Specifications Technologists

Deniselagrassa; North East; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturer in North East England is seeking a Specifications Technologist. This entry-level role emphasizes attention to detail and involves maintaining product specifications to meet legal and customer standards. You'll collaborate with technical, production, and commercial teams. This full-time position offers training and support within a progressive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Free on-site parking

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health Shield Plan

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to data accuracy.
• Knowledge of, or interest in, food safety, technical compliance, and labelling legislation.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and maintain accurate product specifications.
• Ensure all data is entered correctly, meeting food safety and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers to resolve queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of food safety

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Rewards and Benefits

• A full-time and permanent position from day one.
• Comprehensive training and onboarding provided.
• Immediate starts available.
• Opportunity to work with a well-established food manufacturer.
• Free on-site parking.
• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Health Shield Plan.

MTrec New Job Opportunity

MTrec Technical are proudly representing a long-standing and innovative manufacturing business in their search for a Specifications Technologist to join their technical team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-focused and compliance-driven individual to step into a vital role within a forward-thinking and supportive environment.

You’ll play a key part in ensuring all product specifications meet legal, customer, and company standards. This role also involves working closely with labelling, artwork, and technical documentation; essential for maintaining product safety and customer confidence.

Job Responsibilities

• Create, review, and maintain accurate product specifications using internal and customer systems.
• Ensure all data is entered correctly, meeting food safety and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers to resolve technical queries and support product risk assessments.
• Review and approve packaging, labelling, and artwork to ensure legal and brand compliance.
• Stay current with UK and EU food legislation, ensuring company practices remain up to date.
• Complete customer documentation, including allergen statements, SAQs, and certification applications (e.g. Halal, Kosher, Organic).
• Support new product development with relevant technical input.
• Maintain accurate records and support site documentation control processes.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to data accuracy.
• Knowledge of, or interest in, food safety, technical compliance, and labelling legislation.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders.
• Previous experience with specifications systems or customer portals is desirable but not essential.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally within technical, production, and commercial teams.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting