Specifications & Packaging Technologist

Premier Fruit and Nut Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food importer is seeking a Specifications and Packaging Technologist in East Croydon. The successful candidate will manage product specifications and ensure regulatory compliance in a full-time on-site role, with a salary ranging from £30,000 to £35,000 per annum based on experience. Benefits include 20 days annual leave, bank holidays, and a discretionary annual bonus. This position requires strong attention to detail, digital tool proficiency, and knowledge of food safety standards.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an ambient food environment.
• Proven experience using online food specification systems.
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Complete customer product specifications accurately.
• Maintain internal product specifications for compliance.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers for specification data.

Skills

Experience in an ambient food environment

Managing specifications

Detail-oriented

Knowledge of HACCP principles

Strong computer literacy

Education

Degree in food science or related subject

Tools

Online food specification systems

Job description

Specifications & Packaging Technologist

Location – East Croydon - London

Premier Fruit & Nut Ltd was established in 1986 by Narendra and Minaxi Shah. With a turnover of £3m in its first year, the company has grown from strength to strength and is now one of the UKs leading dried fruit, nut and seed importers.

We are looking for a Specifications and Packaging Technologist to join the organisation. Reporting to our Technical Manager, you will serve as a key point of contact between internal and external teams. The role is crucial for managing product data and maintaining compliance with regulatory and customer standards.

Role Description

Food Specifications

• Accurately complete customer product specifications using both online platforms and offline templates.
• Maintain and update internal product specifications to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment with customer requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers to gather, verify, and clarify specification-related information.
• Support additional technical tasks, including coordinating lab testing and maintaining the technical database, as required.

Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) and Packaging Waste/Extended Producer Responsibility (ERP)

• Maintain accurate records of packaging materials and recycled content.
• Collect and verify packaging data from suppliers
• Prepare and submit PPT Returns and EPR Packaging Waste Reports
• Work closely with our Compliance Partner (Clarity Environmental) providing them with accurate data and supporting documentation for compliance submissions
• Keep packaging data systems up to date and audit-ready
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise the business on any impacts
• Collaborate with commercial, operations and finance areas to ensure data accuracy

Requirements

Essential

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in an ambient food environment
• Ability to manage a high volume of specifications
• Candidates must have proven experience using online food specification systems, with a strong track record of completing and managing product specifications accurately and with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP principles and general food safety standards.
• Confident using digital tools and online portals, with strong computer literacy.

Desirable

• Ideally educated to degree level in food science, food technology, or another related subject
• Experience with packaging emissions data reporting

More details

The Specifications Technologist job is paying £30,000 - £35,000 per annum according to your experience.

Our office is based in East Croydon - this is an on-site full time role.

The package includes 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and pension. Discretionary bonus is paid annually.

The working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.