Junior Specifications Technologist / Specifications Writer
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Salary: Up to £30,000 + Benefits
Contract: Full-time | Permanent
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Junior Specifications Technologist to join a fast-paced food manufacturing business in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
This is a great role for someone looking to develop their technical career in the food industry. You’ll support the setup, maintenance, and accuracy of customer specifications, pack copies, and artwork — ensuring all documentation meets compliance standards and launch deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
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Support the setup and approval of customer specifications and technical data.
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Review pack copy and artwork for compliance with retailer and legal labelling requirements.
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Maintain and update internal specification and quality documentation.
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Assist in developing “Gold Standard” raw material specifications.
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Attend product launch and change meetings to stay informed of updates.
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Support customer audits, visits, and internal compliance checks.
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Ensure allergen, HACCP, and TACCP records are accurate and up to date.
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across technical systems.
About You
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Experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
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Confident using customer web-based specification systems.
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Understanding of food labelling legislation and retailer requirements.
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Food Safety Level 3 and H&S Awareness Level 2 (or equivalent).
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Excellent attention to detail, communication, and organisational skills.
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Enthusiastic team player with a proactive approach to learning.
If you’re detail-driven and eager to build your technical expertise in a supportive food manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to start your next step as a Junior Specifications Technologist