Jobs in Jackton

RAW Material Specifications Technologist | East Kilbride | Permanent

A well-established manufacturing site is looking to bring in a Specifications Technologist to take ownership of product and raw material specifications, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and consistency across the board.

This is a hands-on role where detail matters. You'll be working closely with technical, QA, procurement, and suppliers to make sure everything is right first time.

What you'll be doing

Creating and maintaining finished product, raw material, and packaging specifications
Managing retailer specification portals
Ensuring compliance with UK food legislation (labelling, allergens, nutrition)
Reviewing packaging, artwork, and label approvals
Maintaining allergen risk assessments and declarations
Supporting audits and customer technical queries
Monitoring specification KPIs and accuracy
Supporting product launches and changes

What we're looking for

Experience managing specifications for UK retailers
Strong understanding of food labelling and legislation
Experience with retailer portals (Tesco, Sainsbury's, etc.)
High attention to detail and strong data accuracy
Confident working across multiple teams

Why consider it

Stable, structured environment
Clear role ownership
Good exposure across technical, QA, and NPD
Opportunity to strengthen retailer-facing experience