Specification Technologist
Henderson Brown Recruitment
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 25 days
Fakenham, Norfolk NR21, England

£29,000 - £33,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The job title is Specification Technologist with a salary range of £29,000 - £33,000.
- The position is located in Fakenham and offers up to three days of work from home per week.
- The role involves managing specifications, ensuring timely pack copy generation, and conducting accuracy checks.
- Candidates are required to have experience within food manufacturing and be competent with customer or retailer specifications.
- Interested applicants can apply via the advert or contact Henderson Brown for more information.
Salary: 29,000 - 33,000
Location: Fakenham - Offering up to 3x days WFH per week
Reference: (phone number removed)
Our client is a leading food business who supply to a variety of the major retailers. As they continue to expand and grow their presence in the marketplace they are now seeking a driven and ambitious Specification Technologist to join their business.
* Manage Specifications: Oversee the generation and approval of Retailer Finished Product Specifications and own Brand
* Timely Pack Copy: Ensure timely and correct generation and approval of retailer and own Brand Pack copy documentation.
* Information: Collect all necessary information for artwork, including marketing titles, "new" flashes, barcodes, etc.
* Accuracy Checks: Review pack copy generated by other NPD team members to ensure accuracy.
* On-Pack Claims: Agree on titles, subtitles, and special "on-pack" claims.
* Quality Standards: Ensure pack copy meets quality standards, driving a right-first-time artwork process.
* Compliance: Ensure all specifications and supporting documents comply with BRCGS and customer standards.
* Supplier Approval: Complete and manage supplier approval questionnaires and other product technical inquiries
* Legal Translations: Liaise with translation service providers to ensure correct legal translations on packs and compliance with legal requirements for destination countries.
* Proofreading: Proofread and approve artwork for legal compliance and customer codes of practice.
About you:
* Experience within food manufacturing is required
* Competent with customer or retailer specifications
* Flexible to travel to other sites
If you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements please either apply via this advert or call Henderson Brown on (phone number removed) for more information.