Group Raw Materials Technologist

The Compleat Food Group Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food company is seeking a Group Raw Materials Technologist in Nottingham. This role focuses on maintaining raw material specifications and ensuring supplier compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in food manufacturing and relevant qualifications. The position offers a salary of £29,000 per annum along with numerous benefits including flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

33 days annual leave

Enhanced retail discounts

Free product handouts

Physical Wellbeing Hub

Personalised online learning platform

Qualifications

• Technical experience within food manufacturing.
• Understanding of QMS and food safety systems.
• Experience of raw material specifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain raw materials specifications.
• Ensure supplier compliance with quality standards.
• Assist in supplier documentation for audits.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to prioritise

Self-motivated

Team working

Education

HND or equivalent in food or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our Technical Team at The Compleat Food Group!

We’re excited to offer an excellent opportunity for Group Raw Materials Technologist to join our dedicated team in Nottingham.

About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to createFood to Feel Good – great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.

We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added‑value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant‑based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.

We are backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners.

Working Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 5pm & Friday: 8:30am – 4pm

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £29,000 per annum

Job Purpose

To sign off and maintain the Raw Materials (including packaging, consumables) specifications (Recipe Professor based or MS office based).

To ensure all existing and new suppliers to the Compleat Food Group are risk assessed, approved and monitored against defined criteria of food safety, quality, integrity and legality.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Accountable for approval and maintenance of all suppliers and raw material (including packaging, consumables) specifications.
• Authorised to approve or reject specifications not compliant to the requirements of the Compleat Food Group.
• Responsible for raw material specifications (ingredients, packaging & consumables) and their review as required, reviewing against The Compleat Food Group Standard, customer codes of practices & ensuring fit for purpose & challenged accordingly.
• Update specifications templates (software based or MS office based)
• Obtain product specific approval documentation from existing and potential new suppliers, formal accreditations (e.g., BRC and other certification schemes), SAQs, allergen procedure, allergen cleaning validations and HACCP documentation.
• Complete supplier risk assessments to ensure compliant with customer and BRC requirements.
• Horizon Scanning
• Assist Senior Raw Material Technologist in maintaining supplier documentation to ensure due diligence & audit readiness in line with legislation & specific customer codes of practice or sourcing requirements.
• Assessment of new raw materials; liaising with NPD & Procurement to provide positive feedback & challenge & provide alternative options.
• Supporting profit improvement plans regarding raw material supply, working with Purchasing and site technical/ NPD to ensure changes are made in a timely manner.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Qualifications

• HND or equivalent in food or related discipline
• Computer literate- Confident using IT packages especially Microsoft Office
• Authenticate/ Food Connected training (Desirable)
• Understanding of VACCP (Desirable)

Experience

• Technical experience within food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of QMS and food safety systems.
• Experience of raw material specifications and associated quality standards
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to prioritise and meet strict deadlines with high attention to detail; Self-motivated with a “can do” attitude
• Team working, self-motivation and organisational skills.
• Able to work as part of team and independently / without close direction.

Why Join Us?

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and career growth:

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 33 days of annual leave with an option to purchase extra days
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points – available at selected sites
• 24/7 access to Grocery Aid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub – free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
• Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support – from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools – including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid
• Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture

• 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiatives and fundraising events
• Team socials to connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups – including Women @ Compleat
• New baby gift for new parents

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.

We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to [e-mail] and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.