Specification Technologist- 12 month FTC

Russell Taylor Group; Manchester; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Specification Technologist - 12 Month FTC

Vacancy Title: Specification Technologist - 12 Month FTC

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Fully remote

Industry: Manufacturing

Salary: Competitive salary

Start Date: 2025-02-25

Duration: 12 months

REF: J91982787

Contact Name: Hannah Williams

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Vacancy Published: 16 days ago

Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary, completely remote role with no requirements to travel, 25 days holiday plus bank holiday, additional annual leave with length of service, option to buy additional annual leave, charity days and time off to support your favourite charity, payroll charity giving scheme and cycle to work scheme.

Russell Taylor Group have multiple Specification Technologist roles available which are fully remote. Our client is ideally looking for a start date of April 1st, 2025.

For this role, you must have previous experience and an understanding of labelling requirements and retailer policies. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that food product data complies with UK regulations and supports retailers' customer needs.

Responsibilities

1. Check and approve specifications and artwork for UK retailers.
2. Interpret and apply legal guidelines for clients.
3. Offer clear and concise solutions to product information and labelling.
4. Work to policies and guidelines.
5. Explain decisions to clients and advise retailers on best practices for presenting food product information to meet UK food labelling regulations and standards.
6. Monitor industry changes, ensuring all food product information meets evolving legal and consumer expectations.

The Person

1. Previous experience working for a food manufacturer or retailer.
2. Previous experience of spec/pack copy review.
3. Experience of artwork review, formulation review and regulatory aspects of the job within the food or supplement industry.
4. Experience of working to artwork systems and packages.
5. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
6. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
7. Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with large sets of data.
8. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

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