Specification Technologist

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd.
Leeds

Specifications Technologist
  • Annual Salary: £34,000
  • Location: Leeds
  • Job Type: Full-time

Join our Technical team as a Specifications Technologist, where you will play a crucial role in validating retailer specifications and ensuring compliance with the British Retail Consortium certification and customer requirements. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a detailed-oriented and regulatory environment, ensuring product specifications meet both company and regulatory standards.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Develop and maintain accurate product specifications for major UK retailers, ensuring all information is precise for customer use and on-pack details.
  • Utilise retailer portals and specification systems such as Oracle, Click PLM, Hamilton Grant, M&S FIND, and Traceone.
  • Integrate raw material changes into finished goods specifications and collaborate closely with internal departments to interpret data and complete specifications in compliance with company standards.
  • Approve packaging copy and artwork, ensuring legal accuracy and alignment with customer brand guidelines.
  • Stay updated with UK and EU food legislation, allergen policies, and customer Codes of Practice.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for technical specification queries, resolving issues efficiently and verifying ingredient, recipe, and nutritional data for accuracy and consistency.
  • Work with the Senior technical team on supplier audits and associated documentation and systems.
  • Collaborate with NPD, Technical, Commercial, and Raw Material teams to meet critical paths and contribute to continuous improvement across data entry, compliance, and specification procedure development.
  • Engage in self-development activities and company-organised training to continuously develop skills and knowledge.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Experience in developing and maintaining product specifications, preferably within the food industry.
  • Familiarity with specification systems such as Oracle, Click PLM, Hamilton Grant, M&S FIND, and Traceone.
  • Strong understanding of UK and EU food legislation, allergen policies, and customer Codes of Practice.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with various internal teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently, meet deadlines, and maintain meticulous attention to detail.
  • Proactive in personal development and skilled in using various data management systems.

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Engaging and supportive work environment.
Posted 2026-05-01

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