Specifications Technologist

1 Days Old

About the Role

This position sits within the technical function and plays a key role in ensuring all products meet regulatory, safety, and customer expectations. Working cross-functionally, you’ll support both ongoing production and new product activity, helping to maintain compliance standards while acting as a point of contact for customer-related technical matters.

What You’ll Be Doing

* Manage and update product information across customer systems, ensuring all data is accurate and aligned to requirements

* Respond to technical enquiries from customers and internal stakeholders, providing clear and timely guidance

* Review and approve packaging information to ensure it meets current legal and brand standards

* Support the introduction of new products, ensuring all technical requirements are met before launch

* Assist with factory trials, product testing, and validation activities

* Conduct routine traceability checks and internal compliance audits

* Help maintain and improve quality and food safety systems

* Support audit readiness and participate in external assessments when required

* Investigate issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence

* Ensure customer-specific standards are understood and consistently applied

* Assist with export-related documentation and compliance processes

* Work collaboratively with teams across the business to support technical objectives

About You

* Background in food manufacturing within a technical, quality, or compliance-focused role

* Good working knowledge of food safety standards and regulatory requirements

* Experience handling specifications, labelling, and retailer/customer requirements

* Understanding of core food science principles such as microbiology and nutrition

* Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Key Strengths

* Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

* Confident communicator with a practical approach to problem-solving

* Flexible and responsive to changing business needs

* Self-motivated with a collaborative mindset
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Location:
Manchester
Salary:
£28,000 - £35,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing/Surveying

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