Specification Technologist

Description

We are recruiting for a Specification Technologist to join a well–established and growing food manufacturing business.

This role sits within the technical team and is responsible for managing supplier approvals and overseeing the creation, maintenance and compliance of finished product specifications across own–label and branded ranges.

You will work closely with NPD, QA, Production, Procurement and Sales to ensure specifications are accurate, compliant and launch–ready within retailer systems.

This is a key compliance–focused role with direct impact on product launches, retailer relationships and audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Product Specification Management

Create, review and approve detailed finished product specifications

Maintain own–label and branded specifications within retailer web–based systems

Ensure all specifications are accurate, up to date and legally compliant

Manage artwork approval against specifications

Regulatory & Legal Compliance

Ensure compliance with UK, EU and US food labelling legislation

Verify allergen declarations, nutritional data and ingredient listings

Guarantee packaging and artwork align with legal and customer standards

Respond to retailer technical requests and questionnaires

Supplier Approval & Risk Management

Manage raw material and service supplier approval database

Conduct risk assessments including VACCP, food defence and authenticity

Maintain accurate technical documentation

Project & Launch Support

Support new product launches including shelf–life testing and QAS

Manage critical path actions during specification–to–launch process

Ensure all technical approvals are secured ahead of launch

Audit & Documentation

Support BRC and customer audits

Maintain document control systems

Own and manage the Hamilton Grand recipe & specification system

Experience & Skills Required

Proven experience in a Specification Technologist or Technical role within food manufacturing

Strong understanding of food science, manufacturing and packaging

Experience using retailer specification systems

Knowledge of UK food labelling legislation

Food Hygiene Level 3 (minimum)

Excellent attention to detail

Strong organisational and project management skills

Confident using Microsoft Office

Desirable

Bakery manufacturing experience

BRC experience

Internal Auditor qualification

Experience using Hamilton Grand specification system

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a compliance–led food manufacturer where specifications play a critical role in protecting retailer relationships, audit standards and successful product launches.

If you are detail–driven, technically strong and comfortable operating in a fast–paced manufacturing environment, this role offers genuine responsibility and impact.

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