Specification Technologist (J184) - Office and Executive |
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| Location: | Huntingdon Cambridgeshire |
| Basic Salary: | £20,000 - £ 25,000 Per Annum |
24.01.12 11:58
Clarity Appointments is delighted to be working alongside our Client who are looking to recruit a Specification Technologist.
You will reporting to the Technical Director and working alongside the rest of the tecnical team as well as company Clients such as Asda and Tesco.
You will ideally be conversant with ASPECT online systems.
Job Summary:
•To liaise with customers to develop and modify product specifications ensuring that they meet with the specified legal and customer requirements and are right first time
•To work along side suppliers to develop and assess product specifications ensuring that products comply with the required standards
•To ensure that raw materials specifications are kept on site for controlled ingredients
•To work with food technologists to ensure specifications reach expected quality standards
•To maintain a specification review database and ensure that all specifications are reviewed within the agreed timescales.
•To contribute to site QMS
•To maintain technical product folders
•To assist with the compilation of supplier information for KPI reporting
•To provide support to colleagues within the Technical function.
•To undertake additional work or projects at the discretion of the food technologist and line manager
Key Accountabilities:
•To ensure that product specifications meet the specified legal and customer requirements the first time.
•To keep the specification review database accurate and updated.
•To have up to date technical product folders.
•To update supplier information for KPI reporting.
•To support the Technical function where required.
Additional Requirements:
•The above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out such other duties as required from time to time which are broadly consistent with the status of the post within the organisation.
•Ensure customer and Company confidentiality at all times
•Adhere to the Company’s Health and Safety Policy at all times
•Provide cover for colleagues as directed by your Line Manager
•All staff are required to undertake training as determined by the Line Manager
•This is a Display Screen Equipment (DSE) user regulated post.
Measures of Performance:
•Production of accurate product specifications meeting both legal and customer requirements
•An accurate specification data base at all times including customer and supplier requirements to avoid costly mistakes to the Company
•Establishment of good customer/supplier and team relationships
Qualifications: GCSE, grade C or above, English and Maths
•Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel and navigating appropriate useful websites
•Ability to self manage and work well within a team
•Collating and presenting information
•Strong research abilities
•Accurate data recording skills and filing
•A strong telephone manner
•Interpersonal skills
•Strong organisational skills
•Analytical and problem solving skills
Desired:
•Basic knowledge of legal requirements for food specification
•Previous use of specific web based specifications sites
•Experience
•An eye for detail
•Time spent in a similar role
•An ability to swiftly gain a thorough understanding of new and complex issues
•Ability to deal with difficult customers
Personal Attributes/Qualities:
•Ability to multi task and prioritise effectively to agreed deadlines
•Effective team player
•Determination; enthusiasm and commitment
•Quality approach and attention to detail
•Work well under pressure and use own initiative
Hours: 37.5
Holiday entitlement - 20 days plus bank holidays
Due to the high volume of applications currently being received we regret that we are unable to make contact with all unsuccessful applicants, nor provide specific feedback.
Clarity Appointments Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
