Junior Specifications Technologist / Specifications Writer

Alaska Black; Hull Bridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing business in Hull Bridge is seeking a Junior Specifications Technologist. This role involves supporting the setup, maintenance, and accuracy of customer specifications and artwork, ensuring compliance with all standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in food manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and an understanding of food labelling legislation. This position offers a full-time contract with a salary up to £30,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Confident using customer web-based specification systems.
• Understanding of food labelling legislation and retailer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the setup and approval of customer specifications and technical data.
• Review pack copy and artwork for compliance with retailer and legal labelling requirements.
• Maintain and update internal specification and quality documentation.
• Assist in developing 'Gold Standard' raw material specifications.
• Attend product launch and change meetings to stay informed of updates.
• Support customer audits, visits, and internal compliance checks.
• Ensure allergen, HACCP, and TACCP records are accurate and up to date.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across technical systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

Food Safety Level 3

H&S Awareness Level 2

Job description

Junior Specifications Technologist / Specifications Writer

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire

Salary: Up to £30,000 + Benefits

Contract: Full-time | Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Junior Specifications Technologist to join a fast‑paced food manufacturing business in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

This is a great role for someone looking to develop their technical career in the food industry. You'll support the setup, maintenance, and accuracy of customer specifications, pack copies, and artwork — ensuring all documentation meets compliance standards and launch deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the setup and approval of customer specifications and technical data.
• Review pack copy and artwork for compliance with retailer and legal labelling requirements.
• Maintain and update internal specification and quality documentation.
• Assist in developing “Gold Standard” raw material specifications.
• Attend product launch and change meetings to stay informed of updates.
• Support customer audits, visits, and internal compliance checks.
• Ensure allergen, HACCP, and TACCP records are accurate and up to date.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across technical systems.

About You

• Experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Confident using customer web-based specification systems.
• Understanding of food labelling legislation and retailer requirements.
• Food Safety Level 3 and H&S Awareness Level 2 (or equivalent).
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and organisational skills.
• Enthusiastic team player with a proactive approach to learning.

If you're detail-driven and eager to build your technical expertise in a supportive food manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to start your next step as a Junior Specifications Technologist.