Specification Technologist
JOB PURPOSE:
Cranswick Gourmet Bacon are looking for a Specification Technologist (all levels) to join our Technical team at our Sherburn site.
This is a key role supporting the management of product specifications, artwork, and technical data, ensuring everything is accurate, compliant, and delivered to required deadlines. You will act as a key link between Technical, NPD, Operations, and customer teams.
MAIN DUTIES:
Work Schedule - Monday - Friday 8am-4pm
Specifications & Systems
- Support the end-to-end specification process across all products
- Review and approve product specifications and product set-ups
- Ensure all specifications meet legal and customer requirements
- Maintain and improve specification systems and retailer portals
Project & Change Management
- Support product launches, updates, and changes (recipes, specs, artwork)
- Work to strict deadlines and ensure key milestones are achieved
Artwork & Compliance
- Manage artwork approval processes
- Ensure all packaging copy complies with legislation and customer standards
Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a key contact for internal teams and customer specification teams
- Attend and lead meetings, ensuring actions are completed
- Build strong working relationships across departments
Audits & Documentation
- Support internal and external audits
- Maintain accurate, controlled, and audit-ready documentation
- Manage TACCP, allergen risk assessments, and compliance records
Continuous Improvement
- Support improvements to technical systems and processes
- Assist with integration of new tools and reporting methods
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in a technical/specification role within food manufacturing (preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Good understanding of food safety, labelling, and compliance
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive and team-focused approach
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a leading UK food manufacturing business
- Work within a supportive and collaborative Technical team
- Opportunity for development across different levels of the role
- Involvement in exciting product launches and projects
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leeds, West Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- technical/specification: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person