Specifications Technologist
- Location: North Somerset,
- Job Type: Full-time, Site-based
- Salary: Competitive, details available on application
Reed Food & FMCG have been briefed to recruit for a Specifications Technologist to join a Food Manufacturing business. This role is ideal for a highly motivated and energetic individual with a background in food manufacturing. You will be instrumental in managing and improving the site specifications system, ensuring compliance and supporting our technical standards.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Manage and continuously improve the site specifications system, encompassing everything from raw material and supplier assessment to finished products and customer enquiries.
- Ensure legal and customer technical compliance.
- Input and manage data on customer web portals and maintain accurate company database records.
- Assess food safety of raw materials and products to ensure they are safe and legally compliant.
- Conduct supplier and raw material integrity assessments, including ethical and sustainability evaluations.
- Coordinate and prioritise personal workload effectively.
- Assist with raw material and supplier approval processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- HND or Degree in Food Science preferred.
- Previous experience in a similar role, creating product specifications.
- Familiarity with retailer standards is beneficial.
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work well within a team and under pressure.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme.
- WPA Healthcare NHS Top-up Scheme effective post-probation.
- Employee Benefits Scheme offering discounts with major retailers and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service and including Christmas shutdown.
If you are interested in this role, please apply ASAP with your up-to-date CV to be considered for an immediate interview.