Senior Specification Technologist

Henson Recruitment; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Henson Recruitment seeks a Senior Specification Technologist to manage product specifications for major UK retailers. The role requires managing compliance and supporting NPD with documentation. Candidates should have 12 month's experience, familiarity with retailer systems, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Completing product specifications for various retailers and ensuring compliance with standards.
• Managing retailer systems and aiding NPD with nutritional calculations.
• Approving supplier specifications and ensuring compliance with legislation.

Skills

Specification writing

Knowledge of UK retailer systems

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

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Business Owner | FMCG Recruitment - Sales, Marketing, Category & NPD across the UK & NZ

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 and ensuring specifications meet KPIs.

You:

• 12mths+ experience in Specification writing for a food manufacturer.
• knowledge of major UK retailer specification systems are 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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing, Administrative, and Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Retail

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