Specifications Technologist – FTC 6mths
Bedfordshire
£28,000 - £33,500
Excellent opportunity for an experienced Specifications Technologist to join a large successful food business which is growing.
My client is in urgent need of an experienced Specifications Technologist to join the business as they are growing at pace.
This is an initial 6-month fixed term contract which could very well go permanent for the right individual. This is a site-based role in Bedfordshire with some travel to additional sites nearby once a week so you must be able to drive and have a car.
The hours of work are Mon – Thurs 8.30am – 5.00pm & Fri 8.30am – 4.30pm
Reporting into the Technical Manager your responsibilities will include supplying/creating specifications and associated information to customers to facilitate trials and product launches. Responding to customer enquiries on topics including food safety, food scares, allergens legislation and regulations changes, raw material/supplier approvals managing risk assessments and ingredient declarations as well as managing food claims. Management, and maintenance, of the formulation database is a key part of this.
Must haves to apply:
* Experience of writing specifications
* Experience of working in a technical role within the food industry
* Able to work politely and constructively with customers and suppliers
* Experience of customer service
* Excellent working knowledge of excel and its functions
* Analytical
* Thorough
* Demonstrate initiative
* Excellent attention to detail
* Strong team player
Apply now or contact Nicole for more details.
REF. NCM51693