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Raw Material Technologist
Monday- Friday
*Sorry no sponsorship available and no PSW candidates can be considered*
Passionate about food safety and quality? Do you have a keen eye for detail and experience in food manufacturing and/or laboratory environments? If so, I have the perfect role for you to get into as we start the year off!
The business I am recruiting for are in a very good situation, they have had huge recent investments which will surely see them in good stead for the future. You will be working with recognisable brands throughout the supermarkets.
About the Role
As a Raw Material Technologist, you’ll play a key role in coordinating the raw material processes, ensuring the food safety, quality, and legal compliance of the site’s raw materials from an ingredients and packaging perspective. You’ll work closely with the teams to maintain and enhance food safety culture while identifying and addressing challenges proactively.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead by example in upholding food safety and quality standards.
- Conduct physical tests and assessments on raw material deliveries and maintain detailed documentation.
- Manage non-conforming materials, including quarantine, root cause analysis, and resolution with suppliers.
- Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve raw material issues and ensure compliance.
- Support the calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment and manage lab consumables.
- Assist with statistical trend analysis and KPI reporting on raw material performance.
- Conduct internal audits and champion a culture of continuous improvement.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will:
- Be organised, diligent, and detail-oriented.
- Have the ability to build strong partnerships within the business and with external suppliers.
- Have experience in food manufacturing or laboratory settings with a solid understanding of food safety and quality systems.
- Possess problem-solving skills, with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Understand the broader impact of the technical function on the business.
This could be the perfect role for a QA who is looking to get away from shifts or someone who is looking to transition away from finished products and into raw materials. Your personality and behaviours will see you successful with a fantastic support network around you.
We strive to build an inclusive work environment for all and will consider all candidates without regard to gender, including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity or trade union membership. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process please let us know.
