Specification Technologist

Sofina Foods Europe; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods is seeking a Specifications Technologist to join their Technical team. In this role, you'll maintain critical product specifications that ensure safety and compliance while working closely with various departments to support customer relationships. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a company focused on innovation and quality in the food industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary and company benefits

Online benefits platform

Pension and life insurance scheme

On-site canteen and parking

Health & wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proficient in generating and maintaining accurate product specifications.
• Experience in liaising with technical and operations teams.
• Familiarity with customer technical libraries and approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Generate and update all product specifications for compliance.
• Collaborate with various teams to align on specifications.
• Support product launches by managing pack specifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Technical documentation

Collaboration

Education

Degree in food science or related field

Job description

Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

We are seeking an organised and detail-focused Specifications Technologist to join our Technical team. This role is responsible for generating and maintaining accurate product specifications that meet customer, legal, and internal standards. You’ll play a vital part in delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality food products while supporting key customer relationships.

If you’re experienced in technical documentation and ready to make a real contribution to a values-led business, this could be the opportunity for you.

As Specifications Technologist, you will:

• Generate, review, and update customer, raw material, and packaging specifications in line with customer expectations and internal requirements
• Maintain signed and agreed Raw Material Specifications for all products and ensure regular reviews and updates are completed
• Ensure all products from the butchery and processing departments meet approved, documented standards
• Maintain and organise all specification files to reflect the most current versions
• Provide factory teams with accurate, up-to-date manufacturing specifications
• Collaborate with Sales, NPD, Operations, and Technical teams to gather necessary inputs and align on specification requirements
• Liaise with the Site Technical Manager and Site Operations Director to obtain required sign-off for any changes
• Manage artwork/label approval processes in line with launch deadlines
• Generate and maintain Safety Data Sheets for finished goods and raw materials
• Attend and contribute to internal technical meetings and external customer discussions
• Access and monitor customer technical libraries daily, updating the Technical Manager on changes
• Support product launches by managing the pack specifications per customer and project timelines
• Represent the business in customer meetings as required, ensuring all technical information is accurate and professionally presented

A great opportunity to join a dedicated procurement team focused on delivering value and quality to our manufacturing operations.Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing team during an exciting period of customer expansion
• Gain exposure to leading retailers and industry standards
• Work with a company that values technical excellence, collaboration, and integrity
• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Online benefits platform
• Pension and life insurance scheme
• On-site canteen and parking
• Health & wellbeing support