Raw Material Technologist - Drive Food Safety & Innovation

Greencore Group plc; Selby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading convenience food manufacturer in the UK seeks a Raw Material Technologist for a fixed-term contract in Selby. The role involves ensuring raw materials and packaging comply with safety standards and legislation, collaborating with suppliers to enhance food safety and quality practices. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in allergen management, quality management systems, and have relevant certifications. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and job-related benefits

Holidays

Pension up to 8% matched

Life insurance up to 4x salary

Company share save scheme

Greencore Qualifications

Employee discount platform

Wellbeing Centre access

Enhanced parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data management.
• Holds advanced food hygiene level 4 certification.
• Practical knowledge of allergen management required.
• Understanding of internal audit programs expected.
• Experience in maintaining a Quality Management System (QMS).
• Familiarity with BRC or equivalent certification processes.
• Root cause analysis techniques for problem solving required.
• Knowledge of supplier approval processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support site teams in raw materials and packaging safety compliance.
• Facilitate supplier change management and technical compliance.
• Monitor supplier performance and improve food safety metrics.
• Manage raw material change projects across sites.
• Support innovation projects for food safety improvements.
• Ensure group standardisation in quality practices.
• Collaborate with purchasing for best practices.
• Develop supplier partnerships to enhance communication.

Skills

Detail oriented

Microsoft Excel skills

Food hygiene level 4

Allergen management knowledge

Internal audit requirements knowledge

Experience of maintaining a QMS

Technical strategy implementation

BRC certification understanding

Root cause analysis techniques

Supplier approval process knowledge

Shelf-life result evaluation

Food safety legislation application

Education

Level 4 Food Hygiene Certification

Level 3 HACCP Certificate

Level 2 Health and Safety Qualification

Job description

A leading convenience food manufacturer in the UK seeks a Raw Material Technologist for a fixed-term contract in Selby. The role involves ensuring raw materials and packaging comply with safety standards and legislation, collaborating with suppliers to enhance food safety and quality practices. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in allergen management, quality management systems, and have relevant certifications. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with career development opportunities.