Specifications & Raw Material Technologist Food Manufacturing
South London
£34k-£38k
Are you the person who can spot a missing allergen declaration, a packaging compliance gap or an incomplete raw material spec from a mile away?
If you enjoy the detail behind the product the specifications, supplier approvals and raw material data that make everything work this could be a great move.
A well-established food manufacturer is looking to add a Specifications & Raw Material Technologist to its technical team.
This role plays a key part in ensuring specifications are accurate, compliant and delivered to customers on time.
Its a role for someone who takes pride in getting the detail right and enjoys working at the centre of supplier data, technical documentation and product integrity.
What youll be doing
Youll take ownership of raw material and finished product specifications, ensuring they are accurate, approved and fully compliant with customer requirements.
Your responsibilities will include:
Completing and maintaining customer specifications and responding to technical enquiries
Managing raw material and packaging specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance
Supporting the supplier approval and review process for ingredients, packaging and services
Completing raw material risk assessments, including vulnerability and integrity reviews
Monitoring traceability and brand integrity claims back to raw materials
Attending pre and post-trial meetings to support product development
Participating in internal audits and technical projects
What were looking for
Youll likely already be working as a:
Specifications Technologist
Raw Material Technologist
Technical Services Technologist
within food manufacturing .
Youll bring:
Experience completing retailer or customer specifications
Knowledge of raw materials
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Good numeracy, literacy and IT skills
Why this role?
This is an opportunity to join a business where the technical function is well established and respected, and where the specifications and raw materials process plays a critical role in protecting product quality and brand integrity.
Youll work closely with technical, R&D and procurement teams, giving you real visibility across the product lifecycle.
If youre someone who enjoys the challenge of getting specifications right, managing supplier data and keeping technical documentation audit-ready, this role will play to your strengths.
Interested?
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion to find out more.
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