Specification Technologist

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

Job summary

A UK food manufacturer is looking for a Specifications Technologist in London. This pivotal role involves managing product specifications and ensuring compliance with legal and customer standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in food manufacturing, strong knowledge of retailer systems, and excellent attention to detail. This full-time position offers a salary of £35,000–£40,000 and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Supportive team and real scope for career growth

Opportunity to work with major UK retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or technical administration.
• Strong knowledge of retailer specification systems.
• Understanding of food labelling regulations and BRC standards.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain product, ingredient, and packaging specifications.
• Ensure all data is accurate, legal, and customer-compliant.
• Manage retailer specification systems.

Skills

Experience in food manufacturing or technical administration

Strong knowledge of retailer specification systems

Understanding of food labelling regulations

Excellent attention to detail

Communication skills

Confident using Microsoft Office

Organised and proactive

Team player

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

If you’re detail-driven, love food, and want to grow your career in a fast-paced technical team — apply today!