Senior Specification Technologist

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

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Senior Specification Technologist to join their team in Slough. This hybrid position will see you completing product specifications for major UK retailers while ensuring compliance with high accuracy standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in specification writing and a strong understanding of retailer systems, making it a key role in supporting product development and launch.

Qualifications

• 12+ months experience in specification writing for a food manufacturer.
• Strong understanding of retailer requirements and codes of practice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Specification writing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Retailer specification systems

Job description

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Senior Specification Technologist, Slough

Client: Henson Recruitment

Location: Slough, 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 specifications and artwork meet high standards of accuracy and deadlines.

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

You:

• Have 12+ months experience in Specification writing for a food manufacturer.
• Possess knowledge of major UK retailer specification systems.
• Have a strong understanding of retailer requirements and codes of practice.
• Exhibit excellent attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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.