Premier Foods

This detail-focused technical role within the Technical Information team focuses on creating, maintaining, and approving product specifications for branded, retailer, and foodservice items.We’re proud to be one of the UK’s largest listed food businesses, with over 4,000 colleagues across 13 sites shaping the future of some of Britain’s best‑loved brands, found in 94% of households nationwide, making us one of the UK’s top three ambient food suppliers. From much‑loved household names such as Mr Kipling, Bisto, Oxo, Batchelors and Sharwoods, to our recently welcomed brands Fuel10k and Merchant Gourmet, our portfolio is packed with iconic favourites — and continues to grow. At Premier Foods, we’re proud of the food we make and the people behind it. We’re now looking for a Specification Technologist to join our Technical Information team on a 12‑month fixed term contract, supporting the delivery of accurate, compliant and high‑quality product information across our portfolio. This is a varied, detail‑focused role, ideal for someone with experience in specification writing or a food science/technology background who enjoys working collaboratively in a fast‑paced FMCG environment. Working as part of a supportive team and reporting to a Senior Specifications Technologist, you’ll be responsible for creating, maintaining and approving product specifications for products produced and supplied on behalf of Premier Foods. You’ll ensure data is accurate, compliant and delivered to the required “Gold” standard across retailer and internal systems. You’ll also play a key role in generating pack copy, reviewing artwork, and responding to technical enquiries relating to allergens, ingredients and nutritional information. What you'll be doing?Create, maintain and approve product specifications for retailer, foodservice, B2B and branded productsEnsure all specifications and pack copy meet relevant legal, regulatory and customer requirementsAccurately collate, validate and input data into retailer and Premier Foods specification systemsReview and approve artwork to ensure accuracy and compliance with specificationsLiaise with Technical, Procurement, Regulatory, R&D, Marketing, Project Managers and manufacturing sitesRespond to technical queries including allergen, ingredient, nutrition, shelf life and country of origin informationMaintain foodservice portals, spreadsheets and workload management toolsSupport reporting, questionnaires and audits as requiredContribute to continuous improvement and identify development and training needs What we need from you?We’re open to candidates with different levels of experience and would welcome applications from:Specification Technologists with experience in a similar role and specification writing, orGraduates with a relevant Food Science / Food Technology (or related) degree You’ll also bring:Strong attention to detail and confidence handling large volumes of dataGood organisational and time‑management skillsThe ability to manage multiple tasks to tight deadlinesStrong communication skills and the confidence to work cross‑functionallyIT competence and the ability to work independently with initiative What we offer you in return?Competitive salary and bonusUp to 7.5% pensionPrivate medical insurance and life assuranceHybrid working (50% home / 50% office or site)Sharesave scheme and the option to purchase additional holidayExtensive learning and development opportunitiesAccess to a wide employee discount scheme At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need. 

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This rotational graduate scheme focuses on delivering hands-on HR generalist activity within a fast-paced Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturing environment.Join our Human Resources Supply Chain Graduate Scheme (site based) and play a pivotal role in supporting our people agenda while developing into a future HR leader within Premier Foods. You will begin with a corporate induction alongside the wider graduate cohort before moving into a structured development journey, experiencing hands-on HR generalist activity in a fast-paced FMCG environment based at either our Carlton bakery site in Barnsley, the home of Mr Kipling, or our Ashford grocery site in Kent. This rotational programme offers opportunities across our UK sites, providing valuable exposure to different business areas, requiring flexibility to travel and relocate. Starting point - Corporate Induction, Head Office & a Manufacturing location (2 weeks): To gain a broad overview of our company structure; commercial/ finance and procurement functions including introduction to our Brands and Values To complete legal training and cover compliance requirements around IT; HR and people policies. Insight into our manufacturing sites and how HR supports operational success Placement one and two (9 months each)During the programme, you’ll work closely with HR Business Partners and site leadership teams, building capability across a breadth of generalist HR activities. You will:Be a trusted partner to managers, supporting them with practical HR advice and helping them bring out the best in their teamsGain hands-on experience in Employee Relations, learning how to confidently navigate real-life workplace scenariosBuild strong relationships across the business, coaching and developing managers to grow their people capabilityGet involved in exciting change and improvement projects that shape how we work and evolve as a businessPlay a key role in delivering people plans that truly make a difference at site levelChampion health, wellbeing and positive attendance, supporting a thriving workplace cultureWork alongside employee representatives and trade unions, building strong, collaborative relationshipsBring colleague engagement to life by driving meaningful initiatives and actions from feedbackSupport and deliver engaging training sessions for our people leadersContribute to projects that continuously improve how HR supports the businessUse data and insights to spot trends, influence decisions and help drive performance What will we expect from you? To take ownership for your own learning and show commitment to the scheme and to the role you perform To be a Team player – we are all in it together here at Premier Foods to play a role in supporting our ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) strategy, primarily around being charity/volunteering champions  Do you offer…? An HR degree or Masters in HR. You could also be working towards or have achieved a CIPD Level 3 or 5 qualificationThe right to work in the UKGeographical mobility in the UKConfidence in working in a data-driven environmentStrong communication skills, able to influence and build relationships with a wide range of stakeholdersA highly organised approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced settingDemonstration of confidence, resilience and the ability to motivate othersStrong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)  The package and benefits… Starting salary of £30,000 per annum Attractive benefits package including: 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays, pension scheme, life assurance, Sharesave Scheme, employee discount scheme including travel, food and shopping discounts. Relocation support loan Holiday purchase scheme Sharesave scheme A business mentor Employee assistance scheme More than 10 days of off-job development workshops covering such topics as communication, presentation and influencing skills  Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.  Candidates must already have unrestricted right to work in the UK for the duration of employment At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need. 

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