Job Title: Raw Materials Co-ordinator Location: Pontefract Salary: c. £37,500 Hours: Monday–Friday days The Opportunity We’re recruiting for a Raw Materials Co-ordinator to join a fast-paced food manufacturing business in Pontefract. This is an exciting time to join the company – the site has recently been acquired by a global food group with nearly 70 factories worldwide, bringing significant investment and a full factory refurbishment programme. This role offers genuine progression, with the potential to develop into a Technical Manager position within 2–3 years for the right person. The Role This is a hands-on, highly visible role within a busy factory environment. You’ll take ownership of raw material approval, compliance, and coordination, ensuring materials meet technical, safety, and quality standards before entering production. You’ll need to be quick-thinking, highly organised, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving manufacturing setting. Key responsibilities include: * Managing raw material specifications and approvals * Liaising with suppliers to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards * Coordinating internal departments (Technical, QA, Production, Planning, Procurement) * Ensuring documentation and systems are accurate and audit-ready * Supporting supplier performance management * Assisting with audits and customer requirements * Driving continuous improvement within raw material processes About You This role requires a food manufacturing background – this is essential. It would be ideal for: * A QA Technician ready to step up * A QC Supervisor looking for broader technical exposure * A Specifications Technologist wanting a more factory-facing role We’re looking for someone who is: * Energetic and proactive * Highly organised with strong attention to detail * Agile and able to thrive in a busy factory environment * A confident communicator with both internal teams and external suppliers * Ambitious and keen to progress into a senior technical role Why Join? * Salary circa £37,500 * Monday–Friday working pattern * Clear progression pathway to Technical Manager * Major investment and site refurbishment underway * Backed by a global food group with significant long-term growth plans * Opportunity to make a real impact during an exciting transformation phase If you’re looking for the next step in your food manufacturing technical career and want real progression within a growing, investing business, we’d love to hear from you