Food Specification Technologist

Missunique; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected organic and vegan food company in West London is seeking a Specification Technologist to manage complex technical documentation and ensure compliance with EU/UK food regulations. This role involves responding to customer enquiries, maintaining product databases, and liaising with suppliers. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses strong communication skills, and has a solid understanding of food industry standards. This position offers great benefits in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Great benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a Specification Technologist or similar role within the food industry.
• Familiarity with EU/UK food regulations including HACCP and allergen legislation.
• Ability to manage complex technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Respond to enquiries for technical information and manage related documentation.
• Communicate with suppliers to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Maintain product database and ensure records are accurate.

Skills

Experience in Specification Technologist role

Knowledge of EU/UK Food Regulations

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Data management skills

Job description

Job Overview

Our Client Is An Independent Organic And Vegan Food Company And a Brand Owner And Importer Of a Wide Range Of Speciality Foods, Distributed To The Health Food Trade And Supermarkets Around The UK. Based In West London, This Is An Exciting Opportunity To Join a Respected And Sought After Company.

Responsibilities

• Responding to internal and external enquiries for technical information, completing customer questionnaires, specifications, new שרף forms and other technical documentation.
• Undertaking communication with the suppliers and managing suppliers technical documentation to ensure accuracy and continuous compliance with the relevant regulations, agreed specifications and company standards.
• Maintaining product database, ERP system,> product specifications and related records with up to date and accurate information.
• Assisting with customer queries and complaints and investigating them with the suppliers.
• Working closely with the Product Development team, providing technical input to ensure full compliance of the final product and product label sign off.
• Maintaining third-party standards compliance (Organic, Demeter, Vegan, Kosher, Packaging waste and recyclability reporting obligations).

Qualifications

Must have experience working in a Specification Technologist or similar position within the Food industry, managing complex technical documentation. Must also have working knowledge of EU/UK Food Regulations incl. HACCP, Labelling and Allergen Legislation. Good data skills and ability to prioritise and timely complete varied workload. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is important, as is being a team player with excellent communication skills. This is a very good opportunity with great benefits.