Scantec Recruitment are working with a fantastic FMCG Food Manufacturing business at one of their sites in South Lanarkshire. Following recent and on-going investment, they are seeking a Specification Technologist to join their Technical team.
This is a great business with a long-standing heritage, and a great opportunity for someone to gain experience with one of the UK largest businesses in their respective field, working with the major Retailers and Food Service clients across the UK. You’ll be able to work with a friendly and engaging team, who can offer opportunities for growth and long-term career development.
We'd love to hear from either recent graduates with one year work experience in a similar, technical role or experienced technical / specs candidates. Full training is available.
Monday to Friday, 8.30pm (flexible hours)
Hybrid working - 1-2 days per week from home
Specification Technologist – brief summary of responsibilities:
Advise NPD Department, via the Site Technical Manager throughout the project on timings of achievable Customer information completion dates.
Demonstrate a detailed practical knowledge of current manufacturing processes, to ensure customer specifications fully reflect the capabilities of the Factory.
Support Factory Trials for Customer and Internal requirements ensuring that documentation is fully completed and actions followed up as necessary and any issues are communicated fully.
Check artwork and packaging against agreed Pack copy, Legal and Company requirements and Ingredient Specifications ensuring any non-compliance with the specification is reported and followed up.
Be responsible for Raw material and Packaging specifications management (approval process) and supporting on group supplier audit where appropriate.
Ideally you’ll be at Graduate level with qualifications in Food Science, Technology or Nutrition. Previous experience in a similar position with the Food Manufacturing sector would be advantageous.
Good awareness of nutrition, food tolerance, allergens
Up to date knowledge of legislation regarding the labelling of food products