Specification Technologist

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd.; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Specification Technologist to enhance their team. This role involves managing specifications, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and maintaining accurate technical documentation. You will play a crucial part in the quality assurance process, overseeing the entire lifecycle from raw materials to finished products. With a focus on ethical sourcing and sustainability, your contributions will help uphold the high standards of this leading food manufacturing company. If you are passionate about food quality and safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme

WPA Healthcare NHS Top-up Scheme

Employee Benefits Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Early finish on a Friday

Qualifications

• Experience in specification management within the food industry is desirable.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage site specifications system and ensure compliance.
• Conduct food safety assessments and maintain technical documentation.
• Communicate effectively with customers and departments.

Skills

Specification Management

Food Safety Assessments

Technical Compliance

Data Management

Education

Degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Database Management Systems

Job description

Specification Technologist

• Location: North Somerset
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Competitive (details available on application)

Reed Food & FMCG partner with a leading food manufacturing company specialising in flavourings and seasonings, dedicated to producing high-quality products for the UK and European markets. My client is looking for a Specification Technologist to join their team, previous specification experience in the Food Industry is desirable but not essential.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage the site specifications system, including its continuous development, maintenance, and improvement.
• Handle the entire process from raw material and supplier assessment through to finished products and customer enquiries, ensuring legal and customer technical compliance.
• Maintain company and customer specifications and other associated technical documentation to ensure compliance.
• Manage data input on customer web portals and ensure the accuracy of recipes and raw materials in line with agreed specifications.
• Conduct food safety assessments of raw materials and food products to ensure they are safe and legally compliant.
• Perform supplier and raw material integrity assessments and support ethical and sustainability assessments of the supply chain.
• Maintain accurate data within the company database and manage time effectively to coordinate and prioritise personal workload.
• Assist with raw material and supplier approval as required and support internal and customer audits in a timely manner.
• Communicate with customers and other departments to ensure key information is delivered in a timely manner.

Benefits:

• Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme.
• WPA Healthcare NHS Top-up Scheme effective upon successful completion of probation.
• Employee Benefits Scheme offering discounts with major retailers and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service and including bank holidays.
• Early finish on a Friday.

To apply for the Specifications Technologist position, please submit your up-to-date CV to this advert.