Group Raw Material Technologist
At The Compleat Food Group we’re not just serving up great food, we’re creating an environment where our people can thrive. As one of the leading chilled prepared food manufacturers in the UK food industry, we believe that our employees are the secret ingredient to our success. We’re passionate about fostering a culture where quality, innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the forefront.
Location: Nottingham, Tottle Bakery
Working Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 5pm with an early finish on Fridays!
Salary: £30,000
Job Purpose
To sign off and maintain the Raw Materials (including packaging, consumables) specifications (software 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:
* Responsible for raw material specifications (ingredients, packaging & consumables) and their review as required, reviewing against customer codes of practice & 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 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.
* Raw material and Packaging specifications maintenance and supplier approval.
* Accountable for approval and maintenance of all suppliers and raw material (including packaging, consumables) specifications.
* Authorized to approve or reject specifications not compliant to the requirements of the Compleat Food Group.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Experience:
* Technical experience within food manufacturing.
* Knowledge of QMS and food safety systems.
* Experience of raw material specifications & associated quality standards
Key Skills:
* Technical experience within food manufacturing.
* Knowledge of QMS and food safety systems.
* Experience of raw material specifications & associated quality standards
Qualification:
* HND or equivalent in food or related discipline
* HACCP- Level 2
* Computer literate
* Confident using IT packages especially Microsoft Office
* Authenticate/ Food Connected training (Desirable)
* Recipe Professor Training (Desirable)
* Allergen Training (Desirable)
* Understanding of VACCP (Desirable
What's in it for you?
* Dynamic Environment: You will be working in a fast-paced, future-thinking agile company where your contributions make a real difference.
* Culture: Be part of a fantastic team that values diversity, innovation, collaboration and excellence.
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
* Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
* Employee well-being and community support groups
* Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
* Charity Initiatives and Team events
* 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
* Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
* Online Wellbeing benefits
* Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
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.