Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.
In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.
Noble Foods Home of the Happy Egg Company
Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.
In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours, Monday – Friday, 08:00-16:30
Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent
Salary: £37,821.60
Location: Leicester
Are you passionate about food safety, compliance and delivering excellence?
We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Specification Technologist to join our Technical team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring our product specifications, artwork and technical information meet customer, legal and regulatory requirements while supporting successful product launches.
As a Specification Technologist, you'll work closely with internal teams, customers and suppliers to ensure specifications are accurate, compliant and delivered within critical path deadlines. No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety, collaboration and problem-solving.
What You'll Be Doing
As a key member of the Technical team, you will:
Create, maintain and manage product specifications in line with customer Codes of Practice and regulatory requirements.
Review and approve artwork and pack copy to ensure compliance with technical, labelling and legal requirements.
Evaluate raw material, packaging and supplier documentation for compliance with company and customer standards.
Manage supplier approval processes, including risk assessments, supplier reviews and trend analysis.
Maintain customer portals and specification systems, ensuring information is accurate, up-to-date and submitted within agreed timescales.
Support the development and management of product critical paths alongside the wider business.
Attend customer pre-artwork meetings and contribute technical expertise.
Support the Quality Management System (QMS) and internal audit programme through audit activities.
Assist with the maintenance of nutritional trackers and product information databases.
Keep site teams informed of changes to legislation, labelling requirements and customer standards.
Act as an active member of the HACCP team.
What We’re Looking For
We're seeking someone who is highly organised, accurate and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Skills & Experience
Experience working with customer specification systems and portals.
Knowledge of food labelling legislation and allergen management.
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements relating to packaging and on-pack product claims.
Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
A proactive approach to problem solving.
Experience managing deadlines and working to critical paths.
What Will Make You Successful
You'll thrive in this role if you:
Enjoy working collaboratively across different teams and functions.
Take ownership of your work and your personal development.
Have the confidence to make informed decisions and challenge where appropriate.
Are committed to continuous improvement and finding better ways of working.
Build positive, trusted relationships through integrity and respect.
Show passion for quality, food safety and delivering excellent results.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to be part of a business that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. You'll have the chance to develop your technical expertise, work with a variety of customers and stakeholders, and make a meaningful contribution to product compliance and quality excellence.
If you're looking for a role where attention to detail, technical expertise and teamwork can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us bring safe, compliant and high-quality products to market.
Free hot drinks on shift
Over time paid at 1.25
Service Awards
Enhanced paternity and maternity
Free life insurance
Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero
Discounted eggs and chicken
A Celebration day after 1 years service enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday
Access to DigiCare + - Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations.
Discounted Gym Memberships
Free Eye Test every two years
Discounted mobile phone contracts
Share in our success with the People Partnership - after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus
Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
Wellness programme
Employee Charity Matching Scheme
If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.
