Specifications Technologist

Zest • Permanent • Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • £38,000 - £40,000 / year • 1h ago

We are working with a well-established and highly respected food business based in the West Midlands who are looking to recruit an experienced Specifications Technologist to join their technical team.

This is a key role within the business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of customer and legal specifications, lead artwork and labelling compliance, and support the development of the specifications function.

The Role

As Specifications Technologist, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end specification process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with customer, legal, and certification standards.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing the creation and ongoing maintenance of customer specifications for new product launches

Ensuring specifications are updated in line with EPD changes, supplier amendments, and legal or customer requirements

Reviewing and maintaining specifications to ensure compliance with BRC and customer-specific standards

Overseeing translation and artwork approval processes to ensure legal and customer compliance

Staying up to date with changes in food labelling legislation across multiple markets, including the use of third-party approvals where required

Acting as the main point of contact for customers regarding specifications, queries, and questionnaires

Attending and supporting internal and external audits

Supporting the development and maintenance of written procedures and work instructions within the specifications department

Managing and developing a Specification Technologist through on-the-job coaching and formal training

Attending development and planning meetings to forecast workload and allocate resources effectively

Promoting health, safety, and wellbeing in line with company policies

Driving continuous improvement and supporting change initiatives within your area of responsibility

About You

You will be an experienced specifications professional from within the food manufacturing industry, confident working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

You will ideally have:

Proven experience in food specifications management

Strong knowledge of food labelling legislation and customer standards

Experience working with BRC and retailer requirements

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

Confidence communicating with customers and internal stakeholders

Experience mentoring or managing junior team members

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