Food Specification Technologist

Our Client is an independent organic and vegan food company, a brand owner and importer of a wide range of specialty foods, distributed to the health food trade and supermarkets around the UK. Based in West London, this is an exciting opportunity to join a respected and sought‐after company.

The Specification Technologist will have a minimum of 3–5 years of knowledge and experience working with the technical team dealing with the following:

Responsibilities

Responding to internal and external enquiries for technical information, completing customer questionnaires, specifications, new line forms and other technical documentation.

Undertaking communication with the suppliers and managing suppliers technical documentation to ensure accuracy and continuous compliance with the relevant regulations, agreed specifications and company standards.

Maintaining product database, ERP system, product specifications and related records with up‐to‐date and accurate information.

Assisting with customer queries and complaints, and investigating them with the suppliers.

Working closely with the Product Development team, providing technical input to ensure full compliance of the final product and product label sign off.

Maintaining third‐party standards compliance (Organic, Demeter, Vegan, Kosher, packaging waste and recyclability reporting obligations).

QualificationsIt is essential that the successful candidate has experience working in a Specification Technologist or similar position within the food industry, managing complex technical documentation. Must also have working knowledge of EU/UK food regulations, including HACCP, labelling and allergen legislation. Good data skills and the ability to prioritise and timely complete varied workload are required. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is important, as is being a team player with excellent communication skills. This is a very good opportunity with great benefits.

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