Technical Development Assistant
- Employer
- Lightbody Ventures Ltd
- Location
- Glasgow City
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 8 Jan 2015
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Other Job Function
Job Details
Lightbody Ventures Ltd is a rapidly growing business and works with key global brands along with a portfolio of the leading national and international retailers and supermarkets.
Building on over 150 years experience in the food industry, we are able to leverage brand licensing with product development, packaging, manufacturing and supply chain. We currently work with the following Brand Partners – Thorntons, Disney/Annabel Karmel, 1 Direction, Hershey’s and Minions. We also export a range of products to Australia, U.S.A. and The Middle East.
The Candidate
This role will require an individual who has experience in Food Technology and in the creation of product specifications and FMCG Technical Systems. The candidate should also have a flair for creative development.
The role will provide the opportunity to add skills in product development and packaging design.
To be considered for this role you must:
- Have a Food Science related qualification
- Have previous experience in a Technical role within the Food Industry
- Have some knowledge of retailers systems and completing on-line specification detail
- Can display a passion for food with a good awareness of market trends.
- Have high attention to detail, personable with excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Responsibilities
- To work with our Development Manager to develop and maintain a pipeline of products that meet customer needs, whilst also meeting the guidelines and technical specifications of our Brand Partners.
- To ensure all product ingredients and specifications conform to our customer and Brand Partner Quality Standards and regulatory compliance for the appropriate countries.
- To maintain relationships with our internal team and also our manufacturing and Brand partners to assist with Product Development from concept through to production.
- Oversee finished product artwork approval for packaging and labelling
- Assist with factory trials and samples.
- Keeping the team up to date with food legislation changes and making sure these changes are communicated across the team.
Other Skills/Abilities:
Creative flair
Time management
Ability to work unsupervised and pro-actively
The role may require occasional travel to visit suppliers and a full clean driving licence would be an advantage.
Company
Lightbody Ventures Ltd works with key global brands along with a portfolio of the leading international retailers and supermarkets.
- Website
- www.lightbodyventures.com
- Telephone
- 01413315280
- Location
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Lightbody Ventures Ltd
154 West George Street
Glasgow
Lanarkshire
G2 2HG
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