Specification & Packaging Technologist, Harwich, Essex

TN United Kingdom; Tendring; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Specification & Packaging Technologist for a temporary role. This position involves ensuring compliance with packaging specifications, maintaining product quality, and coordinating information for new product specifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the food manufacturing industry and experience with retailer specification systems. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to maintaining high standards in product safety and quality.

Qualifications

• A food-related degree or equivalent qualification is essential.
• Experience with online retailer specification systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical sign-off for packaging and checking artwork.
• Write and maintain specifications and coordinate new product specifications.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Food Manufacturing Knowledge

Education

Food-related Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Retailer Approval Systems

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Client:

Flying Trade Group

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

• Status: Temporary Role

Reporting to the Group Technical Manager, we are recruiting temporarily for a Specification & Packaging Technologist.

Duties:

• Responsible for technical sign-off for packaging, including checking artwork against specifications through various stages.
• Write and maintain specifications, generate recipe information, ingredients declaration, nutritional and allergen information in compliance with legislation.
• Coordinate all information for new product specifications and transfer data into factory and customer systems.
• Maintain product quality, safety, composition, and labeling.
• Assess and trial packaging samples within the factory environment for compatibility.
• Liaise with packaging providers to ensure product compliance and maintain the specification database.
• Assist the technical team during customer visits and audits as required.

Personal Profile:

• A food-related degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with online retailer specification systems is preferred.
• Experience in conducting packaging trials and assessments.
• Strong communication skills for dealing with suppliers and customers.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Strong understanding of the food manufacturing industry.

The ideal candidate will be:

Proficient in Microsoft Office and retailer approval systems, with previous experience in a similar role.