Job Title: Specification Technologist
This role is a key part of our team, responsible for providing skilled technical support by writing, approving and maintaining accurate finished product specifications within the required timeframes.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Approve and maintain finished product specifications for all finished products supplied.
2. Complete specifications in accordance with customer protocols ensuring data provided is accurate, valid, and compliant with customer requirements, relevant legislation and group policy.
3. Ensure that all data and/or claims that are linked with product specifications can be supported and are validated against customer requirements, legislation, group policy or third-party protocols.
4. Receiving, evaluating and actioning as appropriate requests to amend/update specifications ensuring effective communication with all relevant stakeholders.
Essential Criteria:
1. Experience of writing product specifications or relevant (technical/NPD) experience from within the food industry.
2. Competent working knowledge of food legislation and computer literate - familiar with Excel & Word, comfortable using computer systems.
3. Good communication skills (written and verbal), highly organised, methodical and able to prioritise workload, and adapt as priorities change.
4. Excellent attention to detail and able to work to strict deadlines.
Desirable Criteria:
1. Food related qualification or regulatory training / Certification in food labelling.
2. Ability to demonstrate experience in establishing and maintaining relationships with customers.