Specifications Technologist - Food

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

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing business in Grimsby is seeking a Specifications Technologist. This fixed term role involves ensuring the accuracy and compliance of product specifications. Ideal candidates will have experience in specifications or QA within food manufacturing, excellent attention to detail, and strong organizational skills. You will manage specifications workflows and external approvals while maintaining accurate records. A competitive pay and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

25 days holiday per year

Company Pension

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a specifications, QA or technical role in food manufacturing.
• Strong administrative experience with attention to detail.
• Confident in using systems and portals.

Responsibilities

• Check product specifications against requirements.
• Create and manage product specifications.
• Coordinate specification workflows.
• Manage external approvals.
• Maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Experience with specifications

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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