Specification Technologist

Primary

Location:

BIGGLESWADE, United Kingdom

At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture. We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.

Solina is a fast‑growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America. By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet.

Please note this role does not meet the Home Office requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have existing authorisation to work in the UK.

As a Specification Technologist, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accurate and compliant management of raw material and finished product specifications. This includes supporting the delivery of safe, legal, and high‑quality products to our customers.

You will liaise closely with internal departments (NPD, Quality, Procurement, Regulatory) and external suppliers to manage technical documentation, ingredient declarations, and customer specifications.

• Create, maintain, and review finished product specifications for food ingredients and seasoning blends
• Liaise with suppliers to gather and validate raw material specifications, certificates, and technical data
• Ensure all specifications meet regulatory, customer, and internal standards (e.g. allergens, nutrition, labelling, GFSI)
• Complete and submit customer specification forms and portals, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Support the launch of new products through accurate specification input and compliance checks
• Maintain specification management systems and ensure timely updates of documentation
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, NPD, and Procurement to address non‑conformances or specification gaps
• Assist with compliance to food safety certifications (e.g. BRCGS, SQMS, Halal, Kosher)
• Support continuous improvement of the specifications process and data quality

• A collaborative and innovation‑driven work culture
• Opportunity to work with a leading name in food solutions across diverse product categories
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• The chance to contribute to healthier, more sustainable, and flavourful food

We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment.