Specification Technologist
£28,000 to £32,000
Monday to Friday - 40 hours
Office Based with occasional travel to Southall - UB2
Please not this is a Fixed-Term contract to cover Maternity Leave until the end of December 2025. At present we are not able to confirm if this will be made permenant or extended.
Role:
* Update and maintain detailed product specifications to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and internal standards.
* Ensure all product specifications are supported by validated claims such as nutritional, health, provenance, allergen claims, RSPO, etc.
* Manage internal specification databases to ensure all information is accurate, current, and accessible to relevant stakeholders.
* Validate product labels to ensure they accurately reflect specifications and comply with labelling regulations and legal requirements, working alongside the warehouse team to ensure proper implementation and adherence.
* Ensure all product information complies with current food safety standards, labelling regulations, and legal requirements.
* Monitor food safety alerts, conduct horizon scanning, and take necessary corrective actions.
* Stay informed on changes in food legislation and proactively adjust specifications and processes to maintain compliance.
* Support internal and external audits by ensuring product information and documentation are audit-ready and compliant.
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