Specifications Technologist
East Kilbride
A well-established manufacturing site is looking to bring in a Specifications Technologist to take ownership of product and raw material specifications, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and consistency across the board.
This is a hands-on role where detail matters. You'll be working closely with technical, QA, procurement, and suppliers to make sure everything is right first time.
What you'll be doing
* Creating and maintaining finished product, raw material, and packaging specifications
* Managing retailer specification portals
* Ensuring compliance with UK food legislation (labelling, allergens, nutrition)
* Reviewing packaging, artwork, and label approvals
* Maintaining allergen risk assessments and declarations
* Supporting audits and customer technical queries
* Monitoring specification KPIs and accuracy
* Supporting product launches and changes
What we're looking for
* Experience managing specifications for UK retailers
* Strong understanding of food labelling and legislation
* Experience with retailer portals (Tesco, Sainsbury's, etc.)
* High attention to detail and strong data accuracy
* Confident working across multiple teams
Why consider it
* Stable, structured environment
* Clear role ownership
* Good exposure across technical, QA, and NPD
* Opportunity to strengthen retailer-facing experience