Specification Technologist (Fixed Term Contract)
Specification Technologist (Fixed Term Contract)
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Job Description
Now were looking for a Specifications Technologist to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract at our Matthew Walker site in Heanor the home of the nations most iconic Christmas puddings.
In this detail-driven role youll help ensure the safety legality and accuracy of our product and packaging specifications from raw materials to finished goods. Whether its onboarding new ingredients managing retailer spec portals or updating packing specs following recipe changes youll play a vital part in maintaining trust and quality across the supply chain.
What youll be doing:
Creating maintaining and reviewing accurate specifications for all products ingredients packaging and co-packed items
Ensuring specifications comply with customer and legal requirements
Supporting technical reviews of raw material and packaging specs to ensure safety accuracy and compliance
Managing updates to specifications following any recipe or packaging changes ensuring accurate version control
Maintaining spec trackers and online portal systems
Collaborating with QA NPD Process Development and wider Technical teams to sign off specs and approve pack copy
Supporting audits and ensuring obsolete documents are properly archived
Qualifications :
What were looking for:
Experience in a food manufacturing or technical environment
Understanding of specification systems food labelling allergens and legal requirements
High attention to detail and confidence in managing technical documents
Familiarity with customer specification portals (retailers and/or manufacturers)
Strong organisation communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive close-knit technical team in a brand with true festive heritage. Whether youre already in specifications or have a background in food safety quality or NPD and want to move into a documentation-focused role wed love to hear from you.
Additional Information :
- Competitive Salary
- Matched pension scheme
- Death in service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Canteen accessibility
- Retailer discount platform
- Staff discount
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
