Specification Technologist

Food Technologist / Specifications Technologist

Exeter | Hybrid Working Available

£35,000 - £39,000 DOE + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Our client is a successful independent food importer supplying wholesale, catering, and retail customers across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Food Technologist / Specifications Technologist to join their technical team in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically focused food professional who enjoys specification management, supplier compliance, and maintaining high food safety standards while working closely with customers and suppliers.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will play a key role in supporting technical and quality activities across the business. Approximately 70-80% of your time will be focused on product specifications, reviews, and approvals.

• Managing and maintaining product specifications and technical documentation
• Supporting the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Managing supplier approval processes and documentation
• Conducting artwork and label compliance checks
• Organising product testing and analysis
• Supporting food safety assessments and compliance activities
• Assisting with internal, customer, retailer, and BRC audits
• Building strong relationships with customers and suppliers
• Deputising for the Technical Manager when required

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Product Development, or a related discipline
• At least 3 years' experience in a Technical, Quality, or Food Technology role within food manufacturing, food import, or fresh produce
• Experience managing specifications and customer requirements
• Knowledge of retailer standards, ideally including M&S and Sainsbury's
• HACCP Level 2 qualification
• Experience supporting internal and external audits, including BRC standards
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Teams

• Salary up to £39,000 DOE
• Hybrid working arrangement
• KPI-related bonus scheme
• NEST pension scheme (4% employee / 4% employer contributions)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement after 5 years' service (up to 30 days)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Opportunity to develop your career within a growing food business

If you're looking for your next challenge within food technical and quality management, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV.