Specification Technologist Location: UK Salary: Circa £28,500 benefits Monday – Friday | 40 hours per week Are you looking to build your career within food manufacturing technical or specification management? A growing food business is looking for a Specification Technologist to join their technical team, supporting the management of customer specifications, supplier information and technical documentation across the business. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their technical career who enjoys working with data, compliance and food safety requirements in a fast-moving environment. The Role Working closely with the Technical team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring product information and customer specifications are accurate, compliant and delivered right first time. Your responsibilities will include: * Completing customer assurance documentation including specifications, SAQs and risk assessments * Managing customer technical portals and specification platforms * Setting up and approving product specifications in line with customer requirements * Maintaining the technical information database * Reviewing supplier specifications to ensure regulatory and labelling compliance * Supporting BRCGS audit preparation and wider technical compliance activities * Responding to customer technical information requests * Supporting wider technical and quality team projects when required What We’re Looking For * Degree educated (or equivalent) * Strong attention to detail and highly organised * Good understanding of food legislation and regulatory requirements * Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook * Strong communication skills across teams and departments Desirable: * Experience within the food manufacturing industry * Specification writing experience * HACCP knowledge * Food safety experience Why This Role? This position offers the chance to develop your career within food manufacturing technical functions, gaining exposure to: * Customer specification management * Retailer and compliance requirements * BRCGS standards * Supplier technical data and labelling compliance Package * Salary circa £28,500 * Annual salary reviews * 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing to 25 with service) * Pension scheme * Healthcare cash plan * Retail discount membership * Additional company benefits linked to service and commitment If you’re interested in learning more, apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation