Location: London
Contract: Full Time (40 hours per week)
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 (DOE)
An established and forward-thinking UK food manufacturer is seeking a Specifications Technologist to join its growing Technical team. The business supplies high-quality chilled and food-to-go products to major supermarket retailers and is widely recognised for its innovation, commitment to quality, and passion for great food.
You’ll be responsible for managing accurate and compliant product specifications, packaging, and labels. Working closely with Technical and NPD teams, you’ll ensure all ingredients, raw materials, and finished products meet legal and customer standards.
Create and maintain product, ingredient, and packaging specifications
Ensure all data is accurate, legal, and customer-compliant
Manage retailer specification systems and technical databases
Support artwork and labelling approval processes
Conduct supplier and ingredient risk assessments
Support allergen, HACCP, and BRC compliance activities
Experience in food manufacturing or technical administration
Strong knowledge of retailer specification systems (e.g., Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury’s)
Understanding of food labelling regulations and BRC standards
Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
Confident using Microsoft Office and managing data
Organised, proactive, and a team player
Salary: £35,000–£40,000
Opportunity to work with major UK retailers
Supportive team and real scope for career growth
If you’re detail-driven, love food, and want to grow your career in a fast-paced technical team — apply today!
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