Senior Specification Technologist

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

Job summary

A leading company in the food sector is seeking a Senior Specification Technologist to join their team in Shrewsbury. This role involves managing specifications for major UK retailers while ensuring compliance and quality standards are met. Candidates must have at least 12 months of experience in specification writing, with knowledge of retailer systems essential. This hybrid role offers a balanced working environment, where you'll contribute significantly to product development and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• 12+ months of experience in specification writing for a food manufacturer.
• Strong understanding of major UK retailer specification systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Completing product specifications for various retailers and customers.
• Ensuring compliance with retailer codes of practice and food legislation.
• Supporting NPD team with nutritional calculations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Knowledge of retailer codes of practice

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Job description

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Senior Specification Technologist, Shrewsbury

Client: Henson Recruitment

Location: Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

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 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. Additionally, you will support the NPD team with nutritional calculations, cross-checking documentation, and contribute to pre and post-launch reviews to ensure specifications meet KPIs.

You:

• Have 12+ months of 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 verbal and written communication skills.

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.