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Specification Technologist - Food manufacturing
Northampton
Permanent | M-F | Hybrid
£30,000 - £34,000 d.o.e
Join a fast-moving food manufacturing business where your expertise will ensure every product is legally compliant, retailer-ready and right first time from concept to shelf.
What you'll be doing as the Specification Technologist:
Own and deliver retailer specifications to tight critical paths, translating recipes, raw materials and packaging data into fully compliant customer formats.
Be the guardian of Codes of Practice, flagging and resolving any risks around allergens, legality, nutrition or labelling before they reach the customer.
Partner with NPD and Process teams to create robust Specifications and QAS that support flawless launches and technical sign-off.
Manage and maintain live specification control systems, gold standard specs and retailer portals.
Interpret nutritional and ingredient data, running calculations to ensure claims, tolerances and criteria are always met.
Approve artwork and pack copy, protecting brand integrity and legal compliance across all retail and B2B products.
Support customer and BRC audits, providing confident, data-driven responses to technical queries.
Act as a technical interface between suppliers, customers and internal teams, keeping information accurate, aligned and audit-ready at all times.
What you'll need as the Specification Technologist:
Experience with specifications at any level, specifically within food manufacturing
Experience writing or being involved with specifications with retailers
Own transport
Full UK working rights - no sponsorship or visas available
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