Specifications Technologist (1371)

Allied Bakeries make the top bread brands Kingsmill, Allinson’s and Sunblest. Across our bakeries we make white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and more.
We take massive pride in our brands and all that we do, including our bakeries having one of the best safety performance records in the industry. We know that the success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team, so if you’re looking to join a business that values its people, encourages everyone to get involved and be the best they can be, we’d love to hear from you.
Overview of role Location: Maidenhead
We have a great opportunity for a developing Technical professional to join our team as the Specifications Technologist at Maidenhead (Hybrid).
Key Accountabilities
The Role:
Using our recipe management system you will liaise closely with the NPD team to advise on recipes to achieve the composition and nutrition requirements in their brief. For products that progress beyond the development stage, you will write and publish finished product specifications. You will maintain the availability of the full range of quality assessment resources for all bakery products made by Allied Bakeries. We are a very friendly team, and value supporting and coaching each other so that we are all continually learning.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking to recruit a diligent and enthusiastic team member to join our Technical Assurance function.

• You will be responsible for writing, processing and approving finished product specifications, including those specifications submitted on retailer web-based systems such as JS Evolve, Asda Hive and Tesco TQC.
• You will be keen to learn and participate in all aspects of food composition, testing and environmental/sustainability data gathering.
• Timely completion and approval of final product specifications to satisfy customer requirements.
• In-depth understanding of the customer requirements and individual retailer web-based specification systems.
• Conducting checks of new packaging to ensure accuracy and compliance against Pack Copy and Codes of Practice and Labelling Legislation.
• Curious about topical environmental topics.
• Ad hoc duties to support the Food Safety team.

This is a hybrid role with a combination of working in Maidenhead and from home. The Right Person
Skills, qualifications and experience:

• Degree / equivalent in Food Science or related discipline.
• Previous experience in completing major retailer specifications.
• Knowledge of Hamilton Grant or other recipe/specification management systems is desirable.
• Good numeracy skills and effective in the manipulation of technical data.
• Good time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines without compromising accuracy and attention to detail is crucial.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is essential.

What are we offering?

• Salary, £28-30k per annum, dependent on experience
• 33 days annual leave
• Matching employer pension contributions of up to 10% (inclusive of Life Assurance)
• Benefits for you and your family through our ‘Extra Slice’ scheme, which provides great savings at more than 500 businesses/outlets including Tesco, Sainsbury, M&S, Curry's/PC World, including healthcare and saving on your holidays.
• Cycle to work scheme- Getting you to get to work with a range of great bikes on offer.
• Family-friendly and flexible working schemes - designed to support the needs of employees and the business.
• Employee Assistance Programme - A free and confidential support service for employees covering various topics, including financial guidance through to relationship and legal advice.
• Charitable giving - we are launching a charity partnership with Save the Children. You can deliver a slice of kindness through donating to a charity through payroll.

If you like the sound of the role and working at pace within an inclusive and collaborative business. We are excited to hear from you.
Our defining value is to ‘Be the best we can be’; the behaviors that we believe help us to do this and are key to our success are: Aim high, I do what I say, Work Together and Everybody Matters.
We are committed to equal treatment and opportunities for all our people and believe in building a diverse and inclusive organisation that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for consumers, customers and stakeholders.