Specification Technologist
Job in
Clevedon, Somerset County, BS21, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-28
Listing for:
D R Newitt & Associates
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-28
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Food Quality & Safety, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers
Job Description & How to Apply Below
I'm working with a growing food manufacturing business, supplying customers across the UK and Europe.
As a Specification Technologist, you’ll join the Technical & Regulatory team, managing customer specifications and technical documentation while working closely with customers, suppliers and internal Technical, Quality and Regulatory teams.
This is a customer-facing role suited to someone with previous food manufacturing technical experience, excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
Key Responsibilities
* Create, maintain and manage customer specifications and technical documentation.
* Ensure documentation meets customer, legal and technical requirements.
* Maintain accurate product information across customer portals.
* Respond to customer technical queries professionally and promptly.
* Review recipes, raw materials and supplier information for compliance.
* Support supplier approval, audits and technical compliance activities.
* Work closely with internal teams and customers to meet technical requirements.
* Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
About You
You’ll ideally have:
* Previous experience in a Specification Technologist, Technical Specifications or similar role within food manufacturing.
* Experience managing product/customer specifications.
* Good knowledge of food industry technical requirements.
* Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
* The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Relevant food industry technical training.
* Full right to work in the UK.
* Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
Desirable: HND/Degree in Food Science or a related subject, retailer/customer standards experience, customer technical portal experience, and knowledge of food safety, supplier approval and audit processes.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary
* Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week
* Pension and healthcare benefits
* Life assurance
* Employee discounts and Employee Assistance Programme
* Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
* Excellent development opportunities within a growing business
Apply
If you have experience in food specifications, technical compliance or a similar technical role within food manufacturing, I would love to hear from you
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