Senior Specification Technologist

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer seeks a Senior Specification Technologist with experience in specification writing for major UK retailers. This hybrid role involves managing product specifications and ensuring compliance with retailer standards. You will contribute to both new product development and ongoing quality assurance for bakery products.

Qualifications

• 12+ months experience in specification writing for a food manufacturer.
• Knowledge of UK retailer specification systems is essential.
• Strong understanding of retailer codes of practice.

Responsibilities

• Complete product specifications for various retailers and customers.
• Approve supplier specifications and ensure compliance.
• Support NPD team with nutritional calculations.

Skills

Specification writing

Retailer systems knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

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Client:

Henson Recruitment

Location:

Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a Specification Technologist with experience of 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 be responsible for managing and administering retailer systems, ensuring that all specifications and artwork meet the highest standards of accuracy and comply with deadlines.

You will be responsible for approving supplier specifications and ensuring compliance with retailer/customer codes of practice and food legislation. In addition, you will support the NPD team with nutritional calculations and cross-checking documentation and contribute to pre and post-launch reviews to ensure specifications 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 to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

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.