Posted 1 week ago
Food Technologist / Specification Technologist
Manucomm Recruitment
📍 Exeter, GB
Job description
About the Company
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Our client is a successful independent food importer supplying wholesale, catering, and retail customers across the UK.
About the Role
Are you a Food Technologist or Specifications Technologist looking to join a growing and well-established food business? Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Food Technologist / Specifications Technologist to join their technical team in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically focused food professional who enjoys specification management, supplier compliance, and maintaining high food safety standards while working closely with customers and suppliers.
Responsibilities
- Managing and maintaining product specifications and technical documentation
- Supporting the Quality Management System (QMS)
- Managing supplier approval processes and documentation
- Conducting artwork and label compliance checks
- Organising product testing and analysis
- Supporting food safety assessments and compliance activities
- Assisting with internal, customer, retailer, and BRC audits
- Building strong relationships with customers and suppliers
- Deputising for the Technical Manager when required
Qualifications
- A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Product Development, or a related discipline
- At least 3 years' experience in a Technical, Quality, or Food Technology role within food manufacturing, food import, or fresh produce
Required Skills
- Experience managing specifications and customer requirements
- Knowledge of retailer standards, ideally including M&S and Sainsbury's
- HACCP Level 2 qualification
- Experience supporting internal xwzovoh and external audits, including BRC standards
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Teams
Preferred Skills
None specified.
Pay range and compensation package
£35,000 - £39,000 DOE + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
If you're looking for your next challenge within food technical and quality management, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV.