Specifications Technologist - 12 month maternity cover

Specifications Technologist /  Technical Administrator 12 month Maternity cover starting October/November - This role could suit a Food Science Graduate  Malmesbury   Mon - Friday - Days £30k+ DOE   This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and successful award-winning supplier of FMCG products in a Specifications Technologist / NPD technologist role based near Malmesbury.  It is a 12 month maternity cover, but could potentially lead to a long term role    The primary role of the Specifications technologist / Technical NPD technologist will be to work with suppliers and internal cross functional teams to ensure required food safety, quality and legal standards are maintained through detailed specifications.  You will facilitate the NPD / EPD process from raw material approval though to product launch.  This role reports direct into the Technical Manager. The Specifications Technologist role will also require the successful individual to:   ·Ensure the site technical systems are in place for obtaining and maintaining specifications ·Maintain the supplier database and supplier audit information ·To be on top of labelling policies ·Liaise with Raw material suppliers ·Review and approve Packaging and artwork ·Ensure that the specs are reviewed and monitored ·Ensure Risk assessments of Raw Materials are carried out ·Carry out internal audits of site systems and procedures ensuring follow up of any corrective actions ·Request accreditation certificates and reports from suppliers Specifications Technologist Key skills required ·Experience of customer Specification systems   ·HACCP Knowledge ·Previous food / drink / pharma experience ·Excellent attention to detail ·Good computer skills ·Self motivated ·Good communication skills This role is suitable for a candidate that may have previously worked as a Spec Tech, New Product Development, NPD specifications, Food Techjnologist, Technical Administrator, Technical Assistant, QA  This role is commutable Bristol, Chippenham, Tetbury, Cirencester, Castle Coombe, Bath and surrounding areas