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Senior Specifications Technologist – Food Manufacturing Leader
Are you the kind of Specifications Technologist who cuts through the noise and delivers excellence, every time? We're looking for a sharp, confident professional ready to take ownership of complex specifications for a leading name in premium baked goods.
This isn't about simply ticking boxes. It's about ensuring our products meet the exacting standards of major retailers, driving precision from concept to shelf, and upholding our reputation for quality and innovation. Due to significant growth and exciting new business wins, we're expanding our technical team and seeking a Senior Specifications Technologist to lead the charge.
We know how to find the right leaders, and this role demands someone who thrives on challenge and delivers results. You’ll be instrumental in shaping the success of our product launches, ensuring seamless compliance across a diverse portfolio of delicious products.
The Role:
As Senior Specifications Technologist, you will be the driving force behind the completion of all finished product specifications across a range of high-profile retailer accounts (including major UK supermarkets) and our own brand lines. This is a critical role that demands a meticulous approach and a deep understanding of food specifications.
You'll manage retailer systems, approve supplier specifications, and be the go-to expert for primary account requirements, codes of practice, and industry standards. Beyond the day-to-day, you’ll support NPD with nutritional calculations, conduct thorough cross-checks, and ensure artwork is flawlessly executed and compliant.
This is a hybrid role, offering the flexibility of up to three days remote work after an initial training period, or a fully site-based option if preferred.
We're looking for someone who is:
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Confident & Clear: Able to navigate complex retailer requirements and communicate effectively with internal teams, retailers, and third parties.
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Meticulous & Proactive: Driven to achieve "gold standard" specifications, right first time, and capable of managing critical path tasks to tight deadlines.
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Experienced & Knowledgeable: You'll have a strong background in food specifications, ideally with exposure to major UK retailers, and be fully IT literate.
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A Trusted Partner: Able to support and mentor other specification writers, contributing to the development of our high-performing team.
You will be accountable for:
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End-to-end completion of finished product specifications for retailers, customers, and own-brand products.
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Supplier specification approval and seamless supplier onboarding.
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Expert knowledge and application of primary account requirements and codes of practice.
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Management and administration of retailer specification and artwork systems.
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Generation of accurate pack copies for own-brand specifications.
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Thorough artwork review and approval, liaising with all relevant parties.
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Supporting NPD with theoretical nutritional calculations and submission forms.
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Conducting rigorous cross-checks across all product information.
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Managing Brandbank reviews and ensuring product information is accurate pre-launch.
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Contributing to pre and post-launch reviews and relevant projects.
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Maintaining an awareness of relevant legislation, BRC, and audit requirements.
We cut the noise and build a search process that works for you. If you’re a Senior Specifications Technologist ready to make a significant impact within a dynamic and growing food business, we want to hear from you.
Apply now to confidentially discuss this exceptional opportunity
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