Senior Specification Technician / Specification Manager - upto £40kpa
Avid Personnel are proud to be representing their client as they look to hire a Senior Technician to join their team out of their Welshpool facility.
Job Overview
The Senior Specification Technician is responsible for delivering high-quality technical design, specification, and compliance support for the UK door product portfolio. The role works cross-functionally with Commercial, Production, Technical, and external stakeholders to ensure compliant, commercially viable, and accurately specified solutions that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
The position takes ownership of technical drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and quotations, while providing expert guidance on fire, security, and acoustic compliance. The role also supports sales activity, new product development, and customer engagement to drive business performance.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Specification & Design
* Develop and manage technical proposals in line with business objectives, customer requirements, and UK regulations
* Produce accurate technical quotations using company specification and design tools
* Take ownership of complex and bespoke door specifications from concept through to manufacture
Bills of Materials & Quotation
* Create detailed and accurate bills of materials to enable correct product manufacture
* Generate accurate quotations aligned with approved drawings and BOMs
* Ensure technical accuracy supports commercial viability and margin targets
Compliance & Regulation
* Act as a technical authority on UK fire, security, and acoustic regulations relating to door sets
* Assess feasibility and compliance of new or non-standard product solutions
* Support NPD and NPI processes by providing regulatory and technical insight
Commercial & Customer Support
* Work closely with the UK commercial team to support project bids and proposals
* Provide technical expertise to the sales function, including joint customer visits
* Build strong relationships with UK customers to understand project-specific requirements and market trends
Manufacturing & Product Knowledge
* Collaborate with production teams to understand manufacturing capabilities and constraints
* Ensure specifications align with current product offerings and production processes
Training & Development
* Contribute to the development of CPD (Continuing Professional Development) presentation content
* Share technical knowledge and mentor junior team members