Specification Technologist

JR United Kingdom; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in FMCG Food Manufacturing is seeking a Specification Technologist to enhance their Technical team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates or experienced candidates to work in a supportive environment, contributing to the development of specifications that meet customer and regulatory standards. With a focus on growth and career development, you will engage with major retailers and food service clients, ensuring that all documentation is accurate and compliant. If you are passionate about food science and technology, this position could be your gateway to a rewarding career in a dynamic sector.

Qualifications

• Graduate level qualifications in Food Science, Technology, or Nutrition are preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with specifications and traceability of changes.
• Advise on project timelines and customer information completion.
• Support factory trials and manage raw material specifications.

Skills

Food Science

Food Technology

Nutrition

Knowledge of HACCP

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Food Science

Degree in Food Technology

Degree in Nutrition

Job description

Scantec Recruitment are working with a fantastic FMCG Food Manufacturing business at one of their sites in South Lanarkshire. Following recent and ongoing investment, they are seeking a Specification Technologist to join their Technical team.

This is a great business with a long-standing heritage, and a great opportunity for someone to gain experience with one of the UK largest businesses in their respective field, working with the major Retailers and Food Service clients across the UK. You’ll be able to work with a friendly and engaging team, who can offer opportunities for growth and long-term career development.

Experience:

We'd love to hear from either recent graduates with one year work experience in a similar, technical role or experienced technical/specs candidates. Full training is available.

Hours of work:

Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm (flexible hours)
Hybrid working - 1-2 days per week from home

Specification Technologist – Brief Summary of Responsibilities:

1. Ensure all required internal and external documentation is completed to specification, ensuring traceability of any changes to recipe or process are communicated to all stakeholders.
2. Advise NPD Department, via the Site Technical Manager throughout the project on timings of achievable Customer information completion dates.
3. Demonstrate a detailed practical knowledge of current manufacturing processes, to ensure customer specifications fully reflect the capabilities of the Factory.
4. Be cognisant of the recognised Company HACCP system, highlighting any issues with complying with the agreed standards.
5. Support Factory Trials for Customer and Internal requirements ensuring that documentation is fully completed and actions followed up as necessary and any issues are communicated fully.
6. Check artwork and packaging against agreed Pack copy, Legal and Company requirements and Ingredient Specifications ensuring any non-compliance with the specification is reported and followed up.
7. Maintenance of all relevant customer portals – highlighting and responding to alerts and escalating to the Line manager.
8. Be responsible for Raw material and Packaging specifications management (approval process) and supporting on group supplier audit where appropriate.

What we’re looking for:

Ideally you’ll be at Graduate level with qualifications in Food Science, Technology or Nutrition. Previous experience in a similar position with the Food Manufacturing sector would be advantageous.

Good awareness of nutrition, food tolerance, allergens.
Up to date knowledge of legislation regarding the labelling of food products.