Role Purpose
The Specification Technologist will be the day-to-day owner of packaging, labelling and pre-pack execution across the business, ensuring accuracy, compliance, operational readiness and cross-functional alignment. This role is critical to delivering new products, maintaining system integrity and supporting manufacturing efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Labelling & Systems

Ownership of NiceLabel templates (case, pallet, ingredient, back of pack and bagger prints)
Liaison with ALS / NiceLabel support for troubleshooting and new template set-up
Maintain and edit the NiceLabel master data file
Set up and validate barcodes for Lidl, Dunnes and internal WIP pre-pack products
SAP set-up via approved packaging specifications and physical barcode scan validation
Maintain palletiser and pre-pack barcode data (manual uploads via USB as required)

Packaging Specifications & Artwork

Create and maintain packaging and material specifications
Review and approve artwork, recycling information and material details
Define pack formats, sizes and cutter guides
Agree label positioning with Sales and pack sizes with Manufacturing
GMG approval (size, recycle information)
Review first deliveries of pre-printed film against GMG approvals and retain samples
Issue PK numbers in line with Technical governance and sign-off requirements

Pre-Pack & Manufacturing Support

Confirm pre-pack line settings pre-production
Case occupancy validation
Support Affelt, Pattyn and case erector packaging interactions
Coordinate with Pre-Pack Engineer on technical packaging execution
Arrange film reel swabbing

Compliance & Reporting

Maintain Valpack and Repak submissions
Ensure all packaging materials meet internal quality, regulatory and customer requirements

New Materials & Trials

Review and approve new packaging materials and supplier specifications
Support trials including Print & Apply label applicator (NiceLabel / Tesco Fines)

Experience & Profile

Degree or equivalent experience in Packaging Technology, Food Science or Engineering
FMCG / food manufacturing experience essential
Strong systems capability (NiceLabel, Colos, SAP, artwork tools)
Highly organised, detail-driven and comfortable operating cross-functionally

Location

Longford, Co. Longford

Department

Technical

Employment Type

Full-Time Permanent

Specification Technologist

Job Description