Specifications Technologist

JR United Kingdom; Acton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in sushi and prepared meals is looking for a Specifications Technologist in Acton, London. The role focuses on ensuring product safety and compliance by managing specifications for all products and packaging. Responsibilities include maintaining databases, facilitating legality checks, and collaborating with development teams, requiring strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer focus necessary.
• Attention to detail and accurate in managing specifications.
• Proficient with computer skills, including website management.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain product specifications and documentation.
• Manage customer-specific databases and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with teams for new product development.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication skills

Collaboration

English comprehension

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Job description

Specifications Technologist

Location:

London (Acton), United Kingdom

Job Details:

• Contract: Full Time
• Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
• Hours: 40 per week

Company Overview:

Established in 1997, Taiko is a leading manufacturer of sushi, Food To Go, Prepared Meals, and Snacking products in the UK, supplying major retailers like Waitrose, Tesco, and Sainsbury’s. With over 25 years of innovation, Taiko has launched numerous first-to-market products.

Role Overview:

The Specifications Technologist ensures product and packaging safety and legal compliance by managing specifications for raw materials, finished products, packaging, labels, and related documents. Reports to the Specification Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, manage, and maintain specifications for all products and ingredients used by Taiko.
• Manage customer-specific websites and databases, including policy updates and questionnaires.
• Facilitate packaging artwork and label creation, ensuring legality and accuracy.
• Maintain approved label and ingredient databases.
• Collaborate with NPD technologists on new product development.
• Conduct supplier and ingredient risk assessments and maintain related registers.
• Support allergen management, HACCP, and BRC compliance systems.
• Ensure annual traceability for seafood, meat, and packaging suppliers.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong customer focus and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Good English comprehension, both written and spoken.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient computer skills, including website management.

Additional Information:

EU work permit required. The job was posted on 07.07.2025 and expires on 21.08.2025. This position is still active.