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Specification Technologist

Lantmännen -
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Full-time

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Oracle
Microsoft Outlook
Master's degree
Bachelor's degree
HACCP
Food industry
Food safety

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Bedford
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Job Description

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

Skills & Requirements

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 2 years 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.

About the company

Lantmännen Unibake is a leading global bakery company within the Lantmännen Group. With expertise in bakery products for food service and retail, we serve consumers around the clock and across the world every day. The aim is to make bread and pastry a profitable business for our customers through tasty, high-quality products and innovative solutions and based on a sustainable mind-set and excellent food safety standards. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Lantmännen Unibake operates modern bakeries around the world and has sales in more than 60 countries. The brand portfolio comprises a range of well-established B2B and BtC brands e.g. Schulstad Bakery Solutions, Schulstad, Bonjour, Vaasan, Pastridor and Hatting. Lantmännen Unibake has a turnover of EUR 1.5 billion and employs more than 6,000 people in 20+ countries. Appetite for more? More about Lantmännen Unibake

It goes right. Right from the start. New people start at Lantmännen Unibake every day. We’re used to creating the right beginning, right from day one. We’re ready for you.

Baking is a people business. Lantmännen Unibake has flour on its hands and people at its heart. The whole process of making everyday products takes team work, open-ness and mutual respect.

It's a group thing. Working for a global business is different. You feel connected to something bigger. Your team has a higher purpose. Ripples turn into waves.

It's about baking the future. We are taking baking further. Not just geographically but in terms of innovation. We have a proud heritage but we want to explore new products, markets and opportunities.

Diversity is a reality. Not an ambition. Not only are we global, we hire a multitude of nationalities. At the moment, your future colleagues come from more than 40 countries.

Tammy Davies | Contact Person

+441908588951

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