Remote Food Specification Technologist — Compliance & Launch Expert

Biscuit International UK Limited; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Biscuit International UK Limited is seeking a Specification Technologist to join its Gateshead technical team. You will create, maintain and submit customer specifications, pack copy and artwork approvals while ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.

You will work with Technical, NPD, Sales and European colleagues to uphold quality and regulatory standards across UK & EU markets. Key duties include inputting data into specification portals, managing documentation, supporting QMS

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline.
• Specification Writing experience is essential.
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry and using retailer portals.
• Strong knowledge of UK and EU food legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Input and maintain information within retailer and supplier specification portals.
• Create, manage and submit customer specifications by deadlines.
• Review pack copy for accuracy and compliance against requirements.
• Proofread and approve artwork to meet legal and codes of practice.
• Support projects from concept to launch.
• Gather and maintain nutritional and product information.
• Manage documentation and certificates in customer portals.
• Assist with quality management system activities and internal audits.
• Collaborate with European colleagues to improve processes and ways of working.
• Stay updated on UK and EU food legislation and communicate changes.
• Respond to customer inquiries on recipes, allergens, origin and raw materials.

Skills

Specification Writing

Food manufacturing

Retailer specification portals

UK/EU food legislation

Organisational skills

Deadline management

Communication & stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Food Science / Food Technology or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Biscuit International UK Limited is seeking a Specification Technologist to join its Gateshead technical team. You will create, maintain and submit customer specifications, pack copy and artwork approvals while ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.

You will work with Technical, NPD, Sales and European colleagues to uphold quality and regulatory standards across UK & EU markets. Key duties include inputting data into specification portals, managing documentation, supporting QMS