Company Description

Valeo Snackfoods is the combination of Kettle Foods, Tangerine, Big Bear and It’s All Good and is one of the UK’s top 100 grocery brands. It is headquartered in Norwich and Pontefract and employs over 2,000 people. Over the past few years, we have strengthened our portfolio to include the Metcalfe’s popcorn brand and Yellow Chips in Emmeloord, Netherlands. The business in the UK and Europe generates revenues of over £280 million.

Our brands include KETTLE® Chips, Metcalfe’s® popcorn, Foxes, Poppets, Barratt (Wham!, Fruit Salads, Black Jacks, Refreshers, Sherbet fountain, Dip Dab).

Job Description

Are you a detail-oriented individual with a knack for specification writing and a passion for confectionery? We're seeking a Specification Technologist to join our team at Valeo Snack Foods Group. Based in Pontefract (or potentially from Blackpool, Gateshead, or Norwich), you'll play a pivotal role in reviewing and maintaining customer and branded specifications across all our sites and customer base.

• Specification Management: Coordinate and manage customer and brand specifications systems to meet deadlines and ensure accuracy.
• Data Management: Check and manage data in systems like Hamilton Grant, ensuring the accuracy of specification information.
• Customer Engagement: Provide specifications to meet customer expectations and provide labeling and nutritional advice as needed.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with NPD, Marketing, Packaging, and other teams to ensure timely generation of pack copy and approval of artwork.
• Process Improvement: Assist in developing and using our specification system to streamline workflows and improve accuracy.
• Other Tasks: Handle additional tasks as required by your manager to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Attention to Detail: Ability to maintain accuracy in specification information.
• International Spec: Experience of dealing with international specifications both in Europe and further afield 
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to influence and persuade.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based software, with a desire to problem solve and gather data.
• Prioritisation: Ability to balance immediate and longer-term tasks effectively.
• Retailer Standards: Sound knowledge of current retailer standards and experience building key relationships with customers.
• Continuous Improvement: Focused on driving continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Collaborative: Ability to work collaboratively across teams and sites.

Additional Information

What we offer you in return

• £33,000 pa
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retailer discount platform
• Staff discount 
• And plenty more!