Specification Writer/technologist

We are proud to partner with an award winning, confectionery food brand who are in search of a specification writer/technologist with a passion for sweet treats and working with a plethora of the top grocers in the UK.

Started from humble beginnings driven by the founder's passion for their product they are now embarking on the next phase of ambitious growth and business transformation.

• Chance to work for one of the UK's sweetest brands
• Dynamic, career minded employer that really value their employees
• Secure, successful business going from strength to strength

• The writing and completion of all finished products specifications for retailers, customers, and own brand products
• Experienced around grocery requirements including retailer/customer codes of practise/standards.
• Management of critical path task completion for primary accounts
• Specification completion to a gold (high) standard, right first time
• Management and administration of the retailer systems, including specification and artwork systems. Communication of any notifications from these systems internally to correct personnel.
• Generation of pack copies for own brand specifications, including sub and legal name generation
• Artwork creation, review and approval including design, content, cutter guides, CAD references etc. Liaison with 3rd parties and retailers/customers during artwork process and communication with both artwork and print houses
• Support the NPD team with theoretical nutritional calculations and sub form completion as part of the NPD gate process and product submissions.
• Attend NPD meetings and any others relevant to role
• Basic knowledge of BRC and retailer audit requirements

• Previous experience working in a similar role, preferably within bakery/complex food products
• Knowledge of at least 1 of the following retailer systems: Tesco, Sainsburys, Aldi, Lidl, Premier/Mondelez
• Up to date knowledge of at least 1 of the above retailer requirements/COP
• Ability to use own initiative to achieve deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight turnaround times
• Time management
• Team player
• Problem solving capability, either on own or as part of team as required
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Excellent, clear communicator both in writing and verbal to internal personnel and external customers including 3rd parties.
• Basic Brexit coding requirements knowledge
• Packaging and legal labelling training
• HACCP/Food Safety Level 2 training
• Excellent computer skills in the full Microsoft package

If you match all the above criteria and you are excited by the prospect of working with one of the most dynamic and exciting companies in the UK right now, then please apply.