Specification Technologist

Staffline Group PLC; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fresh flower supply sector is seeking a Specification Technologist to manage product specifications and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. This role requires strong administrative skills, effective communication, and a passion for technical compliance. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to successful product launches.

Benefits

Canteen on site

Free car parking on site

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Experience within the fast-moving consumer goods industry (flowers desirable).
• Understanding of food safety, quality, and labelling standards.
• Familiarity with retailer specification systems like Tesco or Sainsbury's.

Responsibilities

• Managing product specifications using retailer-specific systems.
• Ensuring product labelling meets legal and customer standards.
• Coordinating technical data from concept to launch.

Skills

Administration

Coordination

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

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Great opportunity to work as a Specification Technologist for one of the largest providers of fresh flowers to major supermarket chains throughout the UK.

Staffline is recruiting for a Specification Technologist to work in Alconbury.

Own transport is required due to the location.

Salary:
Up to a maximum of £35,000 per annum

The hours of work are:
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

Please note: weekend work may be required during peak periods

Your Time at Work

As a Specification Technologist, your responsibilities will include:

- Accurately managing product specifications using retailer-specific systems
- Ensuring all product labelling meets legal and customer standards
- Supporting technical documentation and compliance records
- Managing timelines and coordinating technical data from concept to launch
- Acting as a key point of contact for technical queries, internally and with customers
- Collaborating with NPD, Commercial, and Operations teams to meet expectations

This role plays a key part in ensuring products meet safety, quality, and compliance standards for major UK retailers.

Our Perfect Worker

The ideal candidate will have:

- Experience within the fast-moving consumer goods industry (flowers desirable)
- Strong administration and coordination skills
- Confidence in customer-facing situations and excellent communication skills
- Understanding of food safety, quality, and labelling standards
- Familiarity with retailer specification systems such as Tesco or Sainsbury's (or willingness to learn)
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks to a deadline

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about technical compliance and keen to develop their career in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Key Information and Benefits

- Earn up to a maximum of £35,000 per annum
- Monday to Friday
- Canteen on site
- Free car parking on site
- Full training provided

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About Staffline

Staffline is the UK's leading provider of flexible, temporary and permanent workforce solutions, enabling over 28,000 people into good work every day. We operate at more than 350 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.