Specifications Technologist
| Posting date: | 29 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £32,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 November 2025 |
| Location: | st5 1aa |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | KPI RECRUITING LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MPSPECIFICATIONS-30266 |
Summary
Specifications Technologist
Location:Newcastle - Under -Lyme
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Working Hours:Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16:00 & Friday: 08:00 - 15:00
Role:
Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Specifications Technologist to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that all customer specifications are accurate, compliant with legislation, and aligned with both internal processes and customer requirements. You will work closely with NPD, Production, and Site Technical teams to ensure the timely submission of accurate and legally compliant specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
Liaise with cross-functional teams (NPD, Production, Site Technical) to ensure all required information is ready and approved prior to submitting customer specifications
Maintain a general understanding of site processes and procedures to ensure specifications and questionnaires are completed accurately
Ensure all specifications are legally compliant and adhere to customer policies and requirements
Keep up-to-date with current food labelling legislation, ensuring compliance with existing regulations and awareness of any upcoming changes
Respond to customer queries related to specifications and make necessary amendments
Review and update internal and external specifications in line with recipe, process, or customer policy amendments
Co-ordinate the approval of site artwork, ensuring the correct team members approve the relevant information promptly and completing the necessary paperwork
Ensure that all artwork and food labelling are legally compliant and meet customer requirements
Support the Technical team with customer visits and site audits as required
Assist the Technical team with traceability exercises to ensure full compliance
Complete customer questionnaires and horizon scanning activities
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Knowledge of specification writing for retailers in a food manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of legal labelling legislation and its application
Experience with a variety of retailers' own web-based systems (FMCG, chilled food)
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a high standard of literacy
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work efficiently under pressure
Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
Interested? Call Maria on 01782 712230 or email MariaP@kpir.co.uk for more information
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