Technical Services Lead: Food Specs & Compliance

Apex Appoint; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food compliance company in the UK is seeking a Technical Specialist to manage food product specifications and ensure compliance with legislation. You will be the main point of contact for customers, ensuring accuracy in specifications, nutritional data, and supporting product launches. The ideal candidate has a degree in Food Science or Technology, along with at least 5 years of experience in a food manufacturing role. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a visible impact in a growing business.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £40k-£45k

Growing business environment

Opportunity for impact

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a technical or specifications role in food manufacturing.
• Solid grasp of food labelling laws and retailer codes.
• Experience with spec systems like SpecPage or Hamilton Grant.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main technical contact for customers and answer queries.
• Ensure product specs and nutritional data are accurate.
• Support product launches with technical input.

Skills

Food labelling laws understanding

Attention to detail

Project management

Technical documentation

Education

Degree in Food Science or Food Technology

Tools

SpecPage

Hamilton Grant

Job description

A leading food compliance company in the UK is seeking a Technical Specialist to manage food product specifications and ensure compliance with legislation. You will be the main point of contact for customers, ensuring accuracy in specifications, nutritional data, and supporting product launches. The ideal candidate has a degree in Food Science or Technology, along with at least 5 years of experience in a food manufacturing role. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a visible impact in a growing business.