Specifications Technologist

Senior Specifications Technologist
Hybrid 3 days in office
Bala -North Wales
GBP40,000 + Benefits

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a growing, innovative food manufacturer? The Talent Guardian is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and fast-growing food producer in their search for a Senior Specifications Technologist to join their expanding technical team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your expertise will directly impact the successful delivery of high-quality products to some of the UK s top retailers.

This hybrid position offers the flexibility to work up to three days per week on site and two days from home

About the Role
As Senior Specifications Technologist , you ll be responsible for the accurate and timely completion of finished product specifications for major UK retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury s, Co-op, Aldi, Morrisons, ASDA, Lidl, and others. You'll also support internal projects and systems, playing a key part in maintaining high technical standards across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Write and complete finished product specifications for both customer and own brand products.
• Manage retailer and customer portals including specification and artwork systems.
• Approve supplier specifications and manage supplier onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with retailer codes of practice and internal standards.
• Deliver accurate specifications to a right first time standard, meeting internal KPIs.
• Generate pack copy and legally compliant product names for own-label ranges.
• Review and approve artwork including content, design, cutter guides and CAD references.
• Liaise with retailers, third parties, artwork houses, and print suppliers throughout the artwork process.
• Support NPD with theoretical nutritional calculations and submission documentation.
• Cross-check factory paperwork, recipes, and specifications for consistency and accuracy.
• Conduct specification cross-checks across the team ahead of final submission.
• Review and approve Brandbank content prior to product launch.
• Participate in pre- and post-launch reviews to ensure successful rollout.
• Apply knowledge of Brexit-related codes and labelling requirements.
• Support raw material risk assessments and supplier approval where needed.
• Stay current with legislation, BRC and retailer audit requirements relevant to the role.
• Contribute to additional technical or NPD projects, including packaging matrix and recipe documentation reviews.
• Mentor and support junior specification writers as required.

About You
You re highly organised, self-driven, and detail-focused, with a proven ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. You communicate clearly and confidently with internal teams, retailers, and third parties. You re tech-savvy, experienced in Microsoft Office, and comfortable navigating customer specification systems.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Strong experience writing and managing product specifications for major UK retailers
• Deep understanding of retailer technical standards and customer expectations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with specification portals such as Hamilton Grant or equivalent
• Knowledge of food legislation, labelling, and artwork requirements
• Familiarity with NPD processes, nutritional calculations, and launch protocols
• A collaborative attitude with a passion for high-quality food manufacturing

Ready to bring your technical knowledge and product passion to a company where your work truly matters? Apply now!