Samworth Brothers
Specification Technologist
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Specification Technologist
As a Specification Technologist, you write and maintain product specifications to make sure all information is accurate, safe, legal, and ready for customers. You work closely with Technical, NPD, Process, and Procurement teams to gather the right data and ensure each product meets customer, legal, and company standards. Your work helps products launch on time and ensures labels and information are always correct.
Key Responsibilities
- Write, update, and maintain customer specifications across the relevant systems.
- Gather ingredient, packaging, and process information from internal teams and suppliers.
- Make sure raw material and packaging data is accurate before adding it to specifications.
- Check product labelling and artwork to ensure it meets customer and legal requirements.
- Support NPD handovers and collect the information needed to start new specifications.
- Ensure all documentation is audit-ready, well organized, and accurately stored.
- Liaise with customers and internal teams to resolve specification queries.
About You
We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience:
- Experience of working with specifications within the food industry.
- Strong understanding of food safety, allergens, HACCP, and customer standards.
- Confidence working with IT platforms, product data, and supplier documents.
- Excellent attention to detail and a structured, organized approach to work.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work with different teams are also essential.
- An openness to learning which you will have demonstrated through continuous development/learning new skills.
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What We Offer
We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.
- Company pension scheme
- Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical, and dental discounts
- Employee discount scheme
- Experience annual pay reviews
- Profit related pay
- Opportunity for extended leave
- Free on-site parking
- Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities
Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK’s best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, we’re proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son.
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With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do—from the food we make to the careers we build.
At Samworth Brothers, you’re more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.
Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.
Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.
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