Specifications Technologist

Specifications Technologist – Fixed Term Contract (6 Months) 📍 Location: London 🕘 Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm 💻 Remote-based with on-site flexibility required (including one week for training & occasional team days) 💰 Salary: Competitive Join a team where quality and innovation matter. We’re looking for a Specifications Technologist to join a fast-paced, food manufacturing environment in London. You’ll be part of a dedicated Technical team ensuring that food specifications are completed accurately, on time, and to the highest standards. This is a 6-month fixed-term opportunity ideal for someone experienced in food specifications—or a recent Food Science graduate looking to build a career in technical compliance and nutrition. Your Responsibilities: * Create and manage finished product specifications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with customer and business requirements. * Conduct detailed checks of product artwork to ensure it aligns with agreed specifications and deadlines. * Maintain online retailer systems, keeping all product and site details accurate and current. * Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external customers, supporting audits and visits in your area of expertise. * Participate in internal audits as part of the audit team. * Support technical systems with complaint data, KPI reporting, and analytical data input. * Administer projects to ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems. * Complete nutritional verification tasks and other technical administrative duties as required. About You: * Previous experience in a specifications or technical role within food manufacturing is ideal. * Comfortable using online specification systems and confident reviewing technical documents. * A Food Science degree (or similar) is beneficial—especially if you’re passionate about nutrition and compliance. * Highly organised with strong IT and problem-solving skills. * Excellent verbal and written communication. * Able to juggle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment. What’s in it for you? * 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays * Stakeholder pension scheme * Access to a flexible benefits platform * Life assurance * Staff discount schemes & employee rewards * Personal accident insurance * Free independent mortgage advice * Salary sacrifice car lease scheme * Employee Assistance Programme * Free health checks * Discounted tutoring and learning support If you're ready to take the next step in your technical career and contribute to a leading chilled food manufacturing site, we’d love to hear from you