Specifications Technologist (FTC)

Company: Greencore
Apply for the Specifications Technologist (FTC)
Location: Northampton
Job Description:

What you’ll be doing

As Specifications Technologist (6 month FTC) you will ensure that all customer specifications, pack copies and artwork are accurately set up and key customer documentation is produced in line with critical path timescales and launch deadlines.

  • Set up approval for external specifications and relevant technical information in accordance with customer requirements
  • Review copy artwork, in line with updated customer technical and labelling policies, and include all regulatory changes that will impact on the accuracy of the pack information and labelling
  • Document procedures to ensure that internal and customer compliance is met, and the relevant process development practices are adopted
  • Reviewing raw material specification content to develop “gold standard” specifications for each raw material to improve compliance
  • Validation of specifications and processes to identify synergies and scope for consolidation through a continuous improvement process
  • Operate in compliance with Health Safety and Environment policy to ensure that the working environment remains safe for all colleagues

What we’re looking for

  • Desired: educated to HND level or equivalent professional qualification
  • Holds a level 2 food hygiene and a level 2 health and safety certification
  • Experience working with computers and experienced in using web-based customer specification systems
  • Knowledge and experience of writing specifications for retailers in food manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of legal labelling legislation and application
  • Knowledge and experience of variety of retailer own web-based systems

What you’ll get in return

  • Hybrid working available
  • Competitive salary and job related benefits
  • Holidays
  • Competitive matched pension contributions
  • Life insurance up to 4x salary
  • Company shares save scheme
  • Greencore Qualifications
  • Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
  • Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
  • Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies

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Posted: June 4th, 2026