Raw Materials Technologist

Job Title: Raw Materials Technologist Location: Grantham or Craigavon Department: Technical / Quality Assurance Reports To: QA Manager Contract Type: Temporary 9-12months Job Purpose To provide skilled technical support by requesting, approving, and maintaining ingredient specifications and supplier certifications (including packaging information), ensuring all data is complete, accurate, and compliant with customer requirements, relevant legislation, and group policy. Key Responsibilities Request, review, approve, and maintain specifications and certifications for all raw materials and packaging supplied to the business. Ensure all data is accurate, valid, and compliant with customer requirements, legislation, and internal policies. Evaluate and action specification amendments or updates, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders. Validate on-pack claims by obtaining and reviewing supporting documentation (e.g., vegan assessments, animal welfare certificates, RSPO, organic certifications). Complete risk assessments for all raw materials and packaging items in line with procedures. Maintain the Central Specifications System with up-to-date raw material data, approved specifications, and certifications; archive obsolete materials. Support suppliers in understanding raw material policies and customer requirements. Assist suppliers with the use of Smile and act as the main point of contact for raw material and packaging queries. Stay informed of current customer requirements and ensure compliance. Manage SAP codes for raw materials, including creation, extension, and status changes. Implement controls, monitoring, and verification processes for raw materials and packaging prior to final approval. Essential Criteria Food-related qualification or relevant experience in a similar role. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; comfortable using computer systems. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities. High attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to meet strict deadlines. Self-motivated, proactive, and assertive. Desirable Criteria Experience in writing product specifications or working in a regulatory/factory technical team. Working knowledge of food legislation and customer requirements. Familiarity with customer specification systems. Proven ability to build and maintain customer relationships. Interest in food ingredients, safety, and integrity The company Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets. Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products. Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.

Created: 2025-08-23