Liverpool, United Kingdom Home Bargains Full time

Job Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Food and Non Food Product Technologist to join our Product and Trading Standards team. With our ever growing product range, this is an important role in a team that is responsible for ensuring the products we sell are safe, compliant with current legislative requirements and quality standards, and aligned with our risk appetite.

You will focus on achieving approval for products using our in-house Portal system. We are looking for someone who is experienced in product safety regulatory compliance work in a retail environment, and can support the Buying team and designers throughout product development and existing product reviews.

Job Overview
- Management of Own Brand Food Launches, including specifications, label checks, artwork approval and suitable due diligence actions.
- Identify the relevant safety, testing and certification requirements for general consumer products.
- Ensure timely review, recording and resolution of product safety and quality related issues e.g. product recalls
- Support the Buying team throughout new product development and existing product reviews

Minimum Criteria To Apply
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in product safety regulatory and compliance work, preferably in retail
- Knowledge of food safety and labelling legislation, good communication and practical risk assessment skills.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of general and specific product safety legislation and safety standards
- Experience of working with Buyers and Designers on new product development
- Experience of process development and management
- A degree/HND in a technical or related field or an equivalent technical qualification
- Technical expertise in relevant products areas

About The Company
TJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains is a privately owned family run discount retailer selling top brands at the lowest possible price on the UK high street.

Having started 45 years ago in Liverpool our customers continue to be at the heart of everything we do and throughout our 600 stores we have over 5 million customers each week.

With plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 stores throughout the UK we are a fast-paced retailer opening 50 stores a year (nearly one every weekend) - and we wouldn't have it any other way

Package
- Competitive salary
- 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
- Contributable Company pension scheme

**Employee Benefits**:

- **MyHB employee benefits platform with access to**:

- Retail and leisure discounts plus hundreds more
- Free Financial Advice
- Bank your savings into an ISA
- 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
- Low cost voluntary insured health plans
- Onsite subsidised Health and Fitness Centre
- Onsite canteen
- 10% store discount
- Access to social and sporting events
- Free car parking
- Long Service recognition scheme



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