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 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!

Unlike many similar roles,
sponsorship is not available for this opportunity
.

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.