Specifications Technologist

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Date: 6 May 2026

Location: Barnsley, GB

Company: Premier Foods

Based - Carlton, Barnsley (S71 3HF)

12 Month FTC, Full Time (2 days working from home after training)

Join Premier Foods — where people, brands and purpose come together.

We’re proud to be one of the UK’s largest listed food businesses, with over 4,000 colleagues across 13 sites shaping the future of some of Britain’s best‑loved brands, found in 94% of households nationwide, making us one of the UK’s top three ambient food suppliers. From much‑loved household names such as Mr Kipling, Bisto, Oxo, Batchelors and Sharwoods, to our recently welcomed brands Fuel10k and Merchant Gourmet, our portfolio is packed with iconic favourites — and continues to grow.

 

At Premier Foods, we’re proud of the food we make and the people behind it. We’re now looking for a Specification Technologist to join our Technical Information team on a 12‑month fixed term contract, supporting the delivery of accurate, compliant and high‑quality product information across our portfolio.

 

This is a varied, detail‑focused role, ideal for someone with experience in specification writing or a food science/technology background who enjoys working collaboratively in a fast‑paced FMCG environment.

 

Working as part of a supportive team and reporting to a Senior Specifications Technologist, you’ll be responsible for creating, maintaining and approving product specifications for products produced and supplied on behalf of Premier Foods. You’ll ensure data is accurate, compliant and delivered to the required “Gold” standard across retailer and internal systems.

 

You’ll also play a key role in generating pack copy, reviewing artwork, and responding to technical enquiries relating to allergens, ingredients and nutritional information.

 

What you'll be doing?

  • Create, maintain and approve product specifications for retailer, foodservice, B2B and branded products
  • Ensure all specifications and pack copy meet relevant legal, regulatory and customer requirementsAccurately collate, validate and input data into retailer and Premier Foods specification systems
  • Review and approve artwork to ensure accuracy and compliance with specifications
  • Liaise with Technical, Procurement, Regulatory, R&D, Marketing, Project Managers and manufacturing sites
  • Respond to technical queries including allergen, ingredient, nutrition, shelf life and country of origin information
  • Maintain foodservice portals, spreadsheets and workload management tools
  • Support reporting, questionnaires and audits as requiredContribute to continuous improvement and identify development and training needs

 

What we need from you?

We’re open to candidates with different levels of experience and would welcome applications from:

  • Specification Technologists with experience in a similar role and specification writing, or
  • Graduates with a relevant Food Science / Food Technology (or related) degree

 

You’ll also bring:

  • Strong attention to detail and confidence handling large volumes of data
  • Good organisational and time‑management skills
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines
  • Strong communication skills and the confidence to work cross‑functionally
  • IT competence and the ability to work independently with initiative

     

    What we offer you in return?

    • Competitive salary and bonus
    • Up to 7.5% pension
    • Private medical insurance and life assurance
    • Hybrid working (50% home / 50% office or site)
    • Sharesave scheme and the option to purchase additional holiday
    • Extensive learning and development opportunities
    • Access to a wide employee discount scheme

     

    Ready to apply?

    Click Apply and submit your CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.

 

 

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.