Senior Specifications Technologist

Rise Technical Recruitment; Bala; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Specifications Technologist to enhance their dynamic technical team. This pivotal role involves managing product specifications for major UK retailers and ensuring seamless communication across departments. The position offers hybrid working options, allowing flexibility between on-site and remote work. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Join a rapidly expanding food manufacturer and make a significant impact in a rewarding environment where your expertise will be valued.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage tight deadlines and work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage product specifications across retailer platforms.
• Liaise with internal departments and external contacts for accurate information flow.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

IT Literacy

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Specifications Technologist
35,000 - 38,000 + Benefits + Hybrid/ Remote working
Location - Bala, North Wales (Commutable from: Wrexham, Oswestry, Conwy, Mold, Shrewsbury, Llanrwst)

We're working with a rapidly expanding food manufacturer who are looking to recruit a Senior Specifications Technologist to join their dynamic technical team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a business that supplies major UK retailers.

This is a hybrid role with an option to work up to 3 days on site and two days from home following a probationary/training period, or totally site-based if preferred.

The purpose of the role is the completion of retailer, customer, and own brand specifications, including: Sainsbury's, Tesco, Co-op, Aldi, Morrisons, ASDA, Lidl, Premier (Hamilton Grant), and any others as required. Management and administration of the retailer systems and supporting members of the specification team.

The ideal candidate will be a well-organised individual able to use their own initiative to meet tight deadlines, working both as part of a team and individually. This person must be able to clearly communicate internally within the teams and departments as well as with retailers and 3rd parties via both verbal and written means. Must be fully IT literate in the Microsoft package.

The Role:

• Create and manage accurate product specifications across various retailer platforms
• Maintain and update retailer systems with relevant product and technical data
• Support and mentor junior team members
• Liaise with internal departments, retailers, and third parties to ensure information flow is accurate and timely

The Person:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Able to work independently and manage tight deadlines
• Strong communicator - both written and verbal
• Confident working cross-functionally and dealing with external contacts
• Fully IT literate, especially in Microsoft Office applications

Reference Number: (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Christopher Palmer at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.