Specification Technologist (Food / 6 months FTC)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Specification Technologist for a 6-month Fixed Term Contract within a global food brand. This role offers flexible remote working and requires experience in managing and updating product specifications. Candidates should have a food background and knowledge of compliance with food legislation. The role provides opportunities for progression to permanent positions.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Specification Technologist in the food industry.
• Knowledge of compliance with food legislation and retailer requirements.
• Ability to manage product specifications for packaging.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update product specifications for packaging and ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with food legislation and retailer requirements.
• Liaise with NPD, Quality, and Packaging teams on projects.

Skills

Specification Technologist

Food background

Job description

Overview

Specification Technologist (Food / 6 months FTC)

30,000- 35,000 + 6 month Fixed Term Contract + Opportunities to go perm + Flexible Hours + Remote + Company Benefits

Remote

Are you a Specification Technologist from a Food or similar background looking for a varied and unique 6 month Fixed Term Contract within a global leading, household name within the food industry offering autonomy to work on specialist projects and opportunities for progression to permanent roles?

This company are a global leader within food- specifically confectionary- and have a presence across multiple continents. They have a broad portfolio of brands within the group and over 6000 employees worldwide and due to industry wide regulation changes are looking for a new Specification Technologist to join their team.

This varied role will see you working on an initial 6 month FTC, as you update specifications for a broad range of confectionary packaging to come in line with new regulations. You will work within a tight-knit team of 8 as you liaise closely with other departments and key stakeholders, to assist with on time project delivery and ensure compliance and quality standards are adhered to.

This autonomous role would suit a Specification Technologist from a Food or similar background looking for an exciting 6 month fixed term contract within a global leading brand offering flexible, remote working.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update product specifications for packaging, ingredients, allergens, and nutrition
• Ensure compliance with food legislation and retailer requirements
• Liaise with NPD, Quality, and Packaging teams on projects and launches
• Remote role with flexible hours (typically 8am-4pm)
• 6 months FTC with potential to move to permanent roles

Qualifications

• Specification Technologist
• Food background
• Looking for a remote, 6 month fixed term contract

Specification Technologist, Technical, Quality, Compliance, NPD, Food, Confectionary, Bakery, Global Leader, FTC, Fixed Term Contract, Remote, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle

Reference number: BBBH21459

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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