Specification Technologist

Lantmannen Unibake
ansök senaste 2026-03-27
2026-04-04
England

Have an appetite for more?

Join a leading global bakery group powered by ambitious people that are truly passionate about delivering the best in everything they do.

With business in mind and people at heart we always work together to influence our road ahead. We want you to be part of our growth journey and of a great, global family.

Location: Bedford (with occasional travel to other LUUK sites)
Department: Technical Services
Reports to: Technical Services Manager

About the role

We’re looking for a Specification Technologist to join our Technical Services team at Lantmännen Unibake UK. This role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy, compliance and integrity of raw material and finished product specifications, artwork and customer technical information.

Working closely with Technical Account Managers, NPD, Procurement and Production, you’ll help maintain high technical standards, support audit readiness and ensure customer and regulatory requirements are met — accurately and on time.

Key responsibilities

  • Create, validate and maintain raw material and finished product specifications in line with customer, legislative and internal standards
  • Accurately input and manage data across retailer and foodservice specification systems (e.g. Oracle, Ashbury)
  • Generate pack copy briefs and review finished artwork against specifications and critical path timelines
  • Maintain customer portals and internal systems, ensuring all information is current and accurate
  • Complete scheduled specification reviews (minimum annually)
  • Set up and approve raw material specifications and supplier SAQs
  • Respond to technical queries and support customer requests, audits and site visits
  • Conduct internal audits as part of the site audit team
  • Support complaint logging, KPI reporting and technical analysis
  • Maintain quality master data in AX
  • Provide technical documentation (SSAQs, audit certificates, RSPO, Halal, packaging information)
  • Support Technical Account Managers and contribute to training and knowledge sharing
  • Be an active, collaborative member of the LUUK Technical team

You’ll bring a strong technical foundation, excellent attention to detail and a collaborative, professional approach.

Essential experience and skills:

  • Experience in the food industry
  • Hands-on use of customer specification systems
  • At least 1 year in a similar specifications or technical role
  • Good knowledge of food safety, allergens, HACCP and food legislation
  • Experience working in a customer-focused environment
  • Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Highly organised, accurate and comfortable working to deadlines

Desirable qualifications:

  • HND, BSc or MSc in Food Science or related discipline
  • Level 2 HACCP and Food Safety certification
  • Internal Auditor qualification

Working pattern

  • Primarily based at Bedford, with travel to other LUUK sites
  • Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week between 08:00 and 17:00
  • Some flexibility required to support a 24/7 operation

Why join us?

You’ll join a supportive, knowledgeable technical team where quality, accuracy and collaboration really matter — and where your work directly supports safe, compliant and trusted products for our customers.

All applications must be completed in English and will be treated confidentially.

Ansök

Tammy Davies
+441908588951
tammy.davies@lantmannen.com