Specifications Technologist

• Produce new specifications in a timely manner including photo and quality standards
• Support existing specifications in a format acceptable to individual customers
• Support any internal Gressingham Foods requirements
• Ensure signed (manual/electronic) specifications are held on site for products at all stages of manufacture, with periodic reviews and updates
• Provide technical assistance to the Product Development team in factory trials, pre-productions, and assistance to the factory, at launch
• Be familiar with all retailer on line systems in order to produce finished product specifications
• Review specifications on a routine basis to ensure accuracy and relevance
• Assist in the technical ownership of the product from development handover to launch
• Lead and organise internal specifications to ensure all are up to date
• Become more Technical minded and fully understand all product processes
• Complete, document and verify internal audits carried out against the internal audit plan

• Experience of customers specifications systems
• Minimum one year experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of HACCP & Food Safety principles
• GCSE English & Math or equivalent
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player
• Good personal communication and presentation in respect of customer interface as demanded by the role
• Legislation Knowledge (desirable)

Legislation Knowledge

• Discounted staff shop
• Training programme delivered through an external partnership with a training provider