Specification Technologist

Who are we, and what do we do?

You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.

We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

Purpose of the role:

To create specifications for a range of customers, reviewing and approving artwork thoroughly which requires an eye for detail ensuring deadlines are met with consistent accuracy. Working within a team, building relationships across customer and colleague base.

Travel across Midlands sites will be required (Dudley/Telford/Wednesbury)

Your key responsibilities as a Specification Technologist will include:

• Complete finished product specifications and approve artwork in accordance with critical paths to facilitate successful product launches.
• Work alongside Ingredients and Packaging Specifications Technologist to approve raw material and packaging specifications.
• Work closely with NPD to integrate with NPD launch process to ensure successful product launches.
• Internal liaison and support for Site Technical and external liaison for retail customers.

  What we are looking for: 

• Food related Further Education qualification
• Experience of writing food specifications with knowledge of major retailers' online specification systems and critical paths.
• Experience of retailer artwork approval systems and in-depth knowledge of the Food Information for Consumers Regulation.
• Excellent attention to detail whilst being able to organise workload to achieve key deadlines.
• Self-motivated
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels
• Full Driving License

Desirable

• Food related HND/Degree
•  Food labelling qualification

What’s in it for you?

As a Specification Technologist you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following:

• Competitive Salary
• 31 Days Holiday
• 5% Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Various lifestyle benefits, including wellbeing resources

If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

INDHP

Are you looking for a new challenge at Avara Foods? Would you like to join the NPD department as a Specification Technologist?

About the role 

Working Hours

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance.

Similar to your current role, you’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop with us in line with career aspirations through personal development

Key Responsibilities

What do I need to be successful? 

Please apply for this internal opportunity via our careers website by clicking the ‘apply’ button below, and a member of the Resourcing Team at your site will be in touch with you soon!

Please make sure that you have discussed this internal opportunity with your Line Manager and that you have made them aware of your application.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.