Specifications Technologist - Ripon Select Foods - North Yorkshire Attractive Salary & Benefits, based in Ripon 40 hr per week, Monday to Friday Ripon Select Foods Ltd is a successful family-owned business manufacturing dried food ingredients used in many leading branded and retail products. We take pride in our family feel within our business and aim to offer job satisfaction and security. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Company that's investing in its' future. We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated individual to join our Quality team. About the Role As a Specifications Technologist, you will play a critical role in several tasks within the technical team. You will need to have the ability to prioritize your workload, have a fine eye for detail and be a strong communicator both internally and with external customers. Key Responsibilities Generating and maintaining internal specifications, customer specifications and assisting in the maintenance of the supplier/raw materials records and database. Assisting the Technical Manager with the maintenance of the technical systems and procedures relating to BRCGS and other accreditations. Carrying out internal audits. Conducting traceability & mass balance exercises across product ranges. Assisting with site audits, customer visits and other technical tasks when required. Ideally you have: Knowledge of BRCGS Food Standard Self-motivated, able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small team. Strong IT and administrative skills. Good data input and analysis skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, and generous holiday allowance. To Apply: Please press the 'Apply' button, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Ripon Select Foods within 28 days. Thank you for your interest in the role. This may be of interest to people looking for jobs in the following: Specifications Writer, QA Technician, Quality Assistant, Technical Assistant, Technical Administrator, Quality Auditor, QA Technologist, QA Team Leader, Raw Materials Quality Controller, Technical Assistant, QC, Quality Control, Food, Drinks, Manufacturing, FMCG, Manufacturing
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
Specifications Technologist - Ripon Select Foods - North Yorkshire Attractive Salary & Benefits, based in Ripon 40 hr per week, Monday to Friday Ripon Select Foods Ltd is a successful family-owned business manufacturing dried food ingredients used in many leading branded and retail products. We take pride in our family feel within our business and aim to offer job satisfaction and security. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Company that's investing in its' future. We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated individual to join our Quality team. About the Role As a Specifications Technologist, you will play a critical role in several tasks within the technical team. You will need to have the ability to prioritize your workload, have a fine eye for detail and be a strong communicator both internally and with external customers. Key Responsibilities Generating and maintaining internal specifications, customer specifications and assisting in the maintenance of the supplier/raw materials records and database. Assisting the Technical Manager with the maintenance of the technical systems and procedures relating to BRCGS and other accreditations. Carrying out internal audits. Conducting traceability & mass balance exercises across product ranges. Assisting with site audits, customer visits and other technical tasks when required. Ideally you have: Knowledge of BRCGS Food Standard Self-motivated, able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small team. Strong IT and administrative skills. Good data input and analysis skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, and generous holiday allowance. To Apply: Please press the 'Apply' button, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Ripon Select Foods within 28 days. Thank you for your interest in the role. This may be of interest to people looking for jobs in the following: Specifications Writer, QA Technician, Quality Assistant, Technical Assistant, Technical Administrator, Quality Auditor, QA Technologist, QA Team Leader, Raw Materials Quality Controller, Technical Assistant, QC, Quality Control, Food, Drinks, Manufacturing, FMCG, Manufacturing
Specifications and Artwork Co-ordinator (Part Time) - Oldham Park Cakes is a c 250 million business which supplies cake and desserts to service the own brands of major retailers, there are three sites based in the Northwest at Heywood, Oldham and Bolton. Our products include, high end celebration cake products, slab cakes and mainstream desserts, we mostly supply Marks & Spencer's although we also supply other major retailers. This role is a part time role for 1.5 days a week, at least 1 day a week is based on site, it is a shared role with a fellow Specifications and Artwork Co-ordinator already in the business. Example Accountabilities Direct and support the Specifications and Artwork Technologists to promote right first time on specifications and artwork and adherence to Critical Paths. Maintain and update overarching critical paths and work collaboratively with customer and key internal stakeholders to agree and manage critical path timescales. Monitor Product Change Authorisations and Change Management and agree specifications and artwork changes with PD Projects & Procedures Manager and customers. Maintain customer specification portals and audit schedules and work with customers to resolve any issues. Provide customer policy, food labelling and legal advice internally and externally to guide site decision making. Provide support with product, specification and artwork queries in Technical audits. Manage team performance and personal development through feedback in regular 121's. Manage internal stakeholders/peers to promote collaborative ways of working and ensure delivery of the company NPD agenda. Act as a key point of contact for Spec & Artwork queries and support the business on ad hoc projects as required. Ideal Candidate Profile Able to demonstrate knowledge of retailer policies, specifications systems and relevant Food legislation industry knowledge At least 2 years experience as Specifications Writer Proven leadership and communication skills, aligned to an enthusiastic and tenacious nature Good organisational skills and the ability to prepare detailed documents A customer focused approach with strong collaborative mindset and the ability to communicate & influence across a variety all levels Able to demonstrate Project Management skills and working to deadlines Excellent organisational and planning skills Hours of Work: Typically 8.30am - 5pm with the half day being 8.30am to 12.30pm, start times can be flexible up to 9am. Right To Work: This position is only open to candidates who already have an existing right to work in the UK, we are not able to sponsor any individuals for this position. To Apply: Please press the 'apply' button and shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Park Cakes within 28 days. Thank you for your interest in the role. This role may be of interest to people looking for: Specifications Technologist, Quality Systems Coordinator, Technical Assistant, Technical Administrator, NPD Technologist, Food Technologist, Product Development Technician, Product Technologist, QA, Quality, Technical Coordinator, Specifications, Oldham, Greater Manchester
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
Specifications and Artwork Co-ordinator (Part Time) - Oldham Park Cakes is a c 250 million business which supplies cake and desserts to service the own brands of major retailers, there are three sites based in the Northwest at Heywood, Oldham and Bolton. Our products include, high end celebration cake products, slab cakes and mainstream desserts, we mostly supply Marks & Spencer's although we also supply other major retailers. This role is a part time role for 1.5 days a week, at least 1 day a week is based on site, it is a shared role with a fellow Specifications and Artwork Co-ordinator already in the business. Example Accountabilities Direct and support the Specifications and Artwork Technologists to promote right first time on specifications and artwork and adherence to Critical Paths. Maintain and update overarching critical paths and work collaboratively with customer and key internal stakeholders to agree and manage critical path timescales. Monitor Product Change Authorisations and Change Management and agree specifications and artwork changes with PD Projects & Procedures Manager and customers. Maintain customer specification portals and audit schedules and work with customers to resolve any issues. Provide customer policy, food labelling and legal advice internally and externally to guide site decision making. Provide support with product, specification and artwork queries in Technical audits. Manage team performance and personal development through feedback in regular 121's. Manage internal stakeholders/peers to promote collaborative ways of working and ensure delivery of the company NPD agenda. Act as a key point of contact for Spec & Artwork queries and support the business on ad hoc projects as required. Ideal Candidate Profile Able to demonstrate knowledge of retailer policies, specifications systems and relevant Food legislation industry knowledge At least 2 years experience as Specifications Writer Proven leadership and communication skills, aligned to an enthusiastic and tenacious nature Good organisational skills and the ability to prepare detailed documents A customer focused approach with strong collaborative mindset and the ability to communicate & influence across a variety all levels Able to demonstrate Project Management skills and working to deadlines Excellent organisational and planning skills Hours of Work: Typically 8.30am - 5pm with the half day being 8.30am to 12.30pm, start times can be flexible up to 9am. Right To Work: This position is only open to candidates who already have an existing right to work in the UK, we are not able to sponsor any individuals for this position. To Apply: Please press the 'apply' button and shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Park Cakes within 28 days. Thank you for your interest in the role. This role may be of interest to people looking for: Specifications Technologist, Quality Systems Coordinator, Technical Assistant, Technical Administrator, NPD Technologist, Food Technologist, Product Development Technician, Product Technologist, QA, Quality, Technical Coordinator, Specifications, Oldham, Greater Manchester