Specification Technologist

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Specification Technologist for a 3-month fixed-term contract in Wrexham. The role focuses on managing customer specifications and ensuring compliance across retailer systems, with oversight of artwork approvals and regulatory documentation.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Specifications within the Food Manufacturing sector and familiarity with retailer specification systems, labelling standards and collaborative cross-functional work.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing product specifications in a food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of retailer specification systems, labelling requirements and customer standards.

Responsibilities

• Managing customer specifications and technical information across retailer systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Reviewing artwork and pack copy to ensure labelling information meets customer and regulatory requirements
• Working with internal departments and external stakeholders to deliver projects within agreed launch timescales
• Supporting technical compliance activities, documentation control and internal audit programmes across the business

Skills

Specification management

Retailer systems

Labelling compliance

Project coordination

Job description

Specification Technologist - 3 Month FTC

£35,000 Pro Rata

Wrexham

Are you looking to develop your career within Technical Services and Specifications by working closely with major retailers and widely recognised food products?

This international food manufacturer has a long-established and significant presence in the UK, producing millions of meals weekly from sites across the country for all of the leading supermarkets.

In this role you will support the Technical Services function by managing customer specifications, artwork approvals and technical documentation, ensuring products are accurately represented and compliant with both customer and legislative requirements.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in Specifications in the Food Manufacturing sector and will be knowledgeable about various retailer specification systems as well as labelling and artwork standards.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a large and busy food manufacturing business where you can generate significant value for your career and enhance your CV by working closely with major retail customers across the UK.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Managing customer specifications and technical information across retailer systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Reviewing artwork and pack copy to ensure labelling information meets customer and regulatory requirements
• Working with internal departments and external stakeholders to deliver projects within agreed launch timescales
• Supporting technical compliance activities, documentation control and internal audit programmes across the business

The ideal person will have:

• Demonstrable Specifications experience in the Food Manufacturing sector
• Knowledge of retailer specification systems, food labelling requirements and customer standards
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across technical and operational teams

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