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Specifications Technologist
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Specifications Technologist
Specifications Technologist
Location: Glasgow & Surrounding Areas Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Overview
An established ambient food manufacturer supplying major UK retailers is seeking a Specifications Technologist to join its Technical team. This role is critical in ensuring all product specifications, artwork, labelling, and compliance documentation are accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with customer, legal, and retailer requirements.
You’ll work closely with NPD, Technical, Quality, Procurement, and Operations teams to support product launches, manage specification systems, and maintain the integrity of product information across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced FMCG environment and enjoys owning the detail behind safe, compliant, retailer-ready products.
Key Responsibilities
Specification Management
- Create, update, and maintain finished product, raw material, and packaging specifications across retailer portals and internal systems
- Ensure all specifications meet customer, legal, and industry standards (including retailer codes of practice)
- Manage version control and ensure documentation is accurate, consistent, and audit-ready
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Retailer & Customer Compliance
- Complete retailer technical documentation, including:
- Product specs
- QAS (Quality Assurance Sheets)
- Nutritional data
- Allergen information
- Labelling requirements
- Liaise with retail technical teams to resolve queries and ensure timely approval of specifications
Artwork & Labelling
- Review and approve artwork for packaging, ensuring accuracy of:
- Ingredients
- Allergens
- Nutrition
- Claims
- Legal declarations
- Work with design agencies and internal teams to ensure artwork aligns with product specifications and regulatory requirements
Product Launch Support
- Support NPD and Technical teams with specification creation for:
- New products
- Reformulations
- Packaging changes
- Ensure all technical documentation is completed ahead of launch deadlines
Technical Governance & Data Integrity
- Maintain accurate product data, including:
- Nutritional values
- Allergen information
- Raw material information
- Supplier documentation
- Work with suppliers to obtain and validate:
- Technical information
- Certificates
- Compliance documents
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with:
- NPD
- Quality
- Operations
- Procurement
- Commercial teams
- Provide technical support during:
- Product trials
- Artwork reviews
- Customer submissions
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Audit & Quality Support
- Support internal and external audits by ensuring specifications and technical documentation are complete and compliant
- Assist with:
- Technical investigations
- Product queries
- Corrective actions (where specification accuracy is involved)
Key Skills & Experience
Experience:
- Experience in a Specifications Technologist or Technical Administrator role within FMCG (ideally ambient food)
- Strong understanding of retailer specifiation systems (e.g., Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Co-op)
Knowledge & Compliance:
- Excellent knowledge of:
- Food labelling regulations
- Allergens
- Nutrition
- Legal requirements
Skills:
- High attention to detail with strong organisational and data-management skills
- Ability to work across multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
- Strong communication skills and confidence working with:
- Suppliers
- Internal teams
- Retailer technical contacts
Mindset:
- Proactive, solutions-focus role
- Commitment to accuracy and compliance
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