Beverage Technologist

Protea Recruitment is working with a Food Manufacturer in Northern Ireland who is looking for a Specifications Technologist to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all product specifications and documentation are accurately maintained and comply with relevant regulations and quality standards.

Responsible for coordinating all information for new product specifications and transferring data into specific customer formats.

* Assists in the formulation of product specifications, nutritional information, and ingredient declarations for generation of artwork in accordance with Local, National and UK/EU legislation/regulations in addition to customer requirements.

* Responsible for Technical sign off for packaging involving checking artwork against specification through several stages.

* Supplier approval and maintaining packaging and services matrix and contracts.

* Carrying out ad hoc assignments or duties as required by the department.

* Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlined in employee handbook.

Previous experience in a similar role within the food manufacturing industry.

* Food Science/Technology Degree/Qualification.

* Working knowledge of food labelling regulations and industry standards

* Knowledge of retailer specifications and experience with online specification systems is desirable.

* Employees are expected to be flexible to meet the demands of the business. Any issues with this clause need to be brought to the attention of the HR Department in writing before accepting your terms and conditions of employment and job description.

For more information about this vacancy, please apply or call John Small on (phone number removed)