Technical Reviewer

Job Summary

Are you detail-orientated and passionate about quality? Join Kiwa Agri Food as a Technical Reviewer on a 12-month fixed-term contract. After an initial training period, you'll be responsible for reviewing technical reports and supporting the technical management of the TASCC Scheme. This is a hybrid role, based in Harrogate. Kiwa, is a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification. Our company motto is we create trust. We want you to trust us in becoming your employer of choice.

About The Role

• Support Technical Management - Report to the TASCC Scheme Manager and suppport the technical management of the sector
• Ensure Quality & Compliance - Conduct detailed technical reviews of reports, verifying that all necessary information is provided and addressing non-conformities.
• Be a Trusted Advisor - Provide expert technical support to both employed and contracted assessors and technical reviewers.
• Maintain Strong Relationships - Build relationships with customers, scheme owners, and key stakeholders in the sector.
• Monitor & Report Issues - Identify and escalate quality concerns or potential scheme or accreditation non-conformities to the TASCC Scheme Manager
• Keep Records Up to Date - Accurately update and manage records and reports in electronic systems to support compliance and reporting.
• Stay Ahead of Industry Trends - Continuously develop your technical expertise through ongoing learning, training, and attending industry events.
• Contribute to Excellence - Ensure the highest service quality, driving improvements and maintaining Kiwa’s reputation as a trusted industry leader.
  
  

Do you have what it takes?

• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work and reach targets set independently
• Good working knowledge of typical IT tools (Microsoft Office, etc)
• Results-oriented with strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, accuracy, reliability, and flexibility
• Exceptional communication skills and interpersonal relations at all levels
• Experience in the agrifood industry (preferred but not essential)
  
  

What can you expect from us in return?

• £27,250 - £29,500 per annum
• Generous Annual Leave - Starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional leave and increased entitlement with length of service
• 36.25 hours per week - Monday to Friday, hybrid working
• Enhanced Family Leave - Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
• Milestone Rewards - paid and unpaid sabbaticals, charity donations, personal gifts, and retail vouchers
• Salary Reviews
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Pension Contributions
• Life Assurance - 4x your annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Confidential support, advice, and counselling available 24/7, 365 days a year
• 24/7 GP Service - Access to medical advice anytime
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers - Supporting your health and well-being
• Welcome Pack - Filled with company-branded goodies to kickstart your journey with us
  
  

At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values: Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self-development.

As an equal opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception.

If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak a member of the Talent Team, please e-mail us at [email protected].