Protea Recruitment Ltd Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Base pay range
$26,000.00/yr - $33,000.00/yr
Job Title:
Specifications Technologist
Location:
Glasgow
Shift:
Monday to Friday with Hybrid Option Available
Protea Recruitment is working with a large ambient food manufacturer based in the Glasgow area to find a Specifications Technologist to join their Technical team. This role involves managing product specifications, supporting factory trials, ensuring compliance with customer and legal requirements, and maintaining technical documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure that all required internal and external documentation is completed to specification, with traceability of any changes to recipes or processes
* Support factory trials for both customer and internal projects, ensuring documentation is completed and actions are followed up
* Establish and document appropriate testing methods and parameters for product components and finished products
* Review artwork and packaging against agreed pack copy, legal and company requirements, reporting and addressing any discrepancies
* Maintain and update customer portals, responding to alerts and escalating concerns to management when necessary
* Oversee raw material and packaging specifications approval and support supplier audits as required
* Work closely with NPD, Technical, and Production teams to ensure product specifications align with factory capabilities
* Adhere to the company’s HACCP system, identifying any issues with compliance and reporting them to management
What We’re Looking For:
* Experience in a food manufacturing technical or specifications role (open to a range of experience levels)
* Degree in Food Science, Technology, Nutrition (or relevant experience)
* Strong knowledge of specifications, food legislation, allergens & labelling
* Understanding of HACCP systems and compliance requirements
* Excellent organisation and communication skills
Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK – sponsorship is not available.
If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Manufacturing and Production
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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