Jobs, fresher vacancy - Specifications Technologist • Staffordshire

Company: KPI Recruiting Ltd

Staffordshire

Specifications TechnologistLocation:Newcastle - Under -Lyme Salary: £32,000 per annumWorking 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 specificationsMaintain a general understanding of site processes and procedures to ensure specifications and questionnaires are completed accuratelyEnsure all specifications are legally compliant and adhere to customer policies and requirementsKeep up-to-date with current food labelling legislation, ensuring compliance with existing regulations and awareness of any upcoming changesRespond to customer queries related to specifications and make necessary amendmentsReview and update internal and external specifications in line with recipe, process, or customer policy amendmentsCo-ordinate the approval of site artwork, ensuring the correct team members approve the relevant information promptly and completing the necessary paperworkEnsure that all artwork and food labelling are legally compliant and meet customer requirementsSupport the Technical team with customer visits and site audits as requiredAssist the Technical team with traceability exercises to ensure full complianceComplete customer questionnaires and horizon scanning activities Required Qualifications & Skills: Knowledge of specification writing for retailers in a food manufacturing environmentStrong understanding of legal labelling legislation and its applicationExperience with a variety of retailers' own web-based systems (FMCG, chilled food)Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a high standard of literacyAbility to manage multiple priorities and work efficiently under pressureStrong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work Interested? Call Maria on or email for more informationINDCOM