Specifications Technologist

PREMIER OFFICE SYSTEMS; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food specifications company is looking for a Specifications Technologist in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The successful candidate will ensure customer specifications are accurate and legally compliant while working with various teams. Strong knowledge of food labeling legislation and experience in a food manufacturing environment are essential. This role offers an annual salary of £32,000 and requires exceptional attention to detail and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of specification writing in food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of legal labeling legislation.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with cross-functional teams to submit customer specifications.
• Ensure specifications comply with legal and customer requirements.
• Keep updated with current food labeling legislation.

Skills

Knowledge of specification writing for retailers in a food manufacturing environment

Strong understanding of legal labelling legislation and its application

Experience with a variety of retailers' own web-based systems (FMCG, chilled food)

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong attention to detail

Job description

Location: Newcastle - Under - Lyme

Salary: £32,000 per annum

Working Hours: Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16:00 & Friday: 08:00 - 15:00

Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and detail‑oriented Specifications Technologist to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that all customer specifications are accurate, compliant with legislation, and aligned with both internal processes and customer requirements. You will work closely with NPD, Production, and Site Technical teams to ensure the timely submission of accurate and legally compliant specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with cross‑functional teams (NPD, Production, Site Technical) to ensure all required information is ready and approved prior to submitting customer specifications


• Maintain a general understanding of site processes and procedures to ensure specifications and questionnaires are completed accurately


• Ensure all specifications are legally compliant and adhere to customer policies and requirements


• Keep up‑to‑date with current food labelling legislation, ensuring compliance with existing regulations and awareness of any upcoming changes


• Respond to customer queries related to specifications and make necessary amendments


• Review and update internal and external specifications in line with recipe, process, or customer policy amendments


• Co‑ordinate the approval of site artwork, ensuring the correct team members approve the relevant information promptly and completing the necessary paperwork


• Ensure that all artwork and food labelling are legally compliant and meet customer requirements


• Support the Technical team with customer visits and site audits as required


• Assist the Technical team with traceability exercises to ensure full compliance


• Complete customer questionnaires and horizon scanning activities

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of specification writing for retailers in a food manufacturing environment


• Strong understanding of legal labelling legislation and its application


• Experience with a variety of retailers' own web‑based systems (FMCG, chilled food)


• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a high standard of literacy


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work efficiently under pressure


• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work

Interested? Call Maria on 01782 712230 or email for more information

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