Specifications Technologist

talent.ai; London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity as a Specifications Technologist exists at a leading global agri-food business based in Greenford. The role focuses on managing technical specifications, ensuring product compliance with safety and quality standards, and collaborating with diverse teams to foster continuous improvement within the organization. Suitable candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in food manufacturing or fresh produce. Immediate applications are encouraged for this pivotal position in the company.

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree Level in a Food Science or similar subject area.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer and supplier specifications and quality assurance standards.
• Collaborate with teams to develop specifications and oversee artwork approvals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and reduce waste.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical Skills

Legislation Understanding

Education

Degree Level in Food Science or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is looking for a Specifications Technologist to join their thriving business !

Factory based: Greenford

Working Hours: fully on-site, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

Location: Greenford

Salary: upto£35k DOE

About The Company

A unique opportunity to join a leading global agri-food business who partners with some of the more exciting UK grocery brands. Through continuous drive for efficiency, excellence and sustainability an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our fast-moving perishables goods company.

As a Specifications Technologist, you will be at the forefront of supporting our commitment to technical excellence. You will manage customer and supplier specifications, quality assurance standards, and artwork approvals to guarantee that our products are safe, legal, and compliant with ethical and quality standards. Collaborating with diverse teams, you will develop gold standard specifications, oversee artwork approval processes, and document standard operating procedures. Your proactive engagement will be crucial in driving continuous improvement and reducing waste across our operations.

Qualifications

Specifications Technologist requirements:

• Educated to Degree Level in a Food Science or similar subject area
  
  

Work Experience

• Experience in fresh produceor food manufacturing
• Experience of using retailer specification portals to create product specifications as part of NPD and EPD processes
• Experience of working alongside NPD as part of new product launch processes.
• Good understanding of key legislation, covering trading standards, labelling law and marketing standards for fresh produce.
• Strong communication skills developed from working directly within a demanding industry and business.
• Experience of working directly with retail customers is preferable
• Advanced abilities using the Microsoft package
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, communication skills
• Ability to read, analyse, and interpret current technical legislation, professional journals, and customer technical procedures.
  
  

Languages

• Fluent English Both written & verbal.
  
  

If you feel like you meet the above criteria of the Specification Technologist, please apply now!