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Specifications Technologist

Asthon A/S

Headcorn

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Specifications Technologist to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the accurate completion of product specifications and provide essential technical support to customers. Your expertise in the food industry, particularly in supplier assurance and commodity accreditations, will be invaluable. This position offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary and benefits, including free on-site parking and a company pension. Join a forward-thinking company that values your contribution to maintaining high standards in food safety and compliance.

Benefits

Free on-site parking
Company pension

Qualifications

  • Experience in food industry and completing product specifications is essential.
  • Training in VACCP and TACCP is required.

Responsibilities

  • Complete and review B2B customer product specifications accurately.
  • Monitor vendor performance and industry risks related to raw materials.

Skills

Food Industry Experience
Technical Documentation
Vendor Performance Monitoring
Understanding of Commodity Accreditations
VACCP Training
TACCP Training

Job description

Recruit4Staff are proud to be representing their client, a poultry feed manufacturer and supplier, in their search for a Specifications Technologist to be based at their site in Smarden.

What our client is offering for the successful Specifications Technologist:

  • Starting salary of up £35,000 per annum
  • Monday to Friday, Day shift
  • Permanent contract
  • Free on-site parking
  • Company pension

The Role - Specifications Technologist

  • Accurate completion/review of B2B customer finished product specifications in the required formats and within agreed timescales.
  • Provide additional technical information to customers in relation to finished product specification queries.
  • Assist with monitoring vendor performance as required.
  • Assist with tracking and investigating the latest food industry risks and alerts relevant to raw materials with suppliers.
  • Work with the Technical Manager to implement raw material testing requirements.
  • Maintain material specifications and supporting technical documentation.

What We Are Looking For In a Specifications Technologist

  • Previous food industry experience including previous or similar experience in completing finished product specifications and a background in supplier assurance - ESSENTIAL
  • Understanding of commodity accreditations (e.g. Organic etc.)
  • Familiarity with customer codes of practice specific to sourcing of raw materials.
  • VACCP and TACCP training - ESSENTIAL

Key skills or similar Job titles: Specifications Technologist, Specification Officer, Food Technologist, Technical Specifications Coordinator, Food Safety & Compliance Technologist, Technical Documentation Specialist, Packaging Technologist.

Commutable From: Ashford, Kennington, Kingsnorth, Woodchurch, Marden, Paddock Wood, Maidstone.

For further information about this and other positions please apply now.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham) who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.

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