MacGregor Black
Specification Technologist
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Do you have experience managing food specifications within a fast-paced manufacturing environment?
Are you confident working with food labelling legislation, artwork approval and customer requirements?
Can you manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy?
MacGregor Black are partnering with a well-established food manufacturing business to recruit a Specification Technologist to join their Technical team on a permanent, full-time basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced specifications professional to play a key role in supporting product launches, maintaining accurate product information and ensuring compliance across a varied customer portfolio.
Working closely with Technical, NPD, Packaging and Customer teams, you will be responsible for managing product specifications and artwork, ensuring they meet customer, retailer and legislative requirements.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain finished product specifications.
- Review and approve packaging artwork.
- Ensure product information meets legislative and customer requirements.
- Support NPD and product launch projects.
- Liaise with Technical, NPD, Operations and Customer teams.
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in a Specifications or Technical role within food manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of food labelling legislation.
- Experience with artwork approval and customer requirements.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Relevant food-related qualification or equivalent experience.
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Desirable:
- Degree/HND in Food Science, Food Technology or a related subject.
- Food labelling qualification.
What’s on Offer?
- £38,000 salary
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Opportunity to join a well-established food manufacturing business.
- Varied and engaging technical role.
- Exposure to product launches, NPD and customer requirements.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and progression.
For more information, please contact Courtney Cummings.
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