Specification Technologist

Zoe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent organic and vegan food company in West London is seeking a Specification Technologist. The candidate will assist with technical queries, manage supplier documentation, and maintain product specifications. A strong background in EU/UK Food Regulations and excellent communication skills are required. This role offers significant opportunities with good benefits.

Benefits

Great benefits

Qualifications

• Must have 3-5 years of experience in a similar position within the Food industry.
• Ability to complete various technical documentation accurately.
• Familiarity with HACCP, Labelling and Allergen Legislation.

Responsibilities

• Respond to internal and external technical queries.
• Manage supplier documentation for compliance.
• Maintain product database and specifications.
• Assist with customer queries and complaints.
• Provide technical input for product compliance.

Skills

Experience in Specification Technologist role

Knowledge of EU/UK Food Regulations

Excellent communication skills

Strong data skills

Ability to manage complex technical documentation

Job description

Our client is an independent organic and vegan food company and a brand owner and importer of a wide range of speciality foods, distributed to the health food trade and supermarkets around the UK. Based in West London, this is an exciting opportunity to join a respected and sought after company. The Specification Technologist will have a minimum of 3-5 years knowledge and have experience working with the Technical Team dealing with the following:

• Responding to internal and external enquiries for technical information, completing customer questionnaires, specifications, new line forms and other technical documentation.
• Undertaking communication with the suppliers and managing suppliers technical documentation to ensure accuracy and continuous compliance with the relevant regulations, agreed specifications and company standards.
• Maintaining product database, ERP system, product specifications and related records with up to date and accurate information.
• Assisting with customer queries and complaints and investigating them with the suppliers.
• Working closely with the Product Development team, providing technical input to ensure full compliance of the final product and product label sign off.
• Maintaining third‑party standards compliance (Organic, Demeter, Vegan, Kosher, Packaging waste and recyclability reporting obligations).

It is essential that the successful candidate has experience working in a Specification Technologist or similar position within the Food industry, managing complex technical documentation. Must also have working knowledge of EU/UK Food Regulations incl. HACCP, Labelling and Allergen Legislation. Good data skills and have the ability to prioritise and timely complete varied workload. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is important, as is, being a team player with excellent communication skills. This is a very good opportunity with great benefits.