Specifications Technologist

JR United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Specification Technologist to join their Technical function in Bedfordshire. This exciting role involves collaborating with various departments, suppliers, and customers to create and manage specifications and technical documentation. You will also be responsible for approving new raw materials and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading manufacturing business, where your analytical skills and attention to detail will be valued. Join a dynamic team and contribute to maintaining the highest standards in the food industry.

Benefits

Company Pension

Qualifications

• Food related degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in specification writing and using spec systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete specifications and technical documentation to meet customer requirements.
• Monitor food legislation changes and maintain the database of raw materials.

Skills

Specification Writing

Excel

Analytical Skills

Technical Food Standards

Relationship Building

Education

Food Related Degree

Tools

Specification Systems

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Specifications Technologist, Bedfordshire

Client: Not specified

Location: Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 13.04.2025

Expiry Date: 28.05.2025

Job Description:

Here at Alexander Steele Recruitment, we continue to work in partnership with one of the UK's largest and leading manufacturing businesses. The business has a very rare and exciting opportunity for a Specification Technologist to join their Technical function on a 6m FTC.

On offer:

- Company pension

The role:

As Specification Technologist, you will be required to work with departments in the business along with suppliers and customers. You will complete specifications and all technical documentation to meet customer requirements. As well as working with customers, the Specification Technologist will also work with raw material suppliers to approve new raw materials and maintain the database. Lastly, monitoring any food legislation changes where appropriate is crucial for this role in an ever-changing industry.

The candidate:

1. A food related degree or equivalent experience
2. Experience in specification writing and using spec systems
3. Excellent knowledge and experience in Excel
4. Good technical food standards (Food safety and quality standards)
5. Be a thorough and analytical individual
6. Be able to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders