Specifications Technologist – Urgent

Company: D R Newitt Recruitment
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Location: Lancashire
Job Description:

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

We’re looking for a technically minded Specification Technologist to manage product specifications, supplier approvals, regulatory compliance, and product launches in a hands‑on, hybrid role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, review, and maintain product specifications
  • Ensure compliance with UK, EU, and US food safety, allergen, nutritional, and labelling regulations
  • Manage specification-to-launch processes and resolve technical issues
  • Act as technical contact for suppliers, customers, and internal teams
  • Maintain documentation, raw material approvals, packaging, and Hamilton Grant recipe/spec systems
  • Support shelf‑life testing, QA, and audits including BRC

Requirements

  • Level 3 Food Hygiene or above
  • Knowledge of food science, manufacturing, and packaging
  • Attention to detail, strong numeracy and literacy
  • Project management, IT, and analytical skills
  • Experience with labelling, nutritional/allergen info, and regulatory compliance

Working Pattern

  • 2–3 days on‑site, flexible hybrid options
  • 4 long days/week or 4 standard days + early finish Friday (12pm)

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Posted: June 1st, 2026