My Telford based client is currently recruiting for an experienced Technical Specifications Technologist Salary - up to £35k Pension Free parking As a key member of the Technical team, you will be responsible for ensuring that all supplied products comply with food safety standards and legal requirements. Responsibilities Take the leading role in the management of product launches by supporting the site in the delivery and launch of new and existing product development and operational improvement. Project manage each launch to ensure the company meets its product delivery target assigned by the customer. To play an active part in the NPD process, utilising technical expertise to deliver the technical standards expected working closely with internal departments. To complete all customer product specifications and ensure artwork generated comply with all legal / food safety / quality requirements. Assist in the management of the supplier quality assurance program and specification control. To ensure that raw material compliance is regularly reviewed, and approval status is maintained and to ensure information required during 3rd party audits is available and accurate. Utilising customer portals, trade associations and external resources to ensure company compliance and emerging new risks or codes of practice are captured in a timely manner An active member of the site HACCP team and internal audit team Explore new ways of working / technologies to constantly improve systems / processes to produce strong trend data. Completion of any technical or quality related projects as required Deputise for the team as and when needed Skills and experience Food related qualification At least 3 years' experience in a food industry role Experience of interpreting and implementing retailer codes of practice HACCP Level 2 Food Safety Level 2 Experience in the use and management of customer technical portals and customer specifications and artwork approval processes Internal Auditor Trained Good time management and self-motivation with the ability to work to deadlines and under pressure Excellent organisational and communication skills IT literate We will carefully consider your application and advise you if we're able to progress with your application within 3 working days. If you do not hear from us within this time, your details won't be retained. If you're not successful on this occasion please continue to apply to future roles we advertise. Major Recruitment are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straight forward. We are located in thriving Telford, and we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire, North Wales and Wolverhampton. Major Recruitment specialise in industrial, commercial, driving and technical recruitment. INDFE