Specification Technologist
- Application Deadline: April 4, 2026
- Bedford
- On-site
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
Work with great people
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 1 year 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
#1It 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.
#2Baking 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.
#3It'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.
#4It'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.
#5Diversity 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.
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