Job Description
We are currently seeking a talented Specifications/Product Technologist to join a leading food industry client. This exciting opportunity will allow you to work within a collaborative technical team, ensuring compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.\n \nAbout the Role:\n As a Specifications/Product Technologist, you’ll support the Technical Manager to ensure compliance with food safety, specifications, and labelling. You’ll work with suppliers, customers, and internal teams to maintain accurate product specs and meet legal and customer requirements.
You’ll also deputise for the Technical Manager when needed and assist with ad-hoc projects.\n Key Responsibilities:\n \nCollaborate with suppliers to create and update product and packaging specifications accurately and in a timely manner. \nMaintain and update customer specification platforms (such as Evolve) with all relevant technical information. \nSupport food safety and labelling compliance in line with UK regulations and customer requirements.
\nWork closely with the NPD and Marketing teams to ensure all specifications, pack copies, artwork, and labels are compliant with legislation. \nAssist with BRCGS Storage & Distribution accreditation, with a focus on specifications, product risk assessments, and labelling. \nManage customer complaints, liaising with suppliers and customers when required.
\nProvide assistance with packaging data collection and reporting for both internal systems and external reporting platforms. What We’re Looking For \n \nA degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Product Development, or a related field. \nProven experience in writing product specifications and an understanding of UK labelling requirements.
\nProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). \nStrong written and verbal communication skills. \n1–2 years’ experience in a technical food industry role.
\nKnowledge of BRC requirements. \nHACCP Level 2 or Level 3 qualification. What’s In It For You \n The position offers a competitive salary package, and opportunities to grow your career with a company that values innovation, authenticity, and drive