Technologist

TN United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Specification Technologist to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in ensuring that products meet safety, quality, and compliance standards for major UK retailers. You will manage product specifications, collaborate with various teams, and act as a key point of contact for technical queries. If you thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and are eager to develop your career in technical compliance, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Canteen on site

Free car parking

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-moving consumer goods industry, preferably flowers.
• Strong administration and coordination skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage product specifications using retailer-specific systems.
• Ensure product labelling meets legal and customer standards.

Skills

Administration skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of food safety standards

Coordination skills

Tools

Retailer specification systems

Job description

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Great opportunity to work as a Specification Technologist for one of the largest providers of fresh flowers to major supermarket chains throughout the UK.

Staffline is recruiting for a Specification Technologist to work in Alconbury.

Own transport is required due to the location.

Salary:
Up to a maximum of £35,000 per annum

The hours of work are:
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

Please note: weekend work may be required during peak periods

Your Time at Work

As a Specification Technologist, your responsibilities will include:

- Accurately managing product specifications using retailer-specific systems
- Ensuring all product labelling meets legal and customer standards
- Supporting technical documentation and compliance records
- Managing timelines and coordinating technical data from concept to launch
- Acting as a key point of contact for technical queries, internally and with customers
- Collaborating with NPD, Commercial, and Operations teams to meet expectations

This role plays a key part in ensuring products meet safety, quality, and compliance standards for major UK retailers.

Our Perfect Worker

The ideal candidate will have:

- Experience within the fast-moving consumer goods industry (flowers desirable)
- Strong administration and coordination skills
- Confidence in customer-facing situations and excellent communication skills
- Understanding of food safety, quality, and labelling standards
- Familiarity with retailer specification systems such as Tesco or Sainsbury's (or willingness to learn)
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks to a deadline

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about technical compliance and keen to develop their career in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Key Information and Benefits

- Earn up to a maximum of £35,000 per annum
- Monday to Friday
- Canteen on site
- Free car parking on site
- Full training provided

Job Ref: V1MNZ

About Staffline

Staffline is the UK's leading provider of flexible, temporary and permanent workforce solutions, enabling over 28,000 people into good work every day. We operate at more than 350 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.