Ready to put your technical expertise to work in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility?

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This Food Technologist position offers the chance to join a fast-growing business on a fixed-term contract, with genuine opportunities for career progression if successful in the role. You’ll work within a collaborative team culture, enjoying a strong salary package and exposure to a global operation.

You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Maintaining customer specification databases, ensuring all product and process data is accurate and up to date
• Supporting formula/BOM approvals and barcode set-up to international standards
• Ensuring finished products comply with relevant food legislation and market regulations
• Attending customer meetings and factory trials to collect product data and define specification tolerances
• Reviewing raw material and packaging specifications to meet customer guidelines, legislation, and codes of practice
• Creating, updating, and maintaining product manuals, QAS documentation, and artwork approvals
• Coordinating product samples for testing, ensuring compliance with nutritional, microbiological, and environmental requirements
• Conducting benchmarking and quality panel sessions to monitor product performance
• Supporting the launch of new products, including labelling, testing, and equipment programme set-up
• Reviewing specifications regularly to maintain accuracy and compliance with customer standards
• Assisting with BRC and other site audits, as well as technical projects as required

What’s required?

Essential:

• Experience in a Specifications Technologist role within the food manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of BRC and UK retailer technical standards
• Proficiency with specification/recipe database systems (e.g., Hamilton Grant, Oracle, TraceOne, M&S Find, Tesco TQC, ASDA Hive)
• Strong understanding of UK & EU labelling regulations (FIR) and food safety requirements
• Experience with GS1 barcode systems and retail artwork approvals
• HACCP Level 3 and knowledge of allergen labelling and control procedures
• Appreciation of ingredient functionality

Desirable:

• Degree/HND in Food Science or related discipline
• Strong numerical, communication, and influencing skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages
• Experience with Bill of Material/formula input
• Baking industry experience and label translation for EU markets

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility
• FTC with the potential to progress into a permanent role in a rapidly growing business
• Strong salary package and great company culture
• Exposure to global markets and retailer partnerships

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Do you think you fit the criteria?

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