Specifications Technologist

Specifications Technologist

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Norwich
• Salary: £30,000-£35,000

We are seeking a well-organised Specifications Technologist who is adept at using their initiative to meet tight deadlines. This role involves both individual and team work, requiring clear communication with internal teams, departments, retailers, and third parties. The ideal candidate will be fully IT literate with proficiency in the Microsoft package and have experience in the food industry.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Write and complete all finished product specifications for retailers, customers, and own brand products to a gold standard.
• Manage and administer retailer systems, including specification completion and communicating system notifications internally to the correct personnel.
• Manage customer technical information databases and generate pack copies for own brand specifications, including sub and legal name generation.
• Review and approve artwork, update and maintain QAS documents when product information is amended.
• Attend weekly critical path meetings and other meetings relevant to the role.
• Support raw material risk assessment and supplier approval processes as required.
• Maintain awareness of supplier approval, raw material specification knowledge, BRC, retailer audit requirements, and relevant legislation/regulation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Food Technology Degree (ideally).
• IT literacy, including the use of retailer specification systems.
• Previous experience writing gold standard retail specifications.
• Experience working in the food industry.
• Knowledge of retailer systems such as Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl, Iceland, Asda, etc.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight turnaround times.
• Strong time management, team collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible and adaptable work approach.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with internal personnel and external customers including third parties.
• Training in packaging and legal labelling.
• Proficient in the full Microsoft package.

Benefits:

• Please specify the benefits offered (e.g., healthcare, pension, etc.)

To apply for the Specifications Technologist position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.