Specifications Technologist

Maplewood Karate; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Based in Carlton, Barnsley and hybrid working after training period (2 days working from home per week).

Permanent

Working as part of a fantastic team reporting into a Senior Specification Technologist, this role is varied and is required to write and maintain finished product specifications for products supplied and produced by and on behalf of Premier Foods.

You will collate, validate, and accurately input data into Retailer and Premier Foods specification databases. You'll also be responsible for generating pack copy data and reviewing artwork to ensure that the pack information is accurate. Ensuring provision of data is conducted in a timely manner and to the correct "Gold" standard and ongoing maintenance of specifications and data as required to ensure all information is correct and up to date.

What we need from you....?

• If you are a Junior - qualifications as required but no/little food industry/spec writing experience.
• If you are an Experienced Technologist - current experience within Food Industry and/or 2+ years specification writing experience.
• Food or Science Based Degree/HND.
• IT Competent. Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple fast-paced tasks/projects whilst delivering results against tight deadlines.
• Ability to transfer data accurately with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work without supervision and on own initiative, self-motivated/driven.
• Organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to align with the company Leadership Values.

What we offer you in return...?

• Competitive salary.
• Up to 7.5% pension.
• Life assurance.
• Wide range of online and in-house training.
• Access to an employee discount scheme, with access to hundreds of nationwide retailers.

Ready to apply...?

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.

A Great British Food Company

Premier Foods is one of Britain's biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you'll find them in 90% of British households.

At Premier Foods, we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.