Specification Technologist

Due to expansion this new role is responsible for ensuring technical support in finished good specifications, artwork approvals, internal audits and process approval of new products.

• Approve and maintain finished product specifications for all finished products supplied. This will include:
  • Completing specifications in accordance with customer protocols ensuring data provided is accurate, valid, and compliant with customer requirements, relevant legislation and company policy
  • Calculating and generating ingredient declarations in required customer format
  • Ensure that all data and/or claims that are linked with product specifications can be supported and are validated against customer requirements, legislation and company policy.
  • Receive, evaluate and action as appropriate requests to amend/update specifications ensuring effective communication with all relevant stakeholders.
• Legal pack copy generation of technical information required for product packaging (Primary and Secondary) ensuring compliance with customer requirements and relevant legislation.
• Upload approved cutter profiles onto customer portals.
• Artwork Approval (covering primary and secondary packaging) – working with all relevant stakeholders to ensure packaging artwork designs are compliant with legal/customer technical requirements.
• Ensure all relevant supporting documentation has been completed to the required standard and is linked to the appropriate specification. This may include, but is not limited to, nutrition results, QAS/CCP documents and certificates.
• Keep up to date with customer and legal requirements and ensure all customer portals are maintained.
• Consider and respond to customer queries regarding specifications as and when they arise.
• Present product specifications to customers as required during visits/audits and implement corrective actions where required.
• Provide guidance and support to other departments as required to support understanding and awareness of specific customer requirements.
• Work closely with other functions, particularly product development and raw materials supply chain teams, to ensure collaboration on timescales.
• Keep up to date with process changes in factories where they could impact specifications.
• Complete internal audits that have been assigned to you and are independent of your area of work, write up reports and close out any non‑conformances.
• Be present at NPD trials, NPD handover and first production for new productions, ensuring all quality and technical paperwork is complete (e.g. recipes, work instructions, QAS and PCs are still applicable).
• Any other duties as required to fulfil company needs.

• Degree or equivalent in a technical, food‑related or science‑based discipline.
• 1 year previous experience with retailer online specification portals.
• Knowledge of food safety principles/GMP with a passion to promote food safety culture with a 'can‑do' attitude.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good verbal & written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise multiple activities/requirements and to complete them to the expected level of detail and accuracy.
• Reliable and strong work ethic with attention to detail.
• Flexible to meet the needs of the business.

• Competitive salary
• 30 days holidays, rising to 33 days on length of service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service awards scheme
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Culture of recognition

Days of work:
Monday to Friday, 08:00‑17:00

This is a full‑time position with flexibility for the right candidate.

If you feel you have the necessary experience and wish to join a fast growing business please forward your CV by Monday 9th March 2026.

• Organisation
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills