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Senior Raw Materials Technologist (Food Industry)
Overview
We drive our own success. This is a site-based role at Bakkavor Meals, Park Royal (Cumberland site), London, reporting to the Raw Materials Manager and working with Group Central Technical, Specification, NPD, Buying, Process and Quality departments.
Responsibilities
* Ensure an approved and active Insight specification is available for all raw materials used on site.
* Work with the manager to ensure suppliers have full/current approval status for existing or new materials.
* Review and risk-assess all raw material specifications, including quality and technical requirements relevant to Bakkavor.
* Support the site risk assessment process by liaising with suppliers to capture relevant information.
* Participate in technical audits (customer and Group Technical) ensuring raw material information is available and completed on time.
* Audit compliance against Quality Management Systems, GMP and HACCP; raise non-conformances with objective evidence and coordinate corrective actions.
* Compile monthly internal KPIs for the site Raw Materials team (e.g., active specifications, risk assessment status, supplier approvals, material specification reviews).
* Understand customer requirements for raw material controls, microbiological specifications and processing parameters; communicate these to internal teams and suppliers in a timely manner.
About You / Qualifications
* Drive and enthusiasm in all aspects of the technical role; able to work within a team and on own initiative.
* Computer literate with Word, Excel and Access; able to generate procedures, graphs, reports and presentations.
* Flexible approach to hours as dictated by business needs.
* Effective written and spoken communication at all management levels and with internal/external customers and suppliers.
* Previous experience in the food industry in a technical role.
* HACCP Level 3 (or higher).
* Strong technical skills including Excel and specification systems.
Benefits
* Life Assurance (1 x salary)
* 25 days holiday
* Staff Shop
* Stakeholder Pension Scheme
* MyBargains Discount Platform
* Personal Accident Insurance
* Free Independent Mortgage Advice
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Voluntary benefits (holiday purchase, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans)
* Private Medical Insurance (after 5 years service)
* Free Car Parking
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. We offer a range of benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings to support you.
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