Specifications Technologist
Northwich, Cheshire | Hybrid
Up to £40,000 + excellent benefits
An established and values‑driven food manufacturer is seeking a Specifications Technologist to join their technical team.
This is an exciting period of growth for the business, with a number of new retailers being onboarded. You’ll join a collaborative environment where quality, compliance and food safety are central to everything they do.
The Role:
- Writing and maintaining product specifications across multiple customer and retailer portals
- Supporting NPD and procurement teams with interpretation of food legislation, customer policies and codes of practice
- Liaising with technical, quality, production and development teams to gather and validate specification data
- Reviewing and approving product artwork to ensure compliance with UK & EU labelling regulations and customer requirements
- Assisting with external and third‑party audits as required
About You:
- Previous experience in a specifications, technical or compliance role within the food manufacturing industry
- Confident working across multiple online retailer specification systems
- Strong knowledge of food labelling legislation and food safety standards
- Proven artwork approval experience (ingredients, allergens, nutrition, claims, etc.)
- Strong communicator, comfortable liaising with customers and suppliers