Specification Technologist- Hybrid

Overview of role

Hybrid/ Biggleswade (2 days in the office)

Key Accountabilities

Key responsibilities include:

· Generate and maintain compliant on-pack information for finished goods across multiple global markets, including UK, Europe, Canada & Australia.

· Support innovation, renovation and business continuity projects by providing regulatory and specification expertise from concept through to launch.

· Review packaging artwork and design layouts to ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with internal standards.

· Partner with Product Development and cross-functional teams to ensure products meet relevant legislative and compositional requirements.

· Manage product data and specifications throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring changes are accurately implemented across systems and packaging.

· Own specifications and artwork approval processes for key own-label retail customers

· Coordinate third-party certification and endorsement schemes, supporting pack approvals and site audits where required.

· Maintain and develop our specification management system (Hamilton Grant), driving data accuracy, process improvements and operational efficiencies.

The Right Person

You’ll have a food-related degree or relevant industry experience, with a strong eye for detail and a real commitment to getting things right first time.

Ideally, you’ll also bring:

Knowledge of food labelling legislation, particularly across the UK, EU, Australia and Canada
Experience using specification systems such as Hamilton Grant
The ability to turn complex information into something clear and easy to understand
A collaborative, proactive approach and the confidence to take ownership
The ability to work at pace without compromising accuracy
A drive to improve how things are done and make a positive difference

What’s in the bowl for you?

We want you to feel supported in every part of life. That’s why, alongside your salary, we offer benefits to support your health, finance and life outside of work.

Everyday Health Support – Wellbeing that truly matters:

· Employer Funded Health Cash Plan, offering 24/7 GP access, money towards prescriptions & appointment, Mental Health + Menopause Support and more

· Rounded wellbeing support with Grocery Aid, providing 24/7 confidential help with emotional, financial, legal and caring concerns

· Mental Health First Aiders on hand and a dedicated wellbeing room in our office

Make Your Money Go Further – Rewards, savings and smart travel:

· Incentive/bonus opportunities for all roles – reward linked to company and personal or team results

· Competitive pension, matching up to 10%

· Salary Finance Support – affordable loans or an advance on earned pay

· Cycle to work scheme

· Octopus Electric Car Scheme

· Everyday discounts – save at 900+ retailers covering groceries, travel, tech and entertainment

· Discounted Product to enjoy at home!

Work-Life Balance You Can Feel – Flexibility for work, family and time off

· Hybrid working – work flexibly with office days shaped around role, team and business needs

· Birthday Day Off – celebrate your way

· Buy Holiday Scheme – giving you more time to switch off

· Enhanced Family + Neonatal Leave