Specifications Technologist

Specification Technologist - Food Manufacturing (West Midlands)

Zest Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a well-established food manufacturer to recruit a Specification Technologist. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for food safety and compliance to join a busy, collaborative technical team.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, you'll be the go‑to person for all things specifications, labelling and legislation making sure every product leaving the site is safe, legally compliant and ready for market.

• Create, review and maintain product specifications and customer specification manuals
• Review and approve packaging details and product artwork, ensuring full legislative compliance
• Develop standard operating procedures for artwork and promotional material
• Keep the business ahead of labelling policies, food safety legislation and upcoming regulatory changes across all markets
• Provide technical advice on shelf life, nutritional value and product quality
• Support NPD in bringing new and promotional products to market
• Liaise with raw material suppliers to obtain specifications and maintain allergen and risk assessment databases
• Compile technical reports, data analysis and product testing schedules
• Support colleagues, visitors and auditors with clear, accurate technical guidance

• Minimum 1 year's experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Confident and familiar with product specifications
• Strong understanding of food labelling requirements and legislation
• Computer literate and comfortable picking up new systems
• Excellent written and spoken English, with strong numerical ability
• A degree in Food Science, Nutrition or a science‑related subject is advantageous
• Organised, analytical and able to work under your own initiative with a good sense of humour!

This is a brilliant chance to take ownership of specifications within a growing business and play a key part in getting great products to market.

Please note:

Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.