Specification and Artwork Writer (NPD, Food) VLUS78081

Our client is a c£160million business which supplies cake and desserts in Own Brand to the Major Multiples. There are two sites in the North West at Bolton and Oldham. The Oldham site is a craft bakery supplying cake products and mainstream desserts mostly to Marks & Spencers. The Bolton site manufactures more commodity-based products making for example slab cakes, and top tier unit cake for a variety of retailers including Sainsbury’s, Asda, Tesco’s and Morrisons, and also features some brand products.

The success of the business has further been recognised both by its peers and within its sector by being awarded a variety of awards including the Bakery Food Manufacturer of the year.

An opportunity has arisen covering a period of maternity leave for 1 year to work in their NPD Department to provide specification writing services for all customers.

Job Profile:

• Upload product details onto customer internet-based systems
• Create Customer documentation
• Action product change authorisations
• Create and maintain Technical Data systems to store accurate technical data
• Provide support for ad hoc Technical support as directed 
• Artwork approval and packaging sign off

Candidate Profile:

• Accuracy and attention to detail is vital and experience of working in environments that are based upon high detail/proof reading/accurate data transfer is essential
• Experience of customer internet systems
• Experience of M&S FIND system essential
• High level administration including an aptitude for working with systems
• Evidence of planning workloads and prioritisation
• Must be fully competent with pc packages
• Previous experience in the food industry is required
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Experience of working towards tight deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy
• Able to communicate clearly, fluently and openly with all levels of the business both written and verbal

• Proactive, keen, eager with a hands-on approach and eager to make a difference

Hours

• 8:30 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday, 08:30 – 16:00 Friday

Package:

• 25 days holiday a year and 8 statutory holidays
• Money purchase pension scheme 
• Discount scheme on purchases from high street retailers
• Free Parking

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