Specifications Technologist

About the Role This position sits within the technical function and plays a key role in ensuring all products meet regulatory, safety, and customer expectations. Working cross-functionally, you’ll support both ongoing production and new product activity, helping to maintain compliance standards while acting as a point of contact for customer-related technical matters. What You’ll Be Doing * Manage and update product information across customer systems, ensuring all data is accurate and aligned to requirements * Respond to technical enquiries from customers and internal stakeholders, providing clear and timely guidance * Review and approve packaging information to ensure it meets current legal and brand standards * Support the introduction of new products, ensuring all technical requirements are met before launch * Assist with factory trials, product testing, and validation activities * Conduct routine traceability checks and internal compliance audits * Help maintain and improve quality and food safety systems * Support audit readiness and participate in external assessments when required * Investigate issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence * Ensure customer-specific standards are understood and consistently applied * Assist with export-related documentation and compliance processes * Work collaboratively with teams across the business to support technical objectives About You * Background in food manufacturing within a technical, quality, or compliance-focused role * Good working knowledge of food safety standards and regulatory requirements * Experience handling specifications, labelling, and retailer/customer requirements * Understanding of core food science principles such as microbiology and nutrition * Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Key Strengths * Strong attention to detail and organisational skills * Confident communicator with a practical approach to problem-solving * Flexible and responsive to changing business needs * Self-motivated with a collaborative mindset