Food Technologist

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Woolwich; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid

Business expenses covered

Remote work 4 days/week

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking an Interim Specification Technologist for a 2-3 month contract in the UK. The role involves managing retailer specifications, ensuring compliance, and supporting product launches. It offers one day on-site and four days of remote work.

The ideal candidate has food manufacturing experience, familiarity with Aldi specifications, and knowledge of current food legislation. Immediate start available and expenses covered at £350 per day.

Qualifications

• Experience using Hive.
• Experience managing specifications for Aldi.
• Strong understanding of food legislation, labeling and retailer compliance requirements.
• Ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision.
• Available for an immediate start.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain customer specifications across retailer portals.
• Review, update and approve product specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Liaise with internal departments including Technical, NPD, Procurement and Operations.
• Ensure specifications meet retailer requirements and regulatory standards.
• Provide support during product launches and specification amendments.
• Work with retailer systems and customer requirements to meet strict deadlines.

Tools

Hive

Job description

Interim Specification Technologist (Food Manufacturing)

£350 per day + Expenses

Immediate Start | 2-3 Month Contract

A well-established food manufacturer is seeking an experienced Interim Specification Technologist to support the technical team on an initial 2-3 month contract.

This role offers excellent flexibility, with 1 day per week on-site and 4 days remote working.

The Role

• Manage and maintain customer specifications across retailer portals.
• Review, update and approve product specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Liaise with internal departments including Technical, NPD, Procurement and Operations.
• Ensure specifications meet retailer requirements and regulatory standards.
• Provide support during product launches and specification amendments.
• Work with retailer systems and customer requirements to meet strict deadlines.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience as a Specification Technologist within food manufacturing.
• Essential experience using Hive.
• Essential experience managing specifications for Aldi.
• Strong understanding of food legislation, labelling and retailer compliance requirements.
• Ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision.
• Available for an immediate start.

Package

• £350 per day.
• Mileage paid at £0.55 per mile.
• Business expenses covered.
• 1 day on-site, 4 days remote.
• Initial 2-3 month contract