Product Technologist - Retail

Role Title

Product Technologist - Retail

Liverpool

£55,000 Benefits

Role Profile

Newly created and exceptional opportunity with UK Leading retailer, this role forms part of the team responsible for ensuring that products sold are safe, compliant with current legislative requirements and quality standards, and aligned with the brands risk appetite.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify the relevant safety, testing and certification requirements for products
• Responsible for drafting technical files with suitable risk assessments, test reports and certification and manage the review and approval system for labelling compliance
• Ensure timely review, recording and resolution of product safety and quality related issues
• Support the Buying team throughout new product development and existing product reviews
• Investigate and manage customer complaints and work closely with our customer support, buying and store teams to ensure an appropriate response is provided
• Keep the business appraised of relevant legislative and best practice developments.

Skills & Experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience in product safety regulatory and compliance work

Thorough knowledge and understanding of general and specific product safety legislation and safety standards

Experience of working with buyers and designers

Experience of process development and management

Experience in product safety regulatory compliance work in retail

Thorough knowledge and understanding of general and specific product safety legislation and quality standards

Client information

Leading UK Retailer with Head Offices based in the North West

Remuneration

£55,000 Excellent benefits

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