Specifications Technologist

Talent Guardian; Bala; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing food manufacturer in North Wales is seeking a Senior Specifications Technologist to manage product specifications for major UK retailers. This hybrid role allows flexibility with three days on-site and involves ensuring compliance with retailer standards and supporting internal projects. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in product specification writing and a collaborative attitude towards high-quality food manufacturing.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong experience writing and managing product specifications for major UK retailers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of food legislation, labeling, and artwork requirements.

Responsibilities

• Write and complete finished product specifications.
• Manage retailer and customer portals.
• Approve supplier specifications and manage onboarding.

Skills

Experience writing product specifications

Understanding retailer technical standards

Excellent communication skills

Familiarity with food legislation

Tools

Specification portals (Hamilton Grant)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Specifications Technologist
Hybrid 3 days in office
Bala -North Wales
GBP40,000 + Benefits

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a growing, innovative food manufacturer? The Talent Guardian is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and fast-growing food producer in their search for a Senior Specifications Technologist to join their expanding technical team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your expertise will directly impact the successful delivery of high-quality products to some of the UK s top retailers.

This hybrid position offers the flexibility to work up to three days per week on site and two days from home

About the Role
As Senior Specifications Technologist, you ll be responsible for the accurate and timely completion of finished product specifications for major UK retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury s, Co-op, Aldi, Morrisons, ASDA, Lidl, and others. You'll also support internal projects and systems, playing a key part in maintaining high technical standards across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Write and complete finished product specifications for both customer and own brand products.
• Manage retailer and customer portals including specification and artwork systems.
• Approve supplier specifications and manage supplier onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with retailer codes of practice and internal standards.
• Deliver accurate specifications to a right first time standard, meeting internal KPIs.
• Generate pack copy and legally compliant product names for own-label ranges.
• Review and approve artwork including content, design, cutter guides and CAD references.
• Liaise with retailers, third parties, artwork houses, and print suppliers throughout the artwork process.
• Support NPD with theoretical nutritional calculations and submission documentation.
• Cross-check factory paperwork, recipes, and specifications for consistency and accuracy.
• Conduct specification cross-checks across the team ahead of final submission.
• Review and approve Brandbank content prior to product launch.
• Participate in pre- and post-launch reviews to ensure successful rollout.
• Apply knowledge of Brexit-related codes and labelling requirements.
• Support raw material risk assessments and supplier approval where needed.
• Stay current with legislation, BRC and retailer audit requirements relevant to the role.
• Contribute to additional technical or NPD projects, including packaging matrix and recipe documentation reviews.
• Mentor and support junior specification writers as required.

About You
You re highly organised, self-driven, and detail-focused, with a proven ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. You communicate clearly and confidently with internal teams, retailers, and third parties. You re tech-savvy, experienced in Microsoft Office, and comfortable navigating customer specification systems.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Strong experience writing and managing product specifications for major UK retailers
• Deep understanding of retailer technical standards and customer expectations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with specification portals such as Hamilton Grant or equivalent
• Knowledge of food legislation, labelling, and artwork requirements
• Familiarity with NPD processes, nutritional calculations, and launch protocols
• A collaborative attitude with a passion for high-quality food manufacturing

Ready to bring your technical knowledge and product passion to a company where your work truly matters? Apply now!