Specifications Technologist – Compliance & Packaging

The Wonderfield Group; Acton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Taiko Foods is seeking a Specifications Technologist for Acton to ensure product and packaging specifications meet safety and regulatory standards. The role manages specs for ingredients, raw materials and packaging, while coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.

You will support allergen management, HACCP and NPD projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all documentation and websites. A detail‑oriented team player with good English is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong customer focus and ability to communicate with customers routinely.
• Ability to work within a team and coordinate with other departments.
• Good English comprehension, both written and spoken.
• Attention to detail and accuracy of documents.
• Good computer skills and working knowledge of customer website management.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage and maintain specifications for every Taiko Foods product.
• Source, manage and maintain specifications for ingredients, raw materials and packaging.
• Manage customer websites and databases; summarize policy updates for distribution within the business.
• Facilitate the creation and project management of packaging artwork and label copy; ensure legality and accuracy of information.
• Liaise with the NPD technologist to ensure all projects are completed successfully.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and maintain approved supplier registers.
• Support allergen management and HACCP compliance; ensure processes meet BRC requirements.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance (HACCP)

IT skills/website management

Tools

Excel

Database management

Job description

Taiko Foods is seeking a Specifications Technologist for Acton to ensure product and packaging specifications meet safety and regulatory standards. The role manages specs for ingredients, raw materials and packaging, while coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.

You will support allergen management, HACCP and NPD projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all documentation and websites. A detail‑oriented team player with good English is essential.