Specification Technologist

Specifications Technologist

NW London

PR/013064

Up to £33,000

The role

The Specification Technologist will be responsible for managing technical documentation, ensuring compliance with food regulations, and liaising with suppliers and internal teams to develop product specifications.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain detailed product specifications to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and internal standards.
• Ensure all product specifications are supported by validated claims such as nutritional, health, provenance, allergen claims, etc.
• Manage internal specification databases to ensure all information is accurate, current, and accessible to relevant stakeholders.
• Validate product labels to ensure they accurately reflect specifications and comply with labelling regulations and legal requirements.
• Ensure all product information complies with current food safety standards, labelling regulations, and legal requirements.
• Monitor food safety alerts, conduct horizon scanning, and take necessary corrective actions.
• Stay informed on changes in food legislation and proactively adjust specifications and processes to maintain compliance.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring product information and documentation are audit-ready and compliant.
• Flag audit requirements and concerns to the Technical Manager & Assistant Technical Manager, ensuring supplier compliance.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain accurate product information, certifications, and compliance documentation.
• Approve new suppliers, maintain supplier risk assessments, and manage supplier-related documents and lab results.
• Provide technical support to customers regarding product specifications, allergens, and compliance issues.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in specification management within the food manufacturing or FMCG industry.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, quality assurance principles, and product specification management.
• Proficiency with specification systems/databases and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Understanding of production processes, raw material specifications, and nutritional analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a commitment to continuous improvement and quality assurance.

To apply, please e-mail in strict confidence, with a comprehensive CV, including salary details, quoting the above reference and for the attention of Lesa Lynch

Due to a high volume of responses, we cannot reply to each application individually. If you have not had a response within one week, we are sorry to say your application has not been successful on this occasion.