Food Specification Technologist
Near Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Up to £34,000 per year
Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm
Permanent | On-site
Are you a detail-driven Specification Technologist with a passion for food safety and product compliance? We're working with a highly successful UK food manufacturer that supplies premium pre-prepared meat products to leading supermarkets, food service providers, and home meal kit companies. As their operation continues to expand, they're looking for a Food Specification Technologist to join their team.
The Role:
You'll play a vital role in ensuring that all product data and specifications meet internal standards, customer expectations, and UK/EU legislative requirements. Working closely with the NPD, Technical, and Commercial teams, you'll help drive accuracy, compliance, and launch readiness across all product lines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Write and maintain product and customer specifications via major UK retailer portals
- Manage product launch timelines, artwork approvals, and label compliance
- Liaise with suppliers and account managers for spec reviews and updates
- Support NPD and technical teams with regulatory guidance and customer codes
- Maintain internal trackers, specification libraries, and technical documentation
- Participate in internal audits and support external audit preparation
- Review and approve product artwork and on-site packaging against UK/EU regulations
- Assist with export documentation and technical attestations
What You'll Need:
- Level 3 HACCP / Food Safety and Internal Auditing certification (preferred)
- Previous experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted/free food & employee discounts
- On-site parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Monday to Friday schedule — no weekends!