Raw Materials Technologist (Fixed Term Contract)

Raw Materials Technologist (Maternity Cover)
Location: Windmill Lane, Grantham or Craigavon
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
We're looking for a detail-focused Raw Materials Technologist to support supplier compliance, ingredient safety, and specification accuracy across our business. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to kick start their career.
What You'll Do

• Request, review and approve raw material specifications and supplier certifications.
• Complete and maintain raw material and packaging risk assessments .
• Keep internal spec systems fully updated and compliant with customer and legislative standards.
• Validate on-pack claims (vegan, welfare, organic, RSPO, PDO etc.).
• Support suppliers with our policies and Smile system.
• Act as the main contact for sites on raw material queries.
• Manage raw material SAP codes and archive obsolete specs.

What You'll Bring
Essential:

• Food qualification or relevant experience.
• Strong IT and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise.
• Self-motivated and able to work to deadlines.

Desirable:

• Experience writing specs or working in technical/regulatory roles.
• Knowledge of food legislation and customer requirements.
• Experience with customer spec systems.
• Interest in ingredient safety and integrity.

The company
Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.
Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.
Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.
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