Specification Technologist
CV-LibrarySomersetpermanentPosted: 28 September 2026
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I'm working with a growing food manufacturing business, supplying customers across the UK and Europe.
As a Specification Technologist, you’ll join the Technical & Regulatory team, managing customer specifications and technical documentation while working closely with customers, suppliers and internal Technical, Quality and Regulatory teams.
This is a customer-facing role suited to someone with previous food manufacturing technical experience, excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
Key Responsibilities
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Create, maintain and manage customer specifications and technical documentation.
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Ensure documentation meets customer, legal and technical requirements.
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Maintain accurate product information across customer portals.
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Respond to customer technical queries professionally and promptly.
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Review recipes, raw materials and supplier information for compliance.
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Support supplier approval, audits and technical compliance activities.
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Work closely with internal teams and customers to meet technical requirements.
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Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
About You
You’ll ideally have:
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Previous experience in a Specification Technologist, Technical Specifications or similar role within food manufacturing.
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Experience managing product/customer specifications.
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Good knowledge of food industry technical requirements.
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Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail.
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
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The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Relevant food industry technical training.
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Full right to work in the UK.
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Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
Desirable: HND/Degree in Food Science or a related subject, retailer/customer standards experience, customer technical portal experience, and knowledge of food safety, supplier approval and audit processes.
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary
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Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week
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Pension and healthcare benefits
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Life assurance
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Employee discounts and Employee Assistance Programme
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Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
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Excellent development opportunities within a growing business
Apply
If you have experience in food specifications, technical compliance or a similar technical role within food manufacturing, I would love to hear from you
I'm working with a growing food manufacturing business, supplying customers across the UK and Europe.
As a Specification Technologist, you’ll join the Technical & Regulatory team, managing customer specifications and technical documentation while working closely with customers, suppliers and internal Technical, Quality and Regulatory teams.
This is a customer-facing role suited to someone with previous food manufacturing technical experience, excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
Key Responsibilities
*
Create, maintain and manage customer specifications and technical documentation.
*
Ensure documentation meets customer, legal and technical requirements.
*
Maintain accurate product information across customer portals.
*
Respond to customer technical queries professionally and promptly.
*
Review recipes, raw materials and supplier information for compliance.
*
Support supplier approval, audits and technical compliance activities.
*
Work closely with internal teams and customers to meet technical requirements.
*
Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
About You
You’ll ideally have:
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Previous experience in a Specification Technologist, Technical Specifications or similar role within food manufacturing.
*
Experience managing product/customer specifications.
*
Good knowledge of food industry technical requirements.
*
Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail.
*
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
*
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
*
Relevant food industry technical training.
*
Full right to work in the UK.
*
Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
Desirable: HND/Degree in Food Science or a related subject, retailer/customer standards experience, customer technical portal experience, and knowledge of food safety, supplier approval and audit processes.
What’s on Offer
*
Competitive salary
*
Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week
*
Pension and healthcare benefits
*
Life assurance
*
Employee discounts and Employee Assistance Programme
*
Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
*
Excellent development opportunities within a growing business
Apply
If you have experience in food specifications, technical compliance or a similar technical role within food manufacturing, I would love to hear from you