Specifications Technologist
5 days ago
Northwich
Specifications Technologist Northwich, Cheshire | Hybrid Up to £40,000 + excellent benefits An established and values‑driven food manufacturer is seeking a Specifications Technologist to join their technical team. This is an exciting period of growth for the business, with a number of new retailers being onboarded. You’ll join a collaborative environment where quality, compliance and food safety are central to everything they do. The Role: • Writing and maintaining product specifications across multiple customer and retailer portals, • Supporting NPD and procurement teams with interpretation of food legislation, customer policies and codes of practice, • Liaising with technical, quality, production and development teams to gather and validate specification data, • Reviewing and approving product artwork to ensure compliance with UK & EU labelling regulations and customer requirements, • Assisting with external and third‑party audits as required About You: • Previous experience in a specifications, technical or compliance role within the food manufacturing industry, • Confident working across multiple online retailer specification systems, • Strong knowledge of food labelling legislation and food safety standards, • Proven artwork approval experience (ingredients, allergens, nutrition, claims, etc.), • Strong communicator, comfortable liaising with customers and suppliers