Back to searchSpecification Technologist- 12 month FTC
Russell Taylor Group Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Manchester, Greater Manchester M24WU, England
£35,000 - £42,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The role of Specification Technologist is a 12-month fixed-term contract that is fully remote.
- The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including 25 days of holiday, additional leave options, and a payroll charity giving scheme.
- Candidates must have previous experience in food manufacturing or retail, with a strong understanding of labeling requirements and retailer policies.
- Responsibilities include checking and approving specifications, interpreting legal guidelines, and advising retailers on best practices for food product information.
- The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Location: -Fully remote
Salary & Benefits: -Competitive salary, completely remote role with no requirements to travel, 25 days holiday plus bank holiday, additional annual leave with length of service, option to buy additional annual leave, charity days and time off to support your favourite charity, payroll charity giving scheme and cycle to work scheme.
Russell Taylor Group have multiple Specification Technologist roles available which are fully remote, our client is ideally looking for a start date of April 1st 2025.
For this role you must have previous experience and an understanding of labelling requirements and retailer policies. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that food product data complies with UK regulations and supports retailers' customer needs.
Responsibilities
Check and approve specifications and artwork for UK retailers.
Interpret and apply legal guidelines for clients
Offer clear and concise solutions to product information and labelling.
Work to policies and guidelines.
Explain decisions to clients and Advise retailers on best practices for presenting food product information to meet UK food labelling regulations and standards.
Monitor industry changes, ensuring all food product information meets evolving legal and consumer expectations.
The Person
Previous experience working for a food manufacturer or retailer.
Previous experience of spec/pack copy review
Experience of artwork review, formulation review and regulatory aspects of the job within the food or supplement industry.
Experience of working to artwork systems and packages.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with large sets of data
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
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