Spec Technologist

TN United Kingdom; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented individual for a permanent position in Halstead, Essex. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with BRC and customer standards while maintaining product specifications. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing their expertise in specification writing and understanding of food legislation. With a hybrid work option available, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a market-leading food manufacturer while collaborating with various departments to ensure product excellence.

Qualifications

• Educated to a degree level within a food-related discipline desirable.
• Experience of working within a food manufacturing environment highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Complete specifications on web-based retail and foodservice systems.
• Review new and existing raw materials and packaging specifications.
• Conduct raw material risk assessments as required.

Skills

Specification Writing

Communication Skills

Food Legislation Understanding

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Food-Related Discipline

Tools

Retailer Specifications System

Job description

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Market Leading Food Manufacturer currently looking to recruit…

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PERMANENT POSITION

BASED HALSTEAD, ESSEX

Main Aims:

• To ensure BRC and customer standards are met and provide technical services to all departments.
• Develop and maintain precise product and raw materials specifications in time, in full, with a “right first-time approach” in compliance with regulatory standards, customer standards/policies, quality standards within agreed timescales.
• Role involves liaising with all departments including Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, Procurement and NPD.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete specifications on web-based retail, foodservice or manufacturing specification systems including all supporting documentation and maintain them with up-to-date information.
• Communicate updates of customer requirements to the Technical Manager for GAP analysis and action.
• Review new and existing raw materials and packaging specifications and escalate discrepancies to Technical Manager.
• Conduct raw material risk assessments as required.
• Prepare and maintain internal specifications including all supporting documentation.
• Maintain and update internal supplier assurance systems as required.
• Check artwork to ensure packaging information is correct and legal for new and existing product development.
• Request and review ingredient and packaging specifications, ensuring they are correct and available when required.
• Produce external reports as requested by customers, including creation of supply chain maps, chain of custody documentation, and supplier questionnaires.
• Assist other departments and members of the technical team with product technical data as required.

CANDIDATE

• Educated to a degree level within a food-related discipline desirable.
• Experience of working within a food manufacturing environment highly advantageous.
• At least 12 months experience of specification writing for branded and own brand products for major retailers, food service, or major manufacturers across various platforms.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Retailer specifications system experience essential.
• Understanding of food legislation is essential.
• FMCG experience desirable.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced working environment with a proven track record of meeting demanding timescales.
• Meticulous, accurate, and organized approach to managing workload.
• Ability to provide reliable and efficient service with minimal supervision.
• Experience working independently, tracking own projects, and being aware of team and interdepartmental deadlines.

Office hours: Mon-Fri

*Hybrid option available, requiring the candidate to be in the office 2-3 days per week.