Specifications Technologist - Hybrid

Widely recognised for their formulation and development of premium products, their passion for food is the main driver to their success, backed by expert knowledge and experience. The wellness of their expert staff members taking pride in the company’s products has been key to the growth of this very successful food manufacturing business.

About the Specifications Technologist job

The purpose of your role will be to work as a key member of the NPD team, you will be responsible for creating and gaining approval on all finished product specifications and artwork within the business.

Key tasks

• Generate ingredient declarations for NPD product submissions, and translate information onto product passports, internal templates, or retailer format.
• Manage the artwork process by ensuring checks are completed and communicated to ensure key dates are achieved.
• Generation of pack copy information for the creation of artwork.
• Maintain the company’s own finished product specifications and retailer systems to ensure they are accurate and up to date.
• In conjunction with the Technologist, ensure that samples are sent in a timely fashion for nutritional, cook verification, and shelf-life analysis.
• Assist with NPD / technical documentation that may be required as part of the overall NPD process.
• Ensure all information is presented in an accurate and professional manner and ensure that all information meets the legality and compliance guidelines.

About You

The successful candidate shall possess a minimum of 1 years’ experience within a food manufacturing environment and knowledge of retailer technical systems as well as a relevant food degree.

• Ideally have some knowledge and background of food labelling legalities and training in relevant artwork.
• Competent with mathematics and manages time and workload efficiently.
• An excellent communication at all levels both written and verbally.

More details

The Specifications Technologist job is based in Monmouthshire, South Wales and is paying up to £35,000 per annum according to your experience. This is a permanent full time role, with some flexibility for home working with a small element of travel.

The package includes 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), Pension with a total contribution of 8%, Life Insurance based on 2 x salary.

The working hours are Monday to Friday and is a 40-hour working week.