Specification Technologist - Food Specs & Product Launch

Avara Foods Limited; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

31 Days Holiday

5% Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Avara Foods Limited is seeking a Specification Technologist to create finished product specifications and approve artwork in line with critical paths for successful launches.

You will work with Ingredients and Packaging Specification Technologists, liaise with NPD, and support site technical teams and retail customers across Midlands sites, including Dudley, Telford and Wednesbury. The role is primarily office-based but involves entry to factory environments and travel as required.

Qualifications

• Experience writing food specifications for major retailers' online systems and critical paths.
• Experience with retailer artwork approval systems and knowledge of Food Information for Consumers Regulation.
• Excellent attention to detail with ability to organise workload to meet key deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills at all levels.
• Full driving license held.

Responsibilities

• Create finished product specifications and approve artwork per critical paths to support product launches.
• Collaborate with Ingredients and Packaging Specifications Technologist to finalise raw material and packaging specs.
• Work with NPD to integrate with the launch process for successful product introductions.
• Provide internal site technical support and liaise with retail customers externally.

Skills

Food specifications writing

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Driving license

Team collaboration

Education

Food related HND/Degree

Food labelling qualification

Job description

Avara Foods Limited is seeking a Specification Technologist to create finished product specifications and approve artwork in line with critical paths for successful launches.

You will work with Ingredients and Packaging Specification Technologists, liaise with NPD, and support site technical teams and retail customers across Midlands sites, including Dudley, Telford and Wednesbury. The role is primarily office-based but involves entry to factory environments and travel as required.