Specification Technologist: Food Compliance & Specs Lead

Biscuit International; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Biscuit International UK is seeking a Specification Technologist to join our technical team in Gateshead. This role will focus on creating, maintaining and submitting customer specifications, pack copy and artwork approval, working closely with Technical, NPD, Sales and European colleagues.

The position also supports quality management systems, audits and legislative compliance, with responsibilities for inputting data into retailer portals and ensuring information is accurate and delivered to

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline.
• HACCP Level 2 qualification.
• Food Safety Level 3 qualification.
• Experience using retailer specification portals.
• Strong understanding of UK and EU food legislation and legal compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Accurately input and maintain information within retailer and supplier specification portals.
• Create, manage and submit customer specifications to agreed deadlines.
• Review retailer, supplier and own-brand pack copy to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Proofread and approve artwork against legal requirements and customer codes of practice.
• Support projects throughout the concept-to-launch process.
• Gather, review and maintain nutritional and product information.
• Manage customer portal documentation including certificates and supporting records.
• Prioritise workload effectively during busy and seasonal launch periods.
• Support the management of raw material specifications and associated documentation.
• Assist with quality management system activities, including internal audits, document control, traceability and recall exercises.
• Work collaboratively with European colleagues to develop and maintain effective ways of working.
• Keep up to date with UK and EU food legislation and communicate relevant changes.
• Respond to customer enquiries relating to recipes, allergens, nutritional information, country of origin and raw materials.
• Support cross-functional teams by providing accurate and timely technical information.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Prioritising deadlines

Communication

Education

Degree in Food Science/Technology or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Biscuit International UK is seeking a Specification Technologist to join our technical team in Gateshead. This role will focus on creating, maintaining and submitting customer specifications, pack copy and artwork approval, working closely with Technical, NPD, Sales and European colleagues.

The position also supports quality management systems, audits and legislative compliance, with responsibilities for inputting data into retailer portals and ensuring information is accurate and delivered to