Specifications Technologist - Urgent

Job description

Specification Technologist

Location: Hybrid – 2–3 days/week on-site in Burnley

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

Contract: 12–18 Month FTC

Start: Immediate / ASAP

We’re looking for a technically minded Specification Technologist to manage product specifications, supplier approvals, regulatory compliance, and product launches in a hands-on, hybrid role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, review, and maintain product specifications
• Ensure compliance with UK, EU, and US food safety, allergen, nutritional, and labelling regulations
• Manage specification-to-launch processes and resolve technical issues
• Act as technical contact for suppliers, customers, and internal teams
• Maintain documentation, raw material approvals, packaging, and Hamilton Grant recipe/spec systems
• Support shelf-life testing, QA, and audits including BRC

Requirements:

• Level 3 Food Hygiene or above
• Knowledge of food science, manufacturing, and packaging
• Attention to detail, strong numeracy and literacy
• Project management, IT, and analytical skills
• Experience with labelling, nutritional/allergen info, and regulatory compliance
• Confident communicator

Working Pattern:

• 2–3 days on-site, flexible hybrid options
• 4 long days/week or 4 standard days + early finish Friday (12pm)

⚡ Urgent hire – interviews next week

⚡ Immediate start, max 1 month notice

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Lancashire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English