Our client:
* Our client is a market-leading bakery business, renowned for their high-quality bakery products that are available to grab on-the-go.
* Our client offers over 500+ premium frozen baked good products and prides themselves on innovation and high-quality products.
* Covering a maternity leave, this specification technologist role is ideal for an individual with experience gained from the UK food industry.
The role:
* Reporting into the Technical and Quality Manager, the Specification Technologist (10MTH FTC) will update and maintain detailed product specifications to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and company standards.
* The Specification Technologist (10MTH FTC) will ensure that all product specifications are supported by validated claims such as nutritional, health, allergen, etc.
* In the role, the Specification Technologist (10MTH FTC) will ensure that all labelling reflects specifications and complies with labeling regulations and legal requirements.
* Based on site, the Specification Technologist (10MTH FTC) will support internal and external audits ensuring product information and documentation are audit-ready and compliant.
Ideal candidate:
* Degree in food science, food technology, or a related field.
* Must have UK experience as a specification technologist gained from the UK food industry.
* Must have a strong knowledge of food composition, basic nutrition, and allergen management and awareness.
* Ideally HACCP level 2.
* The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and take a proactive approach to their work.
* Experience in audits and an up-to-date knowledge of EU and UK food legislation.
* Strong project management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines are key.
* Proven ability to manage data accurately and efficiently.
Benefits & details:
* £32,000 pro rata plus pension.
* Based on site in Birmingham with occasional travel.
Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 1/17267/7. Confidentiality assured.
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