Specification Technologist

As a Specification Technologist, you write and maintain product specifications to make sure all information is accurate, safe, legal and ready for customers. You work closely with Technical, NPD, Process and Procurement teams to gather the right data and ensure each product meets customer, legal and company standards. Your work helps products launch on time and ensures labels and information are always correct.,

• Manage, complete, and maintain product specifications for branded and own-label products across customer portals
• Ensure all product labelling complies with food safety, quality, and legal standards
• Co-manage the artwork process, ensuring packaging information is accurate and compliant
• Review raw material specifications against customer codes of practice
• Support the product development lifecycle, including critical path management from concept to launch
• Maintain the site recipe management system
• Attend customer meetings, pre-artwork reviews, and internal KPI meetings
  
  We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You'll bring the following skills and experience:
• At least 1 year's experience in a technical/specifications or related role within food manufacturing
• Experience working with customers, suppliers, or external stakeholders
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience using web-based specification systems (desirable)
• Knowledge of food labelling requirements (desirable)
  
  Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK's best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, we're proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son.
With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we're committed to excellence in everything we do-from the food we make to the careers we build. At Samworth Brothers, you're more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive. Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!

We're building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive. Company pension scheme Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts Employee discount scheme Experience annual pay reviews Profit related pay Opportunity for extended leave Free on-site parking Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities