Join our client’s fast‑growing Technical Team as a Specification Technologist and play a key role in ensuring product quality, safety and compliance. Perfect for a detail‑driven professional with food industry admin experience seeking Monday–Friday hours and great benefits.

Specification Technologist

Salary: Competitive salary £28,000–£31,000

Location: Sittingbourne

Our client, a well‑established and respected food manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Specification Technologist to join their dedicated Technical and QA team. This office‑based role is ideal for someone highly organised, detail‑focused and passionate about food safety.

Why join our client

• Competitive salary £28,000–£31,000
• Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm (no weekends)
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Supportive team culture
• Long‑standing, family‑run company
• Free parking, employee perks and discretionary bonus

The role

You’ll support the Technical Department through managing product specifications, ensuring legal compliance, and maintaining accurate records.

Key responsibilities include:

• Creating and maintaining finished product specifications
• Keeping all live product data up to date
• Ensuring legal compliance for labelling and food safety
• Liaising with suppliers for accurate technical information
• Supporting NPD, QA and wider teams
• Assisting with artwork creation and approvals
• Managing customer technical queries and complaint systems
• Maintaining internal audit processes
• Updating integrity lists and customer databases
• Supporting supplier approval and risk assessments
• Contributing to customer audits and visits
• Handling imported goods non‑conformances
• Completing traceability, GMP and systems audits

About you

• GCSE English & Maths (C/4 or above)
• Strong communication skills
• 2+ years food sector admin experience
• 4+ years general admin experience
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confident with IT systems
• Proactive, organised and able to meet deadlines
• Right to work in the UK

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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