Food Technologist – Specifications & Compliance

Excel Recruitment; Ireland; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Job summary

Excel Recruitment is recruiting a Food Technologist for a leading retail business based in Cork, Ireland, to own the Own Brand specification system and ensure compliance.

You will lead reformulation and health strategy, work with suppliers and regulators, and train internal teams, contributing to sustainability goals and ongoing product improvement.

Qualifications

• We require a third-level qualification in a relevant field (Food Science/Technology/Business).
• Strong hands-on experience in food specification management and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Knowledge of product reformulation, health strategy and sustainability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management and continuous improvement of the Own Brand product specification system.
• Develop and deliver specification system training for suppliers and internal teams.
• Provide expert guidance on food legislation, legal labelling and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Food specification management

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Supplier collaboration

Education

Third-level qualification in Food Science/Technology/Business

Tools

Computerised specification systems

Job description

Food Technologist – Specifications & Compliance

Are you an experienced Food Technologist with strong expertise in product specifications, food legislation and regulatory compliance? We are recruiting a Food Technologist for a leading retail business based in Cork. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of its Own Brand specification system and play a central role in product compliance, reformulation, health strategy, sustainability and supplier training. Cork based role.

• Bonus
• Pension
• Collaborative, values-led culture

Key Responsibilities for this Food Technologist job include:

• Lead the management and continuous improvement of the Own Brand product specification system.
• Develop and deliver specification system training for suppliers and internal teams.
• Provide expert guidance on product specifications, food legislation, legal labelling, regulatory compliance and emerging legislative developments.
• Act as the Own Brand technical lead for health strategy, product reformulation and related legislative requirements.
• Lead reformulation projects focused on reducing fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt across the Own Brand portfolio.
• Conduct internal audits of product specifications to ensure compliance with Irish, UK and EU legislation and internal standards.
• Identify and implement improvements across specification processes, systems and supporting documentation.
• Support the development of technical policies through cross-functional projects and working groups.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure product information is accurate, compliant and commercially effective.
• Manage relationships with regulatory consultants and specification system providers, including contracts, service levels, KPIs and development plans.
• Collaborate with government bodies, industry experts and academic partners to remain informed of legislation, best practice and training opportunities.

Requirements for this Food Technologist job include:

• A third-level qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Business or a related discipline.
• A minimum of five years’ relevant experience within food retail, FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Strong hands-on experience in food specification management and computerised specification systems.
• Excellent knowledge of food legislation, legal labelling and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional internal stakeholders.
• Knowledge of product reformulation, health strategy and sustainability requirements.
• Strong project management and planning skills, with the ability to manage several priorities simultaneously.