Specification Technologist

D R Newitt & Associates; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and healthcare benefits

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

D R Newitt & Associates is seeking a Specification Technologist for a growing food manufacturing business. You will join the Technical & Regulatory team to manage customer specifications and technical documentation, collaborating with customers, suppliers and internal QA/Regulatory colleagues.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong organisation and clear communication, with exposure to supplier approvals, audits and compliance activities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Specification Technologist, Technical Specifications or similar role within food manufacturing.
• Experience managing product/customer specifications.
• Good knowledge of food industry technical requirements.
• Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and manage customer specifications and technical documentation.
• Ensure documentation meets customer, legal and technical requirements.
• Maintain accurate product information across customer portals.
• Respond to customer technical queries professionally and promptly.
• Review recipes, raw materials and supplier information for compliance.
• Support supplier approval, audits and technical compliance activities.
• Work closely with internal teams and customers to meet technical requirements.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Specification management

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisation

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Teamwork

Independent work

Food industry knowledge

Education

HND/Degree in Food Science or related subject

Food industry technical training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Role

I'm working with a growing food manufacturing business, supplying customers across the UK and Europe.

As a Specification Technologist, you'll join the Technical & Regulatory team, managing customer specifications and technical documentation while working closely with customers, suppliers and internal Technical, Quality and Regulatory teams.

This is a customer-facing role suited to someone with previous food manufacturing technical experience, excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and manage customer specifications and technical documentation.
• Ensure documentation meets customer, legal and technical requirements.
• Maintain accurate product information across customer portals.
• Respond to customer technical queries professionally and promptly.
• Review recipes, raw materials and supplier information for compliance.
• Support supplier approval, audits and technical compliance activities.
• Work closely with internal teams and customers to meet technical requirements.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

About You

• Previous experience in a Specification Technologist, Technical Specifications or similar role within food manufacturing.
• Experience managing product/customer specifications.
• Good knowledge of food industry technical requirements.
• Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Relevant food industry technical training.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Desirable: HND/Degree in Food Science or a related subject, retailer/customer standards experience, customer technical portal experience, and knowledge of food safety, supplier approval and audit processes.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week
• Pension and healthcare benefits
• Life assurance
• Employee discounts and Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Excellent development opportunities within a growing business