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Technologist

Reed
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Clevedon, Somerset BS21 6TF, England

Salary

£36,000 - £43,200 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Specifications Technologist position is based in North Somerset and is a full-time, site-based role.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, with specific details available upon application.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in a similar role, particularly in creating product specifications, and a background in food manufacturing is preferred.
  • An HND or Degree in Food Science is preferred, along with exceptional organizational and communication skills.
  • The role involves managing the site specifications system and ensuring compliance with legal and customer technical standards.
Specifications Technologist
  • Location: North Somerset, 
  • Job Type: Full-time, Site-based
  • Salary: Competitive, details available on application

Reed Food & FMCG have been briefed to recruit for a Specifications Technologist to join a Food Manufacturing business. This role is ideal for a highly motivated and energetic individual with a background in food manufacturing. You will be instrumental in managing and improving the site specifications system, ensuring compliance and supporting our technical standards.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Manage and continuously improve the site specifications system, encompassing everything from raw material and supplier assessment to finished products and customer enquiries.
  • Ensure legal and customer technical compliance.
  • Input and manage data on customer web portals and maintain accurate company database records.
  • Assess food safety of raw materials and products to ensure they are safe and legally compliant.
  • Conduct supplier and raw material integrity assessments, including ethical and sustainability evaluations.
  • Coordinate and prioritise personal workload effectively.
  • Assist with raw material and supplier approval processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • HND or Degree in Food Science preferred.
  • Previous experience in a similar role, creating product specifications.
  • Familiarity with retailer standards is beneficial.
  • Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work well within a team and under pressure.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary.
  • Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme.
  • WPA Healthcare NHS Top-up Scheme effective post-probation.
  • Employee Benefits Scheme offering discounts with major retailers and an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service and including Christmas shutdown.

If you are interested in this role, please apply ASAP with your up-to-date CV to be considered for an immediate interview.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.