Technical Officer

We are currently recruiting for a Technical officer based at our Craigavon or Grantham site, with a 5 days onsite working model. To provide skilled technical support for Supply Chain assurance. Request information from suppliers, to support approval of supplier and/or materials/services provided. Routine assessment of information provided; approve against defined criteria. Provide support to sites on queries / audits / NCNs/ resolution of problems with materials / services. Provide conduit between sites and suppliers as required. Responsibilities: Set up and maintain suppliers on Point 74 / Foods Connected Support suppliers in their use of the Point 74/Foods Connected systems Assess / evaluate information provided by suppliers against standard requirements to support the supplier approval process. Maintain data on Sharepoint as required; ensuring accurate and up to date Maintain risk assessment information, ensuring accurate and up to date Support sites in queries on materials / suppliers. Coordinate the Non-conformance process; assessing and advising to ensure NCNs are valid and responded to appropriately. Track and report supplier performance (E.g. NCNs, communications, etc) Collate, analyse and report data as required. Support sites and team as required Essential Criteria: Food related qualification or experience in a similar role Computer literate - familiar with Excel & Word, comfortable using computer systems. Good communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to organise and prioritise workload. Good attention to detail Logical approach Uses initiative, self-motivated and assertive. Able to travel to internal sites or suppliers if required Desirable Criteria: Experience of working in factory technical team 3rd Level Qualification in relevant discipline Working knowledge of BRC standard, HACCP and Food Legislation Able to demonstrate experience in establishing & maintaining relationships with suppliers, external contacts, management colleagues etc Auditing skills

Location: Craigavon, Northern Ireland, GB

Posted Date: 8/3/2025