We are looking for two experienced technologists to join us at Virani – Senior Specifications Technologist and a Specifications Technologist
Senior specifications technologist – permanent. Hybrid working by agreement.
You are an experienced technologist with experience in product specifications in the food industry, including exposure to different specifications/data systems and customer portals. You will be able to assist in developing more effective and efficient technical information processes in order to meet company and customer requirements
Responsibilities include:
* Prioritise, allocate and complete queries in the technical inbox, working to meet agreed deadlines
* Accurately prepare, manage, and maintain product specifications, including upload into customer portals
* Ensure all technical documentation meets both company and regulatory standards
* Stay up-to-date with UK food regulations, ensuring compliance across the board
* Effectively communicate technical information to both internal and external stakeholders
* Lead a small team of specification technologists
Person Preference:
* Proven experience in writing and managing specifications in the food manufacturing industry is essential
* Herb/spice/ingredient experience useful
* Strong knowledge of UK food laws, labelling, and regulatory requirements
* Attention to detail with the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
* Excellent communication skills for liaising with both internal and external stakeholder
Qualifications
Degree in a scientific subject preferable
Experience
5 years plus preferable, working with specifications in the food industry
Specifications technologist – permanent. Hybrid working by agreement
You are a specifications technologist with experience in the food industry, including exposure to different specifications/data systems.
Responsibilities include:
* Complete queries in the technical inbox working to agreed deadlines
* Accurately prepare, manage, and maintain specifications, including use of customer portals
* Ensure all technical documentation meets both company and regulatory standards
* Stay up-to-date with UK food regulations, ensuring compliance across the board
* Effectively communicate technical information to both internal and external stakeholders
Person Preference:
* Experience in writing and managing specifications in the food manufacturing industry is useful
* Herb/spice/ingredient experience useful
* Knowledge of UK food laws, labelling, and regulatory requirements is useful
* Attention to detail with the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
* Excellent communication skills for liaising with both internal and external stakeholder
Qualifications
Degree in a scientific subject preferable
Experience
Previous experience of specification work in the food industry
Herb/spice/ingredient industry useful
Both roles have the following requirements:
Skills
Excellent attention to detail
Fast paced working
Systematic
Good IT skills e.g. excel
Other requirements
Right to work in UK