Specification Technologist

Drnewitt; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major UK retailers exposure

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Drnewitt is seeking a Specifications Technologist to manage product specifications, ingredients, and packaging data within a fast-paced UK food manufacturing environment. You will work closely with Technical and NPD teams to ensure all materials meet legal and customer standards.

The role involves maintaining retailer specification systems, supporting labeling approvals, and contributing to allergen, HACCP, and BRC compliance activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or technical administration.
• Strong knowledge of retailer specification systems (Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury's).
• Understanding of food labeling regulations and BRC standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain product specifications, ingredients, and packaging data.
• Ensure data is accurate, legal, and customer-compliant.
• Manage retailer specification systems and technical databases.
• Support artwork and labeling approval processes.
• Conduct supplier and ingredient risk assessments.
• Support allergen, HACCP, and BRC compliance activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organised

Team player

MS Office proficient

Data management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Specification systems (retailers)

Job description

Job Description

Specifications Technologist

Location: London
Contract: Full Time (40 hours per week)
Salary: £35,000-£40,000 (DOE)

About the Company

An established and forward-thinking UK food manufacturer is seeking a Specifications Technologist to join its growing Technical team. The business supplies high-quality chilled and food-to-go products to major supermarket retailers and is widely recognised for its innovation, commitment to quality, and passion for great food.

The Role

You'll be responsible for managing accurate and compliant product specifications, packaging, and labels. Working closely with Technical and NPD teams, you'll ensure all ingredients, raw materials, and finished products meet legal and customer standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain product, ingredient, and packaging specifications
• Ensure all data is accurate, legal, and customer-compliant
• Manage retailer specification systems and technical databases
• Support artwork and labelling approval processes
• Conduct supplier and ingredient risk assessments
• Support allergen, HACCP, and BRC compliance activities

About You

• Experience in food manufacturing or technical administration
• Strong knowledge of retailer specification systems (e.g., Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury's)
• Understanding of food labelling regulations and BRC standards
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office and managing data
• Organised, proactive, and a team player

What's on Offer

• Salary: £35,000-£40,000
• Opportunity to work with major UK retailers
• Supportive team and real scope for career growth