Specification Technologist-FTC

TieTalent; London; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK's fresh prepared food industry seeks a Specifications Technologist for a fixed-term contract. The role involves ensuring product specifications meet customer requirements, managing audits, and supporting the technical team. The ideal candidate will have a background in Food Science and strong analytical skills. Join a supportive environment with diverse career opportunities.

Benefits

Life Assurance

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Staff Discount Shop

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Cashback and discount platform

Personal Accident Insurance

Free health checks

Employee Assistance Programme

Additional voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Specifications Technologist or similar role.
• Confident communicator with excellent computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete finished product specifications to meet customer requirements.
• Review and verify finished product artwork checks.
• Manage customer interfaces and conduct audits.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Education

Food Science

Job description

Specifications Technologist - Fixed Term Contract - 6 Months

Contract Type: FTC - 6 months

Shift: Monday - Friday 8.30 - 5pm

Location: Remote-based with flexibility required for business needs, including one week on-site for training & induction and Spec team days *

We are proud of our work, our purpose, and our people. We support career development, nurture talent, and foster a resilient, purpose-driven culture. Our caring environment, loyal colleagues, and future-oriented mindset empower everyone to believe, achieve, and succeed.

About the Role

This role is based at our Bakkavor Meals site in Park Royal - West London, which includes 3 factories and 1 distribution centre. The factories produce chilled ready meals, houmous dips, deli products & savoury accompaniments, employing over 2,000 staff.

Key Responsibilities

1. Complete finished product specifications to meet the critical path and customer requirements, ensuring accuracy and first-time right delivery.
2. Review and verify finished product artwork checks to ensure compliance with the critical path.
3. Maintain and update retailer online systems and ensure the accuracy of finished product specifications and site details.
4. Manage customer interfaces professionally and promptly, contributing to customer audits and visits.
5. Conduct audits as part of the internal audit team.
6. Input and administer data related to customer complaints, KPI reports, and analytical data to support the technical team.
7. Assist in maintaining the Quality Management System through project administration and completion.
8. Manage the nutritional verification schedule and perform general office duties such as filing and archiving.
9. Perform other duties as required to support the Technical Services Team.

About You

• Previous experience as a Specifications Technologist or in a similar role, including specification writing.
• Food Science graduates interested in Nutrition and Product Specifications are encouraged to apply.
• Confident and articulate communicator.
• Excellent computer skills and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines under pressure.

What You'll Receive

We are committed to a supportive environment, offering benefits such as:

• Life Assurance (1x salary)
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Private medical insurance (after 5 years)
• Staff Discount Shop
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Cashback and discount platform
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Free health checks
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Additional voluntary benefits including holiday purchase, dental, hospital cash plans, and more.

Join us and be part of the UK's market-leading fresh prepared food industry, supplying major retailers like Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's, and Waitrose. We value our team and offer diverse career opportunities.