Specifications Technologist

MTrec Ltd Technical; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in England is seeking a Specifications Technologist to ensure product specifications meet all legal and customer standards. The role involves maintaining documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance and working closely with various teams. Candidates should have strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. This position offers a full-time, permanent contract with comprehensive training and benefits.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health Shield Plan

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to data accuracy.
• Knowledge of food safety, technical compliance, and labelling legislation.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and maintain accurate product specifications.
• Ensure all data meets food safety and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers for technical queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of food safety

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer: A full-time and permanent position from day one. Comprehensive training and onboarding provided. Immediate starts available. Opportunity to work with a well-established food manufacturer. Free on-site parking. Company pension scheme. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Health Shield Plan.

Mtrec's New Job Opportunity: MTrec Technical are proudly representing- a long-standing and innovative manufacturing business - in their search for a Specifications Technologist to join their technical team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-focused and compliance-driven individual to step into a vital role within a forward-thinking and supportive environment.

You'll play a key part in ensuring all product specifications meet legal, customer, and company standards. This role also involves working closely with labelling, artwork, and technical documentation; essential for maintaining product safety and customer confidence.

The Job You\'ll Do

• Create, review, and maintain accurate product specifications using internal and customer systems.
• Ensure all data is entered correctly, meeting food safety and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers to resolve technical queries and support product risk assessments.
• Review and approve packaging, labelling, and artwork to ensure legal and brand compliance.
• Stay current with UK and EU food legislation, ensuring company practices remain up to date.
• Complete customer documentation, including allergen statements, SAQs, and certification applications (e.g. Halal, Kosher, Organic).
• Support new product development with relevant technical input.
• Maintain accurate records and support site documentation control processes.

About You

• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to data accuracy.
• Knowledge of, or interest in, food safety, technical compliance, and labelling legislation.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders.
• Previous experience with specifications systems or customer portals is desirable but not essential.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally within technical, production, and commercial teams