At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage product specifications and ensure food safety compliance in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a growing independent food importer with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, hybrid working, and excellent benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive technical team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on food safety and quality while collaborating with suppliers and customers.
- Qualifications: Experience in food technology or specifications management is essential.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 39000 £ per year.
Are you a Food Technologist or Specifications Technologist looking to join a growing and well-established food business? Our client is a successful independent food importer supplying wholesale, catering, and retail customers across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Food Technologist / Specifications Technologist to join their technical team in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically focused food professional who enjoys specification management, supplier compliance, and maintaining high food safety standards while working closely with customers and suppliers.
The Role
Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will play a key role in supporting technical and quality activities across the business. Approximately 70-80% of your time will be focused on product specifications, reviews, and approvals.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and maintaining product specifications and technical documentation
- Supporting the Quality Management System (QMS)
- Managing supplier approval processes and documentation
- Conducting artwork and label compliance checks
- Organising product testing and analysis
- Supporting food safety assessments and compliance activities
- Assisting with internal, customer, retailer, and BRC audits
- Building strong relationships with customers and suppliers
Specification Technologist in Devon employer: Manucomm Recruitment Ltd
Join a thriving independent food importer in Exeter, where your expertise as a Specification Technologist will be valued and nurtured. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, a supportive work culture, and hybrid working options, this company offers an excellent benefits package alongside competitive salaries. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on food safety standards while collaborating with a dedicated team in a dynamic environment.
