Specifications Technologist

Specifications Technologist

Reports to: Specification and Change Manager

Location: Grimsby or Chessington site (hybrid)

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum DOE

Shift pattern: Monday – Friday

Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Accountabilities

Managing Finished Product Specifications (Retail, Brand and Foodservice)

• All specifications will be accurate, completed and activated by the day of store launch, including reviews within required timelines.
• Submission of specifications to be done in a timely manner and achieve any customer or internal NESI deadlines.
• Ensure specifications are active for any live products (SKUs). If products delist or off‑range, specifications need to be updated in a timely manner (within 4 weeks).
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams (NPD, buying and supply base) to ensure specifications are accurate and up to date.
• Maintain the Specifications & Artwork tracker, RACI tracker, and any other applicable trackers.
• Check artworks to ensure they are in line with pack copy and current food labelling legislation/regulations and coordinate artwork approvals with cross‑functional team when required.
• Ensure artwork compliance with customer requirements, containing the correct level of information and consistency across site and customer artworks.
• Assist in the Stage & Gate process where required (e.g., gate document reviews) / any admin.
• Assist in the HFSS data submission (on Product DNA/Syndigo) where required.
• Complete any external requirements that come through from the customers.

Experience

• Strong team‑working skills.
• Attention to detail and understanding of NESI processes and those of our customers.
• Pro‑active, problem‑solving attitude to resolve issues directly.
• Ability to escalate issues to head of technical as required.
• Experience of dealing with one or more of the major retailers from a technical point of view.
• Understanding food labelling requirements, product specifications and broad expertise in working with demanding retailers and their codes of practice.
• Superb customer service skills.
• Proven ability to influence and persuade both stakeholders across the business and retail customers.
• Excellent IT skills e.g. Microsoft.
• A science or technology‑based degree or equivalent degree or relevant experience.

Benefits

• Hybrid working – 2 days WFM
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Pension 5% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Life Insurance: 3 × annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount on products
• Unlimited Refreshments
• On‑site parking
• Referral Programme
• Sports & Social Fund

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