Specification Technologist Location: Nelson Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 Contract: Full-time, Fixed term contract (till March 2027) Reports to: Technical Manager Direct reports: Raw Material Section Leader Coordinates with: NPD Manager, QA Manager, Sales, Procurement & Production About the Role We're looking for an experienced Specification Technologist to join our technical team. This pivotal role ensures all product specifications - for both own-label and branded products - meet customer, regulatory, and industry standards. You'll oversee supplier approvals, manage retailer web-based specification systems, and play a key part in ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across our technical processes. If you're highly organised, detail-focused, and passionate about food quality and compliance, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced, quality-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Product Specification Management: Develop, review, and approve detailed product specifications, including ingredients, allergens, nutrition, and packaging. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all specifications meet current UK, EU, and US food safety, quality, nutritional, and labelling regulations. Artwork Review: Verify that packaging artwork aligns with specifications and complies with legal and customer standards. Supplier & Customer Liaison: Act as a technical point of contact for suppl...