Food Specification Technologist
- Pontefract, West Yorkshire
- £34,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Near Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Up to £34,000 per year
Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm
Permanent | On-siteAre you a detail-driven Specification Technologist with a passion for food safety and product compliance? We're working with a highly successful UK food manufacturer that supplies premium pre-prepared meat products to leading supermarkets, food service providers, and home meal kit companies. As their operation continues to expand, they're looking for a Food Specification Technologist to join their team.The Role:You’ll play a vital role in ensuring that all product data and specifications meet internal standards, customer expectations, and UK/EU legislative requirements. Working closely with the NPD, Technical, and Commercial teams, you’ll help drive accuracy, compliance, and launch readiness across all product lines.Key Responsibilities:Write and maintain product and customer specifications via major UK retailer portalsManage product launch timelines, artwork approvals, and label complianceLiaise with suppliers and account managers for spec reviews and updatesSupport NPD and technical teams with regulatory guidance and customer codesMaintain internal trackers, specification libraries, and technical documentationParticipate in internal audits and support external audit preparationReview and approve product artwork and on-site packaging against UK/EU regulationsAssist with export documentation and technical attestationsWhat You’ll Need:Level 3 HACCP / Food Safety and Internal Auditing certification (preferred)Previous experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing environmentBenefits:Company pensionDiscounted/free food & employee discountsOn-site parkingHealth & wellbeing programmeMonday to Friday schedule — no weekends!
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