Specifications Technologist

Specifications Technologist

Clevedon

£competitive

Yolk Recruitment is thrilled to support this exciting opportunity for a Specifications Technologist to join a growing team within a vibrant food manufacturing company. This is your chance to contribute to creating products for leading customers across the UK and European food markets. Based at a state-of-the-art site in Clevedon, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the technical integrity and compliance of products that are enjoyed by millions.

This is what you'll be doing:

• Managing the site specifications system, including continuous development, maintenance, and improvement.
• Overseeing company and customer specifications to ensure compliance with legal and technical standards.
• Conducting food safety assessments of raw materials and products to guarantee safety and compliance.
• Assessing supplier and raw material integrity, including ethical and sustainability evaluations.
• Maintaining accurate data within the company database and customer web portals.
• Supporting internal and customer audits, ensuring a high standard of readiness and response.

The experience you'll bring to the team:

• An HND or degree in Food Science (or equivalent), with a strong understanding of food manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience in creating and managing product specifications.
• Knowledge of retailer standards and regulatory compliance (advantageous).
• Exceptional organisational skills, with a meticulous eye for detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to prioritise workload and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

And this is what you'll get in return:

• Competitive salary tailored to your skills and experience.
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service (including a Christmas shutdown).
• Healthcare benefits through the WPA Healthcare NHS Top-up Scheme.
• Death in Service policy (2x basic salary) and access to the Help@Hand Benefits Scheme.
• Discounts through an Employee Benefits Scheme and support via an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Early Friday finishes and a collaborative, supportive workplace culture.

Are you up to the challenge?
If you're ready to bring your technical expertise and passion for food innovation to this fast-paced, rewarding role, we want to hear from you. Join a company where your contributions will truly make an impact - apply now!

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.