Raw Material Technologist – Food Safety & Supplier Quality

Taiko; Acton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprentice program

Private Medical Cash Plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Discretionary Life Assurance

Discretionary Income Protection

50% off food

Retail, cinema & gym discounts

Sustainability initiatives

Annual Awards Trip to Japan

Job summary

Taiko is seeking a reliable Raw Material Technologist to join our team in the UK. In this role you will manage supplier databases, review raw material specifications, and ensure compliance with HACCP, CCPs and BRCGS standards to maintain high food safety culture.

You will collaborate with suppliers and internal departments, supporting quality assurance and continuous improvement across the site, while upholding health and safety and GMP practices.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of food safety requirements and GMP practices.
• Experience reviewing and maintaining raw material specifications.
• Ability to communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to uphold quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the supplier database ensuring BRCGS standards.
• Review, approve and maintain raw material specifications ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain raw materials log, supplier assurance records and ETI Base Code information.
• Coordinate actions related to Supplier Non-Conformances (SNCs) and ensure corrective actions.
• Manage supplier review and monitoring processes and relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Support compliance with Health & Safety, GMP, HACCP, CCP and BRCGS requirements.
• Promote a strong food safety culture across the site.
• Communicate with colleagues and management, reporting issues and offering support.

Skills

Food safety

GMP

Supplier coordination

Tools

HACCP knowledge

BRCGS knowledge

Job description

Taiko is seeking a reliable Raw Material Technologist to join our team in the UK. In this role you will manage supplier databases, review raw material specifications, and ensure compliance with HACCP, CCPs and BRCGS standards to maintain high food safety culture.

You will collaborate with suppliers and internal departments, supporting quality assurance and continuous improvement across the site, while upholding health and safety and GMP practices.