Specifications Technologist
- Employer
- Kandhu Recruitment Ltd
- Location
- Hertfordshire
- Salary
- £30000.00 - £40000.00 per annum + Good Benefits
- Closing date
- 24 Aug 2018
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- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Function
- Other Job Function, Quality Assurance, Technical
- Business Sector
- Food Manufacturing
Job Details
We have an exciting opportunity for a Specifications Technologist to join a fast-paced food industry business working within a variety of sectors.
THE ROLE
·Writing, checking and approving specifications - knowledge of allergens, packaging, artwork.
·Approval of labelling and artwork.
·Reviewing ingredients used in products against EU and customer requirements.
·Dealing cross functionally - process tech experience (High care) and exposure to BRC advantageous
·Managing customer expectations
·Deal with our suppliers based around the world and act as a key liaison for specifications.
·All aspects of artwork and packaging
·Customer complaints logging, trending and following up and closing off
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Whilst this is a UK role, it would be a distinct advantage to be fluent in at least one additional language.
·Graduates - HNC/equivalent or higher with relevant retail industry experience.
·Excellent IT skills
Experience with micros and other spec systems. Ideally, UK retail in complex products with compound ingredients. E.g.; Party foods, ready meals etc
·Experience and knowledge of artwork and packaging.
·Excellent attention to detail.
·Good with numbers
·Flexible, can do attitude, willingness to learn and work within a small team take ownership of specs
·Understanding of HACCP
If this job is of interest and you would like to investigate further, apply TODAY!
"Kandhu Recruitment will consider all applications based on each candidate's suitability to the role or similar roles within the Food Sector and if we feel you are a relevant candidate we will process your application by adding you to our secure recruitment database and then contacting you to progress job opportunities further. We do not contact unsuitable applicants."
Kandhu GDPR & Privacy Policy Statement
Kandhu has fully implemented GDPR & Privacy Policies across its business and a copy of our Privacy Policy can be found by visiting our website. By applying for this role Kandhu will add your details to our database - assuming you have the right level of experience for the roles you apply for, after which we will be in touch.
Company
Kandhu – 14th Year in Food Sector Recruitment
At Kandhu Recruitment we like to work with people not just “computers or documents that say CV on the top of the page” and that is why we have been successfully supporting our client and candidates in the Food and Drinks Sector for nearly 14 years.
We work with all the main food businesses across the UK from Food Manufactures and Food Importers through to Food Service businesses supplying the massive Pub, Restaurant and Out of Home market place.
UK Wide recruitment and International occasionally we cover all the Core Operational and Head Office roles where a Food Business needs great people, including:
For First Class Advice, Top Jobs and Top Candidates – call us TODAY or drop us an email and we’ll come back to you!
- Website
- http://www.kandhu.com/
- Telephone
- 01303 271367
- Location
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16 The Glenmore Centre
Shearway Business Park
Pent Road
Folkestone
Kent
CT19 4RJ
GB
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