Job Title: Specifications & Technical Services Partner Location: Peterborough Industry: Food Manufacturing Salary: £39k - £40k Working Pattern: Day Shift (weekends off) Benefits: Holiday (25 Days plus Bank Holidays) UK Healthcare GP24 Company Pension Scheme Life Assurance On-site Parking Employee Assistance Programme Key Specifications & Technical Services Partner Responsibilities: Manage and maintain supplier approval systems for existing and new suppliers, ensuring compliance with group standards and supporting consistent adherence across the wider business. Review technical updates, regulatory changes and horizon-scanning information, assessing their potential impact on the Peterborough site and escalating risks where necessary. Support the management of raw material and packaging supplier complaints, driving corrective actions, reducing repeat issues and ensuring specifications remain accurate and fit for purpose. Manage the approval of external specifications and technical documentation, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, site HACCP plans and relevant food safety and legislative standards. Identify and escalate potential technical, quality, food safety or regulatory risks. Prepare and provide accurate technical information to internal and external customers within agreed deadlines, including sample submission forms, product specifications, QAS documentation and product launch information. Take ownership of product set-up within the ERP system, ensuring all product information is technically accurate and fully aligned with approved specifications before and after launch. Review and approve product packaging artwork, ensuring compliance with customer technical and labelling policies, current legislation and regulatory requirements. Maintain accurate technical records, documentation and filing systems, ensuring full traceability and compliance with BRCGS and customer standards, with all records maintained in an audit-ready condition. Maintain accurate and up-to-date P2D information. Independently carry out product traceability exercises and respond to customer technical requests accurately and efficiently, with minimal supervision. Provide general technical and administrative support to the Site Technical Department, including additional duties as required. Required Specifications & Technical Services Partner Experience & Skills Essential Experience & Skills: Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate technical records and documentation. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, along with experience using databases or ERP systems. Ability to manage multiple priorities, organise daily workloads and consistently meet deadlines. Confident working independently, while also contributing effectively as part of a wider team. Proactive approach to problem-solving, with a strong continuous improvement mindset. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Desirable Experience & Skills: Experience managing supplier approvals, raw material specifications and packaging specifications. Knowledge of customer technical standards, product specifications and packaging compliance. Experience managing customer and supplier complaints, including investigations, corrective actions and trend analysis. Experience reviewing packaging artwork, ingredient declarations, allergen information and nutritional labelling.
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Specifications Technologist in Cambridge employer: Dunraven Recruitment Limited
As a leading employer in the food manufacturing industry, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic work culture in Peterborough. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our comprehensive career development programmes, competitive benefits including healthcare and generous holiday allowances, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your future.
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