Specifications Technologist - Urgent

D R Newitt Recruitment; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a technically minded Specification Technologist to manage product specifications and regulatory compliance in a hands-on, hybrid role. The candidate must have at least Level 3 Food Hygiene certification and knowledge in food science, manufacturing, and packaging. Key responsibilities include maintaining documentation, managing supplier interactions, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. This role offers flexible working with options for on-site engagement, making it ideal for candidates seeking a balance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food science, manufacturing, and packaging.
• Experience with labeling, nutritional/allergen info, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain product specifications.
• Ensure compliance with UK, EU, and US food safety regulations.
• Resolve technical issues during specification-to-launch processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project management

IT skills

Analytical skills

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene or above

Job description

💰 Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

We’re looking for a technically minded Specification Technologist to manage product specifications, supplier approvals, regulatory compliance, and product launches in a hands‑on, hybrid role.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain product specifications
• Ensure compliance with UK, EU, and US food safety, allergen, nutritional, and labelling regulations
• Manage specification-to-launch processes and resolve technical issues
• Act as technical contact for suppliers, customers, and internal teams
• Maintain documentation, raw material approvals, packaging, and Hamilton Grant recipe/spec systems
• Support shelf‑life testing, QA, and audits including BRC

Requirements

• Level 3 Food Hygiene or above
• Knowledge of food science, manufacturing, and packaging
• Attention to detail, strong numeracy and literacy
• Project management, IT, and analytical skills
• Experience with labelling, nutritional/allergen info, and regulatory compliance

Working Pattern

• 2–3 days on‑site, flexible hybrid options
• 4 long days/week or 4 standard days + early finish Friday (12pm)