Specifications Technologist

D R Newitt Recruitment; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A food industry recruitment agency is seeking a Specification Technologist in a hybrid role based in Burnley. Responsibilities include managing product specifications, ensuring compliance with food safety and labeling regulations, and supporting product launches. The ideal candidate will have Level 3 Food Hygiene, strong food science knowledge, and good project management skills. This position offers competitive salary up to £35,000 and a fixed-term contract with potential for permanent employment.

Benefits

Hybrid working with flexibility

12–18 month fixed-term contract

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in food safety and labeling regulations.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain product specifications.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Manage specification-to-launch processes.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers.
• Maintain documentation and manage approvals.

Skills

Food Hygiene Level 3 or above

Knowledge of food science

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Bakery product knowledge

Regulatory compliance experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Specification systems

Job description

Location: Remote - 1-2 days per month in Burnley

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

Contract: 12–18 month FTC, with potential for permanent role

Start: Immediate or as soon as available

Are you a technically minded food professional looking for your next challenge? We’re seeking a Specification Technologist to join our Burnley-based team on a hybrid working basis. This hands-on role covers product specifications, supplier approvals, and compliance, with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Specification Management: Develop, review, and maintain specifications for own-label and branded products, ensuring all ingredients and details are accurate.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all products meet food safety, nutritional, allergen, and labeling regulations for the UK, EU, and US.
• Project Support: Manage specification-to-launch processes, proactively resolving issues to support timely product introductions.
• Supplier & Customer Liaison: Serve as a technical point of contact for suppliers, customers, and internal teams, including compliance audits and technical queries.
• Documentation & Systems: Maintain specification documentation, manage raw material approvals, and ensure packaging and artwork align with specifications.
• Support shelf-life testing, QA, and customer audits including BRC accreditation.
• Maintain and manage the Hamilton Grand recipes & specification system.

Skills & Experience:

• Level 3 Food Hygiene or above.
• Strong knowledge of food science, manufacturing, and packaging.
• Excellent attention to detail, numeracy, and literacy skills.
• Strong analytical, project management, and IT skills (Microsoft Office and specification systems).
• Experience with labeling, nutritional and allergen information, and regulatory compliance.
• Effective communicator, able to liaise with multiple stakeholders.
• Bakery product knowledge.
• BRC experience or internal auditor certification.

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid working with flexibility – 4-day week.
• Competitive salary up to £35k.
• 12–18 month fixed-term contract with strong potential for permanent employment.
• Immediate start available – ideal if you’re looking for a new challenge or salary review.

Ready to Apply?

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