Specification Technologist

Job Description:

Overview

Our client, a well-established and fast-growing food and consumer products business, is seeking a Specification Technologist to join their Technical team at their Nuneaton site.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-driven technical professional to play a key role in ensuring product specifications are accurate, compliant, and maintained to the highest industry standards. The position sits within a collaborative technical function and works closely with NPD, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and maintain raw material and finished product specifications across internal and customer systems.

• Ensure all specifications comply with current UK/EU legislation, including allergen, nutritional, and labelling requirements.

• Obtain and validate supplier technical documentation, including allergen declarations and compositional data.

• Support product launches by verifying technical information prior to submission and approval.

• Review and approve packaging artwork to ensure legal and technical accuracy.

• Maintain and update specification databases following reformulations or supplier changes.

• Conduct gap analysis and risk assessments related to specification data.

• Provide technical documentation to support internal and external audits.

• Monitor regulatory updates and implement necessary specification changes.

Candidate

• Experience in a Specification Technologist or Technical role within food, supplements, or FMCG manufacturing.

• Strong understanding of UK food labelling legislation and allergen management.

• Experience using retailer specification portals or specification management systems.

• Highly detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.

• Comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or related discipline (desirable but not essential depending on experience).

Next Steps

If you are an experienced Specification Technologist seeking a new opportunity in the Nuneaton area, please apply with your updated CV, or contact the details below.