Job Title: Specification Technologist
Location: Remote - 1-2 days per month in Burnley
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Contract: 12–18 month FTC, with potential for permanent role
Start: Immediate or as soon as available
Are you a technically minded food professional looking for your next challenge? We’re seeking a Specification Technologist to join our Burnley-based team on a hybrid working basis. This hands-on role covers product specifications, supplier approvals, and compliance, with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
* Product Specification Management: Develop, review, and maintain specifications for own-label and branded products, ensuring all ingredients and details are accurate.
* Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all products meet food safety, nutritional, allergen, and labeling regulations for the UK, EU, and US.
* Project Support: Manage specification-to-launch processes, proactively resolving issues to support timely product introductions.
* Supplier & Customer Liaison: Serve as a technical point of contact for suppliers, customers, and internal teams, including compliance audits and technical queries.
* Documentation & Systems: Maintain specification documentation, manage raw material approvals, and ensure packaging and artwork align with specifications.
* Support shelf-life testing, QA, and customer audits including BRC accreditation.
* Maintain and manage the Hamilton Grand recipes & specification system.
Skills & Experience:
* Level 3 Food Hygiene or above.
* Strong knowledge of food science, manufacturing, and packaging.
* Excellent attention to detail, numeracy, and literacy skills.
* Strong analytical, project management, and IT skills (Microsoft Office and specification systems).
* Experience with labeling, nutritional and allergen information, and regulatory compliance.
* Effective communicator, able to liaise with multiple stakeholders.
Desirable:
* Bakery product knowledge.
* BRC experience or internal auditor certification.
Why Join Us?
* Hybrid working with flexibility – 4-day week.
* Competitive salary up to £35k.
* 12–18 month fixed-term contract with strong potential for permanent employment.
* Immediate start available – ideal if you’re looking for a new challenge or salary review.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re available immediately or seeking a salary review, get in touch – we’d love to have a conversation.