Technologist

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in ensuring product quality, compliance, and excellence in FMCG?

Advocate Group is proud to represent a leading FMCG brand in their search for a Specification Technologist to join their Technical Team.

The Business:

This is a fast-paced and growing FMCG organisation with a strong reputation for quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. With a collaborative culture and clear progression pathways, the business is committed to maintaining high standards across its product portfolio while investing in its people and processes. You’ll be joining a supportive technical function where accuracy, ownership, and innovation are truly valued.

The Role:

We are looking for a candidate that can make their mark and ensure excellence across product specifications, compliance, and technical documentation. Here’s how:

• Create and manage artwork briefs for new and seasonal product launches
• Review and approve artwork in collaboration with the Technical Manager
• Develop and maintain product labels and specifications
• Ensure full product compliance with regulatory and customer requirements
• Request and verify supplier specifications, including allergen, palm oil, and sustainability data
• Support QA activities, including audit walks and checks (e.g., glass and hard plastics)
• Generate and maintain temperature and humidity data logger reports
• Maintain and update technical and operational documentation
• Produce customer complaint reports and support issue tracking
• Investigate non-conformances and support root cause analysis

About You:

• Experience in food labelling, technical administration, or food manufacturing (training provided)
• Background in Food Technology, Food Science, or related discipline desirable
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel (labelling systems experience advantageous)
• High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
• Logical thinker with strong problem-solving and analytical ability
• Collaborative team player with a proactive and accountable mindset

Benefits:

• Opportunity to join a growing and supportive FMCG business
• Career development and progression opportunities within Technical
• Exposure to a wide range of compliance and product functions
• Collaborative and fast-paced working environment
• Ongoing training and development support

If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I’d love to speak to you!

Find out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career – contact us today.

Please get in touch with Ciara or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.

Call: 020 7871 8000

Email: Ciara@advocate-group.co.uk

Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

York

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-05-2026

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