Specifications Technologist - Food

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Grimsby is seeking a Specifications Technologist on a fixed-term basis. The successful candidate will ensure the accuracy and compliance of product specifications, working closely with internal teams and customers. Ideal candidates will have experience in a specifications, QA, or technical role within a food manufacturing environment, along with strong administrative skills and attention to detail. This role offers competitive pay and benefits including holiday and a company pension.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

25 days holiday per year

Life Insurance

Company Pension

Referral Programme

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a specifications, QA or technical role within food manufacturing.
• Strong administrative experience with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Sense-check product specifications against customer policies.
• Create and manage fish product specifications.
• Coordinate specification workflows through internal approval processes.
• Manage external approvals via customer portals.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.

Skills

Experience working with specifications

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting a Specifications Technologist to join a leading food manufacturing business in Grimsby. This role is offered on a fixed term basis to provide cover, with the possibility of extension dependent on business needs. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance and timely completion of product specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Sense-check product specifications against customer policies and internal requirements
• Create and manage fish product specifications using the internal specification system
• Coordinate specification workflows through internal approval processes
• Manage external approvals via customer portals (full training provided)
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Liaise with internal teams and customers to resolve queries and ensure specification accuracy
• Support the technical and QA teams with documentation and compliance where required

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone with previous experience in a specifications, QA or technical role within a food manufacturing or factory environment. Strong administrative experience with excellent attention to detail will also be considered.

You will be successful in this role if you have :

• Experience working with specifications, technical documentation or QA paperwork
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Confidence using systems and portals (training provided)
• Ability to communicate effectively across teams
• A proactive approach to managing deadlines and approvals

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay
• Online Benefits Hub
• 25 days holiday per year
• Life Insurance
• On-site parking
• Company Pension (for monthly-paid employees)
• Referral Programme
• Health & Wellbeing Programme

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About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we’re happy to discuss flexible working options.

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