Specification Technologist

Specifications TechnologistAnnual Salary: 34,000Location: LeedsJob Type: Full-timeJoin our Technical team as a Specifications Technologist, where you will play a crucial role in validating retailer specifications and ensuring compliance with the British Retail Consortium certification and customer requirements. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a detailed-oriented and regulatory environment, ensuring product specifications meet both company and regulatory standards.Day-to-day of the role:Develop and maintain accurate product specifications for major UK retailers, ensuring all information is precise for customer use and on-pack details.Utilise retailer portals and specification systems such as Oracle, Click PLM, Hamilton Grant, MandS FIND, and Traceone.Integrate raw material changes into finished goods specifications and collaborate closely with internal departments to interpret data and complete specifications in compliance with company standards.Approve packaging copy and artwork, ensuring legal accuracy and alignment with customer brand guidelines.Stay updated with UK and EU food legislation, allergen policies, and customer Codes of Practice.Serve as the first point of contact for technical specification queries, resolving issues efficiently and verifying ingredient, recipe, and nutritional data for accuracy and consistency.Work with the Senior technical team on supplier audits and associated documentation and systems.Collaborate with NPD, Technical, ..... full job details .....