Specification Technologist

Job Title: Specification Technologist
Reports To: Technical Manager
Salary: £35k
Location: North London
Overview:
This role is responsible for creating, reviewing, and maintaining accurate product specifications, ensuring compliance with customer standards, food safety regulations, and internal requirements. The Specification Technologist works closely with cross-functional teams and plays a key part in supporting technical integrity across the business.
Main Responsibilities:
* Create, update, and maintain product specifications to ensure compliance with customer standards and relevant legislation.
* Review and approve specifications for all raw materials.
* Prepare provisional specifications for new product proposals, providing sufficient detail for customer consideration.
* Complete finished product specifications in various formats, including retailer-specific and web-based platforms.
* Collaborate with teams across Technical, New Product Development (NPD), and Production to ensure specifications are aligned with expectations.
* Manage and update retailer and customer specification portals to maintain accurate, current information.
* Ensure product and labelling compliance with legal standards, customer guidelines, and BRCGS requirements.
* Support customer queries related to specifications, ingredients, and technical data.
* Liaise with suppliers to confirm raw material information is accurate and aligns w...