Food Specifications Technologist - Grimsby, United Kingdom - Northcoast Seafoods Limited

Description

Northcoast Seafoods are one of the largest seafood businesses in Grimsby, with a Turnover in excess of £100m and we have an impressive growth record over the past 10 years which has been supported by many innovative new product launches.

This is a fast moving, busy and varied role, you will be a vital part of the team responsible for delivering specifications, artwork and packaging for our wide range of exciting products.

If you take pride in your work and enjoy being part of a team of like-minded, skilled colleagues, this role can offer you job security and a rewarding career in a friendly and supportive culture.

• Be an integral part of the team responsible for reviewing artwork, creating the pack copy and signing off the finished product packaging
• Experience an exciting and expanding product portfolio ranging from ready to eat party food through to ready to cook seafood with a range of UK and international retail and B2B clients.
• Collaborate with our professional international suppliers to create raw material specifications for our innovative product range.
• Provide support for our portfolio of new products to ensure accurate specifications are available for our factory, for our customers and for our suppliers.
• Work closely with our internal and external stakeholders to present a professional, right first time point of contact for all aspects of specification, artwork and packaging delivery
• A curiosity and interested in food, i.e., a real "foody" who is excited to know about where food comes from and how it is made
• Love to be involved in the technical aspects of launching new products including artwork, allergens, ingredients, nutrition, health claims and compliance with legal and customer requirements
• An excellent communicator with the ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• An attention to detail and accuracy; no two days are the same so you must be well organised, self motivated and resilient
• The ability to multitask and prioritise to meet strict deadlines
• IT literate training in our customer specification platforms will be provided
• Enthusiastic about the latest food technology, legislation and retailer requirements.

• Degree or HND in Food Technology/Food Science or equivalent
• This role may also be suitable for a Food Graduate as we can provide training and support
• Previous experience in Food Manufacturing
• Experience in working with retail customer specification portals
• A driving licence and own vehicle are essential due to the location of the site.

• Join a growing team and exciting business that values sustainability and strives to make a positive impact.
• Pension
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory Bank Holiday
• The role is primarily site based
• Private healthcare options
• Opportunity to buy back up to 1 week extra holiday

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Onsite parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends