Specifications Technologist

4 weeks ago

St Helens, United Kingdom Aimia Foods Ltd Full time

**About Us**

We're a major food and drinks manufacturer based in Haydock, did you know that for every £5 spent on Hot Milky Drinks in the UK, £1 is made by us? We own major brands like HORLICKS, Drink me Chai, Shmoo, Juice Break and Milfresh, and we have long standing partnerships with brands such as Mars and Galaxy.

In return for your great attitude we will provide all the support you need to hit the ground running, as well as all the development you need to help you achieve your career aspirations.

**Our people have access to a range of unique benefits including holiday homes in Spain, Devon and the Lakes.**

Join our team and come along on our journey to becoming world renowned as a market leading, multi-channel Manufacturer and Distributor of Food and Beverage brands.

**The Position**

This role reports to the Senior R&D Manager.

This is a defined role within the R&D department. Main activities include but are not limited to:

- Developing and maintaining accurate and up-to-date product specifications for food and beverage products, incorporating ingredients, nutritional information, allergens, preparation instructions, and shelf-life details.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Quality Assurance, Packaging, Operations, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Sales and Marketing to gather necessary information for creating product specifications and to share relevant information.
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and customer-specific requirements, including online specifications systems of retailers, when developing product specifications.
- Reviewing and assessing supplier specifications for raw materials and ingredients to ensure alignment with company standards, regulatory guidelines, and retailer-specific requirements.
- Working with retailer-specific online specifications systems to accurately input and update product data according to their respective guidelines.
- Maintaining an awareness of food legislation, regulations, industry best practices, and retailer-specific requirements to stay updated on relevant changes and communicate their impact on product specifications.

**Qualifications / Skills Required**
- Degree qualified in Food Technology or related discipline.
- Proven experience as a Food Specifications Technologist or in a similar role within the food industry.
- Sound knowledge of food legislation, regulations, and industry standards in the UK.
- Familiarity with relevant food safety and quality management systems (e.g., HACCP, BRC, FSSC 22000).
- Experience working with retailer-specific online specifications systems, ensuring compliance with their requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple specifications concurrently.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams, external suppliers, and retailers.
- Ability to interpret complex technical information and translate it into clear, concise specifications.
- Proficient computer skills, including experience with specification management systems, retailer-specific online systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Self-motivated and proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Full UK driving licence.

**Personal Attributes**
- Can motivate and Energise others.
- Is resilient and determined.
- Outgoing and articulate, with gravitas that inspires confidence in senior managers.
- A well organised, forward planner

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- ST. HELENS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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