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Technical Specifications Coordinator
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Pontefract, City and Borough of Wakefield
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Technical Specification Co-ordinator
Location: Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Contract: Full-time, Office-based (Monday to Friday)
Are you passionate about food quality, safety, and technical excellence? We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Technical Specification Co-ordinator to join a dynamic technical team at a well-established food manufacturing site in Pontefract.
About the Role
As a key member of the site’s Technical Team, you will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of both external customer product specifications and internal packaging specifications. You’ll play a vital role in managing artwork and packaging standards, supporting new and existing product development, and ensuring all products meet the highest standards of safety, legality, and quality.
Key Responsibilities
* Take full ownership of customer and internal product specifications, ensuring compliance with retailer Codes of Practice.
* Manage and approve retail product artwork, ensuring legal labelling compliance and material suitability.
* Support new product development (NPD) and existing product development (EPD) activities, including product trials and sampling.
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects in line with critical paths.
* Participate in HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP teams to ensure product safety and vulnerability hazards are controlled.
* Support external and customer audits, and champion continuous improvement initiatives.
* Promote a safety-first culture and support health & safety programmes on site.
About You
* Preferably degree-qualified in a food science-related field.
* HACCP Level 3 certified.
* Experience with retailer specification portals and artwork approval processes.
* Strong knowledge of food safety legislation, labelling codes, and regulatory requirements (UK/EU).
* At least 2 years’ experience in the Food & Beverage industry, specifically around product specifications.
* Excellent communication, decision-making, and organisational skills.
* Proficient in MS Office and data analysis.
* Customer-focused, self-motivated, and able to work independently with a high sense of urgency.
* Passionate about quality, detail-oriented, and innovative in approach.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking technical team, make a real impact on product quality and safety, and develop your career in a supportive, office-based environmentBefore You Apply
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