Specification Technologist
hace 5 días
Nuneaton
Overview Our client, a well-established and fast-growing food and consumer products business, is seeking a Specification Technologist to join their Technical team at their Nuneaton site. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-driven technical professional to play a key role in ensuring product specifications are accurate, compliant, and maintained to the highest industry standards. The position sits within a collaborative technical function and works closely with NPD, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and external suppliers. Responsibilities • Create, review, and maintain raw material and finished product specifications across internal and customer systems., • Ensure all specifications comply with current UK/EU legislation, including allergen, nutritional, and labelling requirements., • Obtain and validate supplier technical documentation, including allergen declarations and compositional data., • Support product launches by verifying technical information prior to submission and approval., • Review and approve packaging artwork to ensure legal and technical accuracy., • Maintain and update specification databases following reformulations or supplier changes., • Conduct gap analysis and risk assessments related to specification data., • Provide technical documentation to support internal and external audits., • Experience in a Specification Technologist or Technical role within food, supplements, or FMCG manufacturing., • Strong understanding of UK food labelling legislation and allergen management., • Experience using retailer specification portals or specification management systems., • Highly detail-oriented with strong organisational skills., • Comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment., • Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders., • Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or related discipline (desirable but not essential depending on experience).