Specification Technologist

Specifications Technologist

• Location: North Somerset
• Job Type: Full-time, Site-based
• Salary: Competitive, details available on application

Reed Food & FMCG have been briefed to recruit for a Specifications Technologist to join a Food Manufacturing business. This role is ideal for a highly motivated and energetic individual with a background in food manufacturing. You will be instrumental in managing and improving the site specifications system, ensuring compliance and supporting our technical standards.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage and continuously improve the site specifications system, encompassing everything from raw material and supplier assessment to finished products and customer enquiries.
• Ensure legal and customer technical compliance.
• Input and manage data on customer web portals and maintain accurate company database records.
• Assess food safety of raw materials and products to ensure they are safe and legally compliant.
• Conduct supplier and raw material integrity assessments, including ethical and sustainability evaluations.
• Coordinate and prioritise personal workload effectively.
• Assist with raw material and supplier approval processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• HND or Degree in Food Science preferred.
• Previous experience in a similar role, creating product specifications.
• Familiarity with retailer standards is beneficial.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work well within a team and under pressure.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme.
• WPA Healthcare NHS Top-up Scheme effective post-probation.
• Employee Benefits Scheme offering discounts with major retailers and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service and including Christmas shutdown.

If you are interested in this role, please apply ASAP with your up-to-date CV to be considered for an immediate interview.