856 Product Specialist jobs in the United Kingdom

Product Specialist
Birmingham
Up to £50,000 per annum DOE.
Monday to Friday 08:30 – 16:30

We are partnering with a global industry leader in the manufacturing sector to recruit for an experienced Product Specialist to join their facility based in Birmingham. This is a pivotal role that sits at the heart of product integrity, process improvement, and customer engagement within a dynamic, technically demanding environment.

What’s in it for you:

• Quarterly bonus scheme.
• Company Pension, matched up to 8%.
• Medical & Dental Cover.
• Career progression within a global group.

The Role and Responsibilities:
Reporting directly to the Technical Specialist Lead, this position will act as the technical authority for all products manufactured on-site. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives, manage technical aspects of the manufacturing process, and be a critical link between internal teams and customer technical departments.

• Serve as the technical lead on all products produced at the site.
• Develop and optimise process routes ensuring full compliance with customer requirements.
• Investigate and resolve product or process non-conformities and feed findings back into process improvement initiatives.
• Review and assess new customer specifications for manufacturing capability.
• Act as a key representative of the Business Management System, driving improvements and adherence throughout operations.
• Liaise with customer technical departments regarding process changes and approvals.
• Identify and implement manufacturing best practices, both internally and externally.
• Support product improvement events and cross functional collaboration.

What We’re Looking For:

• A relevant degree in a technical discipline.
• Previous experience in a technical or manufacturing role.
• Proven experience leading and delivering short to medium-term projects.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, process routing, and quality standards.
• Technically adept with strong analytical and process improvement capabilities.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage across all levels, including external customers.

Reach out to Justin Norley at Stirling Warrington to learn more.

 

MyclientislookingtorecruitaProductSpecialist/CategoryManager/Buyerfortheirteamthatiscontinuouslygrowing.TheroleofaProductSpecialistisforacuriousandenthusiasticproductlover,responsiblefordevelopingbest-in-classproductranges,maximisingvalueformoneyanddrivinginnovationinthemarketplace.Withakeeneyefordetailandapassionforcontinuousimprovement,consistentlydeliveringexceptionalproductsthatmeetandexceedcustomerexpectations.

KeyResponsibilities

Overallproductdevelopmentworkinginafour-pointapproachtoproduct

1. Seasonalrangesbybrand

• Overallownershipofkeycategories/brandsbecominganexpertinyourspace.
• Curatingproductrangesbyseasontouchingallapplicablepricepointsandformats.

1. Trendledproduct

• Beinganexpertinyourspace,identifyingtrendsortrendingproducts.
• Responsibleforreactingtotrends,workingwithfactoriesandinternalteamstobefirsttomarket.

1. Customerspecificproduct

• Responsibleforreactingtocustomerspecificbriefssetbysales.
• Sourcing,costingandsamplingadheringtoshortdeadlineswhilstdeliveringbestcostandqualityproduct.

1. Everyday365product

• Applyinganadaptableapproachtocontinuousdevelopmentoneverydaycoreskus.

Productsourcing/suppliermanagement

• Identifyingkeysuppliersandsuitablefactoriesunderstandingtheappropriatesourcingrouteandpreferredsupplierforproduct.
• Establishingandmaintaininggoodrelationshipswithexistingandpotentialnewsuppliers.
• CompletionofnewfactoryprofileformsandensuringallnewfactoriesareapprovedbyQA.
• Negotiationoftradingterms.
• Costnegotiationandcompletionofcostingsheetsensuringmarginisinlinewithcompanyexpectations.
• EnsureproductscostsareinlinewithmaterialcostswiththesupportoftheheadofPD.
• Responsibleforsamplesacrossalllinesnegotiatingsampleswithfactoriesminimisingcoststothebusiness.
• Internationaltravelasandwhenrequiredtovisitsupplier'sshowroom/factories.
• Attendingtradeshowstomeetwithsupplierstomanagerelationshipsandtosourcenewsuppliers.
• Regularvideocallstomaintainandstrengthensupplierrelationships.
• Sourcingofnewtrends,hotproducts.
• Creatingproductbriefsforsuppliersandfactories,workingwithdesignandQAtoensureweareuptodatewithstandardsforproductsandfactoriy

Criticalpathmanagement

• OwnershipoftheproductDevelopmentCriticalPathManagement.
• Ensuringproductcriticalpathsandweeklyworkloadsareontracktoachievedeadlinesfromconcepttopre-productionwithdesignandfactories.
• Ensuringdeadlinesareadheredtoandfollowuponallsampleissuestoresolveanddrivetocompletion.
• Identifying,callingoutandmakingrecommendationstomitigateanyrisks/challengesidentifiedatallstages.
• MonitoringorderCriticalPathwithMerchtoensureintakedatesaremet.

Onlyrelevantcandidateswillbecontacted.

Overview

Do you get excited by new product ideas and love figuring out how to make them happen?

Are you naturally inquisitive, detail-oriented and commercially savvy?

Are you looking for a role where you can be creative, hands-on and part of a growing team? If the answer is ‘yes’ then this Product Specialist role could be just for you!

If you’ve got a passion for product, a strong eye for detail and a hunger to learn and grow, both personally and within a business - this could be the perfect next step.

This is a hands-on, creative role for someone who loves product development but also understands the commercial side; costings, sourcing, and what makes a product viable. You’ll be joining a fast-paced, supportive team that values energy, ideas and people who are proud of what they do.

If you leave no stone unturned and love bringing ideas to life, you’ll thrive here.

What you’ll get

• Salary £28k - £35K (DOE)
li>Pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Hybrid / flexible working options
• Birthday off!
• Some overseas travel may be required from time to time

About You

• You’ve got a true passion for product and are creative, curious and commercially aware
< i>You come from a background in merchandising, sourcing or product development
• Experience working within a product-driven company, ideally in home furnishings or textiles although we’re open to hearing about all sector backgrounds
< i>With very strong attention to detail, nothing slips past you!
• You’re confident managing costings, margins and supplier relationships (UK and International)
< i>Of course, you’re naturally inquisitive - always asking questions and looking for ways to improve < i>As a team player, you’ll be happy working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment < i>You bring high energy, organisation and you’re eager to grow within your role and the business

About the Role

< i>You’ll be proud to develop and manage products from concept through to delivery < i>Working with internal teams and suppliers to source and spec products
• You’ll ensure all products are commercially viable, on time and on budget
< i>Monitor product performance and not be afraid to suggest ways to improve
• You’ll spot key trends and track market & competitor activity to spot new opportunities
< i>Be involved in range planning and continuous improvement projects
• You’ll bring high energy, great ideas and structure to the product development process

About the company

< i>A business that’s doubled in recent years < i>Supplier to the UK’s largest home textiles retailer < i>Clear scope for personal and professional development
• A business that values your ideas and gives you room to grow

The Job  

The Company:  

• p>A market leading diagnostics company. 

• Global business 

• A progressive, high-tech healthcare business. 

• Invest in their staff. 

• Offer career progression opportunities. 

The Role of the Product Specialist - Applications 

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A field support role travelling to customer sites. 

•  You will undertake a variety of user support functions, including: 

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• Installation support 

• Laboratory scientist training 

• Troubleshooting and customer support 

• Software modifications and product maintenance 

• System optimisation and consultancy 

• System setup and workflow design 

• Attend customer review meetings 

• Support on tender responses, product demonstrations, liaison and assistance with third-party companies. 

Benefits of the Product Specialist - Applications 

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£52,170 basic salary  

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• Car or Allowance 

• Bonus 12% of Salary,  

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• Group Income Protection,  

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• Employee Assistance Programme,  

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• Pension,  

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• Life Assurance,  

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• Benefit Funding 

The Ideal Person for the Product Specialist - Applications 

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Either an experienced Biomedical Scientist or Application Support Scientist 

• You need to possess a thorough understanding of the medical diagnostics industry and have experience in implementing best-in-class laboratory practices either from a hospital laboratory or at similar diagnostics solution providers. 

• You will have the ability to provide effective support for pathology laboratory solutions and excel in the art of troubleshooting. 

• The successful candidate should be motivated by exceeding customer expectations, with the capability of working with minimum supervision and managing your time effectively. You should take ownership and pride in your work and the ability to plan your work schedule and extensive travel arrangements autonomously. 

• You will be required to maintain individual skills and technical knowledge and develop a relationship with customers to enhance the reputation and professionalism of the business. 

• You will possess a full valid UK driving license 

If you think the role of Product Specialist - Applications is for you, apply now! 

Consultant: David Gray 

Email: (url removed) 

Tel no. (phone number removed) 

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK. 

About On Target 

At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally. 

Product Specialist
Birmingham
Up to £50,000 per annum DOE.
Monday to Friday 08:30 – 16:30

We are partnering with a global industry leader in the manufacturing sector to recruit for an experienced Product Specialist to join their facility based in Birmingham. This is a pivotal role that sits at the heart of product integrity, process improvement, and customer engagement within a dynamic, technically demanding environment.

What’s in it for you:

• Quarterly bonus scheme.
• Company Pension, matched up to 8%.
• Medical & Dental Cover.
• Career progression within a global group.

The Role and Responsibilities:
Reporting directly to the Technical Specialist Lead, this position will act as the technical authority for all products manufactured on-site. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives, manage technical aspects of the manufacturing process, and be a critical link between internal teams and customer technical departments.

• Serve as the technical lead on all products produced at the site.
• Develop and optimise process routes ensuring full compliance with customer requirements.
• Investigate and resolve product or process non-conformities and feed findings back into process improvement initiatives.
• Review and assess new customer specifications for manufacturing capability.
• Act as a key representative of the Business Management System, driving improvements and adherence throughout operations.
• Liaise with customer technical departments regarding process changes and approvals.
• Identify and implement manufacturing best practices, both internally and externally.
• Support product improvement events and cross functional collaboration.

What We’re Looking For:

• A relevant degree in a technical discipline.
• Previous experience in a technical or manufacturing role.
• Proven experience leading and delivering short to medium-term projects.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, process routing, and quality standards.
• Technically adept with strong analytical and process improvement capabilities.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage across all levels, including external customers.

Reach out to Justin Norley at Stirling Warrington to learn more.

 

MyclientislookingtorecruitaProductSpecialist/CategoryManager/Buyerfortheirteamthatiscontinuouslygrowing.TheroleofaProductSpecialistisforacuriousandenthusiasticproductlover,responsiblefordevelopingbest-in-classproductranges,maximisingvalueformoneyanddrivinginnovationinthemarketplace.Withakeeneyefordetailandapassionforcontinuousimprovement,consistentlydeliveringexceptionalproductsthatmeetandexceedcustomerexpectations.

KeyResponsibilities

Overallproductdevelopmentworkinginafour-pointapproachtoproduct

1. Seasonalrangesbybrand

• Overallownershipofkeycategories/brandsbecominganexpertinyourspace.
• Curatingproductrangesbyseasontouchingallapplicablepricepointsandformats.

1. Trendledproduct

• Beinganexpertinyourspace,identifyingtrendsortrendingproducts.
• Responsibleforreactingtotrends,workingwithfactoriesandinternalteamstobefirsttomarket.

1. Customerspecificproduct

• Responsibleforreactingtocustomerspecificbriefssetbysales.
• Sourcing,costingandsamplingadheringtoshortdeadlineswhilstdeliveringbestcostandqualityproduct.

1. Everyday365product

• Applyinganadaptableapproachtocontinuousdevelopmentoneverydaycoreskus.

Productsourcing/suppliermanagement

• Identifyingkeysuppliersandsuitablefactoriesunderstandingtheappropriatesourcingrouteandpreferredsupplierforproduct.
• Establishingandmaintaininggoodrelationshipswithexistingandpotentialnewsuppliers.
• CompletionofnewfactoryprofileformsandensuringallnewfactoriesareapprovedbyQA.
• Negotiationoftradingterms.
• Costnegotiationandcompletionofcostingsheetsensuringmarginisinlinewithcompanyexpectations.
• EnsureproductscostsareinlinewithmaterialcostswiththesupportoftheheadofPD.
• Responsibleforsamplesacrossalllinesnegotiatingsampleswithfactoriesminimisingcoststothebusiness.
• Internationaltravelasandwhenrequiredtovisitsupplier'sshowroom/factories.
• Attendingtradeshowstomeetwithsupplierstomanagerelationshipsandtosourcenewsuppliers.
• Regularvideocallstomaintainandstrengthensupplierrelationships.
• Sourcingofnewtrends,hotproducts.
• Creatingproductbriefsforsuppliersandfactories,workingwithdesignandQAtoensureweareuptodatewithstandardsforproductsandfactoriy

Criticalpathmanagement

• OwnershipoftheproductDevelopmentCriticalPathManagement.
• Ensuringproductcriticalpathsandweeklyworkloadsareontracktoachievedeadlinesfromconcepttopre-productionwithdesignandfactories.
• Ensuringdeadlinesareadheredtoandfollowuponallsampleissuestoresolveanddrivetocompletion.
• Identifying,callingoutandmakingrecommendationstomitigateanyrisks/challengesidentifiedatallstages.
• MonitoringorderCriticalPathwithMerchtoensureintakedatesaremet.

Onlyrelevantcandidateswillbecontacted.

Do you have a passion for training, a confident on-camera presence, and a strong understanding of healthcare products? Are you an outgoing, self-starting professional who enjoys being at the forefront of learning and sharing product knowledge? Our client is looking for a dynamic Product Specialist to lead the way in product education and client engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Be the Face of Our Pro.

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Product Specialist
£38,000 + Industry training + Vehicle + Progression + Hybrid + Autonomous + Company Benefits
Home Based (Can be located in the North of England or Central Scotland)

Do you have after-sales / product support experience from an engineering background, looking to join a market leader, offering industry training alongside further development opportunities.

On offer is the chance to.

The Company: 

• p>A market leading diagnostics company. 

• Global business 

• A progressive, high-tech healthcare business. 

• Invest in their staff. 

• Offer career progression opportunities. 

The Role of the Product Specialist Engineer 

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Office Based (Sussex) 2 days per week, working from home 3 days per week. 

• The role will primarily consist of providing remote Hardware support for a portfolio of instruments and solutions as well as customer and employee training.  

• The scope of support includes customers and colleagues within the UK, Ireland, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. You will excel in the art of troubleshooting and pride yourself in providing excellent customer service 

• As part of your Customer Support role, you will focus on: 

• Remotely providing a solution focus to Hardware problem resolution to customers 

• Providing remote support to field employees in the region; 

• Ensuring proper complaint handling and documentation in compliance with their Quality System.

• Ensuring customer satisfaction in coordination with Field Teams and Sales Managers.

• Completing special projects. 

• Being involved in Complaint Review, Analysis and Trending processes based on performance metrics.

• Supporting their sales organizations with instrument/system demonstrations and the provision of technical responses as part of the tender process. 

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• There will be an intensive initial introduction training for the first six months of the position some of which will be in their European training centers. Thereafter, you will also be required to attend periodic training on customer support operations and product offerings at various locations. 

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Benefits of the Product Specialist Engineer 

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£52,170 basic salary with some flex potentially depending on experience 

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• Bonus 12% of Salary

• Group Income Protection

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Pension

• Life Assurance

• Benefit Funding 

The Ideal Person for the Customer Support Engineer 

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Must be a time served field engineer looking to come off the road and tools and work in a remote support role 

• Must have an engineering qualification, Bsc or HNC or equivalent 

• Ideally you will have clinical pathology diagnostics experience 

• Will look at other complex medical equipment such as MRI systems 

• You will have good electro-mechanical systems knowledge, however our client is able to train and develop your skills and knowledge 

• A logical and process-driven mindset driven & ability to manage personal time 

• Disciplined to deliver service support in line with service KPIs 

• Quick learnerwith innovative and continual improvement mind-set 

• Proven track record of troubleshooting experience 

• Knowledge of Customer Relationship Management 

If you think the role of Product Specialist Engineer is for you, apply now! 

Consultant: David Gray 

Email: (url removed) 

Tel no. (phone number removed) 

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK. 

About On Target 

At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally.