Senior Specification Technologist

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Senior Specification Technologist with a strong background in bakery products. This hybrid role involves managing product specifications for high-profile retailers, ensuring compliance with retailer requirements, and supporting the NPD team. Ideal candidates should have experience in specification writing and a keen attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 12+ months experience in Specification writing for a food manufacturer.
• Knowledge of major UK retailer specification systems is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Complete product specifications for various retailers and our own brand.
• Manage retailer systems ensuring specifications are accurate and comply with deadlines.
• Approve supplier specifications and ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Understanding of retailer requirements

Job description

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Senior Specification Technologist, Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client: Henson Recruitment

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Are you a Specification Technologist with experience working with major UK retailers looking for a step-up?

Senior Specification Technologist

Bakery food products

Hybrid – 3 days WFO / 2 days WFH

The role:

As the Senior Specification Technologist, your role will involve completing product specifications for various retailers, customers, and our own brand across multiple accounts, including high-profile grocery chains and discount retailers. You will manage and administer retailer systems, ensuring all specifications and artwork meet high standards of accuracy and comply with deadlines.

You will approve supplier specifications, ensure compliance with retailer/customer codes of practice and food legislation, support the NPD team with nutritional calculations, cross-check documentation, and contribute to pre- and post-launch reviews to meet KPIs.

You:

• 12+ months experience in Specification writing for a food manufacturer.
• Knowledge of major UK retailer specification systems is essential.
• Strong understanding of retailer requirements and codes of practice.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates on a non-permanent work visa will not be considered, as the company is not an accredited employer and cannot provide sponsorship after a work visa expires.