Specifications Technologist

• Annual Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
• Location: London
• Job Type: Full-time

I am looking for a Specification Technologist, serving as a key point of contact between internal and external teams. This role is crucial for managing product data, maintaining compliance with regulatory and customer standards, and addressing food safety and quality concerns with suppliers and other stakeholders. As a Specification Technologist, you will uphold our commitment to product quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

• Update and maintain detailed product specifications to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and internal standards.
• Validate product labels to ensure they accurately reflect specifications and comply with labelling regulations and legal requirements.
• Monitor food safety alerts, conduct horizon scanning, and take necessary corrective actions.
• Stay informed on changes in food legislation and proactively adjust specifications and processes to maintain compliance.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring product information and documentation are audit-ready and compliant.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain accurate product information, certifications, and compliance documentation.
• Provide technical support to customers regarding product specifications, allergens, and compliance issues.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Technical teams to gather necessary inputs and align on specification requirements.
• Address discrepancies or non-conformance issues in product specifications and implement corrective actions.
• Manage the Shelf Life protocol and maintain the nutritional database, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Undertake ad-hoc projects and tasks assigned by the Technical Manager.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Specification Technologist or similar role in the food industry.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards, labelling regulations, and legal requirements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks efficiently.
• Proficient in using specification databases and related software.