Specification Technologist

The Oval Partnership is recruiting a Specifications Technolgist to join an established food manufacturing business in the South Wales area. This is an office-based role, 2 days WFH following a successful probation period. Working closely with a Senior Specifications Technologist, you will be a vital link between Technical, NPD, and Commercial teams, ensuring that all product specifications, ingredient declarations, and pack artwork are accurate, compliant, and delivered right the first time. Key Responsibilities Specification Management: Create, review, and maintain accurate product specifications on various retailer systems and portals to meet critical launch paths. Artwork and Labelling Compliance: Generate ingredient declarations and ensure pack artwork complies with current food labelling guidelines, legal regulations, and brand standards. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with NPD and Technical teams to ensure testing samples (nutritional, cooking, shelf-life) are dispatched for verification to achieve File to Print (FTP) deadlines. Audit and Customer Support: Assist with internal and external BRCGS food safety audits, manage customer technical queries directly, and present specifications during site visits. Data Integrity: Review and update specifications whenever recipe, supplier, ingredient, or process changes occur. What We Are Looking For Experience: At least 2 years experience in food manufacturing within a technical / NPD admin or specifications ..... full job details .....