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Specifications Technologist

  • Location:

    South West London

  • Sector:

    Food

  • Salary:

    £35000 - £40000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Harvey Oxford

  • Job ref:

    HO17191

  • Published:

    6 months ago

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

You have an experienced and proven eye for detail, but you're fed up with working with a boring product?

You know what retailers need specifically; it's part of your job and you always strive to be as accurate as possible.

How does it feel to walk into a retailer to see the unique products that you helped create? Pretty rewarding right?

What's in it for you?

Working as a technologist on the product specifications, you will be a part of a team that cares about you. The business is gradually growing, so why not get involved with them now? As their runway for progression, as a business, is massive.

How about a guaranteed yearly trip to the company's supply base in Vietnam? Usually sitting at a desk, you will have the privilege of seeing the manufacturing of the products firsthand overseas.

Being the glue to managing the specifications of the products to then see them on the shelf, this role comes with the responsibility that you may be looking for.

With no true competitors, the company you'd be working for are on the best direction possible for their business. Being sold in one of the biggest major retailers in the country, this job brings security, which is more important than ever nowadays.

Just to top that off, being in the office for 4 days of the week with the company working from home on Fridays allows you to have a great entry into the weekend, to encourage that enjoyable work-life balance.

Being in charge of the company's specifications, you will work extremely closely with the senior decision-makers of the company, allowing you to have potential input on the company plans, also putting you in the position to learn more about these senior positions which could be where you want to end up.

Overall, this role comes with influence and recognition, which everyone wants.

The job and business

As the technologist, you will oversee the company's specifications across its entire product range. With no direct reports, you will have sole control of your workload without needing to concern yourself with anyone else's. Little distractions equal amazing results.

A list below are the things that you need to possess to be great at this role:

  • A decent amount of experience in specification technologist work within the food industry
  • Experience in using retailer specifications software
    • M&S FIND is desirable
  • A relevant degree
  • Interpersonal
  • Good levels of initiative
  • A keen eye for detail
  • Conscientious and pragmatic approach to work

What's next?

If you think you could be a good fit, email me at harvey@morepeople.co.uk, or use the APPLY button below.

Even if you think your CV lacks a couple of things, or it needs updated, still feel free to give me a call on 01780 480 530.