This is a key role within the business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of customer and legal specifications, lead artwork and labelling compliance, and support the development of the specifications function.
The Role
As Specifications Technologist, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end specification process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with customer, legal, and certification standards.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing the creation and ongoing maintenance of customer specifications for new product launches
Ensuring specifications are updated in line with EPD changes, supplier amendments, and legal or customer requirements
Reviewing and maintaining specifications to ensure compliance with BRC and customer-specific standards
Overseeing translation and artwork approval processes to ensure legal and customer compliance
Staying up to date with changes in food labelling legislation across multiple markets, including the use of third-party approvals where required
Acting as the main point of contact for customers regarding specifications, queries, and questionnaires
Attending and supporting internal and external audits
Supporting the development and maintenance of written procedures and work instructions within the specifications department
Managing and developing a Specification Technologist through on-the-job coaching and formal training
Attending development and planning meetings to forecast workload and allocate resources effectively
Promoting health, safety, and wellbeing in line with company policies
Driving continuous improvement and supporting change initiatives within your area of responsibility
About You
You will be an experienced specifications professional from within the food manufacturing industry, confident working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
You will ideally have:
Proven experience in food specifications management
Strong knowledge of food labelling legislation and customer standards
Experience working with BRC and retailer requirements
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Confidence communicating with customers and internal stakeholders
Experience mentoring or managing junior team members
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Salary description
£38000.00 - £40000.00 per year