Specifications Technologist

Alexander Steele; Husborne Crawley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday 33 days

Company pension

Hybrid working

Job summary

Alexander Steele is seeking a Specification Technologist for a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will own product and raw material specifications, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery across customer platforms.

You will work with NPD, procurement, production and account management to support launches and maintain technical excellence. Hybrid working, 33 days holiday and a pension are on offer, with £38k–£44k salary.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical/specifications role within the food industry.
• Familiarity with retailer or foodservice specification systems.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, allergens, and HACCP principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update specification systems for product and site information.
• Review supplier documentation against legislation and company standards for compliance.
• Support audits and customer visits as part of the audit team.
• Create and manage product specifications across retailer and foodservice portals.
• Ensure specification reviews are completed to schedule.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Excel

Job description

Are you passionate about food quality, compliance, and getting the details right? We are looking for a Specification Technologist to join a fast-paced and collaborative technical team within a leading food manufacturing environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working cross-functionally and ensuring products meet the highest standards across customer, legal, and internal requirements.

On Offer

• £38,000 - £44,000


• 33 days holiday


• Company Pension


• Hybrid working

The Role

As part of the technical team, you will take ownership of product and raw material specifications, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery across a range of customer platforms. You will work closely with internal teams including NPD, procurement, production, and account management to support product launches and maintain technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update specification systems, ensuring all product and site information is accurate and current


• Review supplier documentation against legislation and company standards to ensure full compliance


• Support internal and external audits, including customer visits, and contribute as part of the audit team


• Create and manage product specifications across retailer and foodservice portals


• Ensure specification reviews are completed in line with scheduled timelines


• Liaise with stakeholders to resolve queries and provide technical information efficiently


• Assist with handling customer complaints, including data analysis and reporting


• Check and approve artwork, ensuring alignment with product specifications and labelling requirements


• Set up and approve raw material specifications and supplier documentation


• Provide support with technical reporting, KPIs, and system data accuracy


• Contribute to continuous improvement and support training across the wider business

About You

• Experience within the food industry in a technical or specifications role with experience working with retailer or foodservice specification systems


• Strong understanding of food safety, allergens, and HACCP principles


• Good knowledge of food labelling and relevant legislation


• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word


• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail


• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment


• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams