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Based at Bakkavor Desserts Newark, Jessop Way, Newark, NG24 2ER
Why Greencore?
Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.
As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we’re proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.
Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.
What you’ll be doing
As Specifications Technologist you will complete finished product specifications for the retailers and manage the retailer systems and process designed to generate finished product packaging. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency across all specifications, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain high standards and support business operations.
• Complete finished product specifications and artwork on time, ensuring all technical, legal and quality data is accurate and right first time
• Work closely with raw materials, packaging and NPD teams to ensure specifications reflect current materials, legal requirements and retailer standards
• Manage retailer online systems and specification housekeeping, maintaining accuracy, compliance and critical path delivery
• Support audits and customer visits by providing accurate specification and artwork information, reporting non-conformances and identifying improvements
• Maintain robust document control, ensuring confidentiality, accurate filing and clear version control of specifications and artwork
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and customers, escalating missing or inaccurate information promptly
• Operate safely, comply with legislation, report hazards and contribute to continuous improvement in health, safety and the working environment
What we’re looking for
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach to specifications and artwork
• Good understanding of retailer specifications, artwork and legal labelling requirements
• Ability to manage critical paths and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Confidence working with retailer specification systems and technical data platforms
• Clear and effective communication skills when working with internal teams and customers
• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify issues and drive solutions
• Willingness to learn, develop and build technical expertise within a collaborative team
• Commitment to quality, accuracy and compliance in all aspects of work
We’re not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity.
If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.
What you’ll get in return
- Competitive salary and job-related benefits
- Holidays
- Competitive matched pension contributions
- Life insurance up to 4x salary
- Company share save scheme
- Greencore Qualifications
- Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
- Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
- Enhanced parental leave and menopause
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