Specification Technologist

Solina Group; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food solutions company based in Biggleswade is seeking a Specification Technologist to manage product specifications ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will interact with suppliers and internal teams to guarantee the quality of food products. This role offers a chance to work in an innovative culture with ongoing training and a competitive salary package. Ideal candidates should have experience in food specifications management and a strong understanding of food safety regulations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and professional development

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Experience in managing food product specifications and compliance.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and certifications.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain finished product specifications.
• Liaise with suppliers to validate specifications.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Support new product launches with accurate specifications.
• Maintain documentation systems and update as necessary.

Skills

Specification management

Regulatory compliance

Liaising with suppliers

Attention to detail

Job description

Specification Technologist page is loaded## Specification Technologistlocations: Biggleswadetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R - 430Primary Location :BIGGLESWADE, United KingdomAt Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a **passion for food** and live our entrepreneurial culture.We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With **sustainability at the heart** of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, **we make food matter for people and the planet**. If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, **join us** !As a **Specification Technologist**, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accurate and compliant management of raw material and finished product specifications. This includes supporting the delivery of safe, legal, and high-quality products to our customers. You will liaise closely with internal departments (NPD, Quality, Procurement, Regulatory) and external suppliers to manage technical documentation, ingredient declarations, and customer specifications.**Key Responsibilities:*** Create, maintain, and review finished product specifications for food ingredients and seasoning blends* Liaise with suppliers to gather and validate raw material specifications, certificates, and technical data* Ensure all specifications meet regulatory, customer, and internal standards (e.g. allergens, nutrition, labelling, GFSI)* Complete and submit customer specification forms and portals, ensuring accuracy and consistency* Support the launch of new products through accurate specification input and compliance checks* Maintain specification management systems and ensure timely updates of documentation* Collaborate with Quality Assurance, NPD, and Procurement to address non-conformances or specification gaps* Assist with compliance to food safety certifications (e.g. BRCGS, SQMS, Halal, Kosher)* Support continuous improvement of the specifications process and data quality**What We Offer:****•** A collaborative and innovation-driven work culture• Opportunity to work with a leading name in food solutions across diverse product categories• Ongoing training and professional development• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package• The chance to contribute to healthier, more sustainable, and flavourful food***We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment***Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.