Job Description
Raw Material Technologist - Fresh Food
North Kent - commutable from Essex
Make an impact as Raw Material Technologist in a dynamic and growing Fresh Food supplier to retail customers. This hands-on supplier, raw materials focused role provides the opportunity to support supplier compliance, drive quality improvements, and gain valuable technical experience in a high-care production environment.
Raw Material Technologist Key Responsibilities
* Monitor the quality and compliance of allocated raw materials from supplier to production
* Support supplier approvals, testing programs, and compliance record-keeping
* Work with production and intake teams to resolve quality issues and protect product yield
* Track quality performance and waste trends, identifying opportunities for improvement
* Assist in the implementation of food safety and quality initiatives, supporting senior technical colleagues
* Provide technical information to internal teams to ensure product integrity and customer requirements are met
Raw Material Technologist Key Requirements
* Some experience in a technical food, agriculture, or fresh produce role
* Knowledge of food safety and quality practices, ideally HACCP or auditing awareness
* Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks
* Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
* Fluent in English; additional languages such as Spanish are desirable
* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in raw material quality, supplier compliance, and Fresh Produce technical operations within a supportive, dynamic, and growing business.