Senior Specifications Technologist – Cheshire - Cheshire

Senior Specifications Technologist – Cheshire

Salary: up to £40k + pension & healthcare

Hybrid Working Options Available

We’re partnering with a leading food manufacturer in Cheshire that is looking for an experienced Specifications Technologist to join their team. This is a new role within the business due to ongoing growth, and you’ll be joining an established, people-focused organisation that offers opportunities for further development and progression.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Specifications Manager, you’ll be part of a busy, supportive team. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Creating and managing customer specifications, ensuring they are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time.
• Working closely with major UK retailers—experience with M&S or Aldi would be a huge advantage.
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure all technical information aligns with customer requirements.
• Staying up to date with retailer standards and food legislation to guarantee compliance.
• Supporting technical and NPD teams with key projects.
• Mentoring and supporting other team members to ensure high standards across the department.

What Are We Looking For?

• Previous experience as a Specifications Technologist in food manufacturing, ideally working with complex or multi-component products.
• Proven track record of working with UK retailers and a strong understanding of retailer specification systems (experience with M&S or Aldi is highly desirable).
• Excellent communication skills and a knack for building relationships.
• A proactive approach and highly organised, with the ability to prioritise a busy workload to meet tight deadlines.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to guide and support others.
• Ideally educated to degree level in a food-related subject.

Why Join This Business?

This is a chance to work with a forward-thinking company that values its people and is passionate about delivering high-quality products to the market. They’re offering a competitive salary, hybrid/flexible working options, and the opportunity to work in a supportive and thriving environment.

If this sounds like your next step, apply today!