Avara Foods
Specification Technologist
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About The Role
Who are we, and what do we do?
You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.
We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door - meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.
Purpose Of The Role
To create specifications for a range of customers, reviewing and approving artwork thoroughly which requires an eye for detail ensuring deadlines are met with consistent accuracy. Working within a team, building relationships across customer and colleague base.
The role is predominantly office based, but you will be required to enter the factory environment so at times you will be exposed to a refrigerated, noisy environment and you will be working Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00
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Travel across Midlands sites will be required (Dudley/Telford/Wednesbury)
Your Key Responsibilities As a Specification Technologist Will Include
- Complete finished product specifications and approve artwork in accordance with critical paths to facilitate successful product launches.
- Work alongside Ingredients and Packaging Specifications Technologist to approve raw material and packaging specifications.
- Work closely with NPD to integrate with NPD launch process to ensure successful product launches.
- Internal liaison and support for Site Technical and external liaison for retail customers.
What We Are Looking For
- Food related Further Education qualification
- Experience of writing food specifications with knowledge of major retailers' online specification systems and critical paths.
- Experience of retailer artwork approval systems and in-depth knowledge of the Food Information for Consumers Regulation.
- Excellent attention to detail whilst being able to organise workload to achieve key deadlines.
- Self-motivated
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels
- Full Driving License
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Desirable
- Food related HND/Degree
- Food labelling qualification
What’s in it for you?
As a Specification Technologist you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.
Benefits
We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following:
- Competitive Salary
- 31 Days Holiday
- 5% Pension
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Various lifestyle benefits, including wellbeing resources
If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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