Raw Materials Technologist

2 Sisters Food Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted onsite canteen

Grocery Aid counselling

Job summary

2 Sisters Food Group is seeking a Raw Materials Technologist at The Pizza Factory. You will manage raw material specifications, supplier documentation, and approvals, ensuring compliance across two sites. You will lead data handling and liaise with internal teams and suppliers to address technical queries.

Experience in food manufacturing with a focus on raw materials and HACCP Level 3 is essential. The role involves managing audits, maintaining system specs, and supporting site production with

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing with a focus on raw materials and supplier documentation.
• Strong numerical and data handling skills for specs and records.
• Attention to detail essential for compliance and audits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate raw material specifications and technical documentation.
• Support supplier and raw material approvals, risk assessments and reviews.
• Ensure materials meet food safety, allergen, legal and customer requirements.
• Communicate material changes with internal teams and suppliers.
• Keep documentation audit-ready for internal and external reviews.

Skills

Food manufacturing

Raw materials

HACCP Level 3

Attention to detail

Retailer systems

Tools

Technical systems

Job description

Salary: Highly Competitive + Discounts + Pension

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

About the Role

We are looking for a Raw Materials Technologist to join our technical team at The Pizza Factory and take responsibility for managing and maintaining raw material specifications and supplier documentation. You will be working as part of a team with management responsibilities of 2 x direct reports.

You will ensure that all raw materials used on site are fully approved, compliant, and accurately recorded, supporting safe and consistent production across the two sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, compliant raw material specifications and technical documentation
• Support the supplier and raw material approval process, including risk assessments and document reviews
• Ensure raw material data meets food safety, allergen, legal, and customer requirements
• Liaise with internal teams to communicate raw material changes and resolve technical queries
• Keep documentation organised and audit‑ready, supporting internal and external audits

About You

You will have experience within food manufacturing, in a raw materials‑focused role, and bring a highly organised, detail‑oriented approach to your work. You are comfortable working with data, specifications, and retailer systems, and confident liaising with both internal teams and external suppliers.

Key Skills / Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with understanding of ingredient compliance, traceability and supplier documentation
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with technical systems
• Excellent attention to detail is essential
• Food Safety and HACCP Level 3 minimum
• Experience in sectors such as ready meals, pizza, bakery, or other ready-to‑eat savoury products is preferred
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of the bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme via Wisdom
• Discounted onsite canteen
• Access to Grocery Aid counselling services

Why Join Us?

As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.