Specification Technologist (Hybrid)

Vincere; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

31 Days Holiday

5% Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Vincere is seeking a Specification Technologist to create finished product specifications and thoroughly approve artwork for new launches. You will partner with ingredients and packaging teams to validate materials and packaging specs, while coordinating with NPD to ensure smooth launch processes.

The role involves site liaison and direct interaction with retail customers. The position is office-based with required factory site exposure and occasional Midlands travel (Telford/Wednesbury and

Qualifications

• Experience writing food specifications and knowledge of retailer online spec systems.
• Ability to meet deadlines with accuracy in a team environment.
• Familiarity with Food Information for Consumers Regulation (FIC).
• Full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Complete finished product specifications and approve artwork to critical paths.
• Collaborate with Ingredients and Packaging Specifications Technologist for raw materials and packaging specs.
• Work with NPD to align with launch processes for successful products.
• Liaise with Site Technical and retail customers for ongoing support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Food-related Further Education qualification

Food-related HND/Degree (desirable)

Tools

Retailer artwork approval systems

Job description

Specification Technologist

Salary - £34,000-£38,000 PA

Purpose of the role:

To create specifications for a range of customers, reviewing and approving artwork thoroughly which requires an eye for detail ensuring deadlines are met with consistent accuracy. Working within a team, building relationships across customer and colleague base.

The role is predominantly office based, but you will be required to enter the factory environment so at times you will be exposed to a refrigerated, noisy environment and you will be working Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00

Travel across Midlands sites will be required (Telford/Wednesbury) and also travel across further Avara Sites.

Your key responsibilities as a Specification Technologist will include:

• Complete finished product specifications and approve artwork in accordance with critical paths to facilitate successful product launches.
• Work alongside Ingredients and Packaging Specifications Technologist to approve raw material and packaging specifications.
• Work closely with NPD to integrate with NPD launch process to ensure successful product launches.
• Internal liaison and support for Site Technical and external liaison for retail customers.

What we are looking for:

• Food related Further Education qualification
• Experience of writing food specifications with knowledge of major retailers' online specification systems and critical paths.
• Experience of retailer artwork approval systems and in-depth knowledge of the Food Information for Consumers Regulation.
• Excellent attention to detail whilst being able to organise workload to achieve key deadlines.
• Self-motivated
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels
• Full Driving License

Desirable

• Food related HND/Degree
• Food labelling qualification

What’s in it for you?

As a Specification Technologist you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following:

• Competitive Salary
• 31 Days Holiday
• 5% Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Various lifestyle benefits, including wellbeing resources