Senior Raw Material Technologist

Samworth Brothers; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Health & well-being

Employee discount

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Extended leave

Free on-site parking

Training & growth

Job summary

Samworth Brothers seeks a Senior Raw Materials Technologist to ensure raw materials are safe, legal and right for our products. You will manage material quality, support supplier performance and keep technical information accurate, collaborating with Technical, Procurement, NPD and Operations teams.

Key responsibilities include leading raw materials activities, keeping specifications audit-ready, reviewing supplier information, supporting allergen, nutritional and micro checks, and monitoring

Qualifications

• Experience in raw materials, technical or quality roles within food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of food safety, legality, allergens, HACCP, GMP and customer codes.
• Ability to work with technical systems, specifications and supplier documents.
• Good analytical skills with attention to detail and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead raw materials activities and act as the first point of contact for material‑related queries.
• Keep raw material specifications, documents and data accurate, up to date and audit‑ready.
• Review supplier information and follow up on issues, risks or missing details.
• Support material approval processes, including allergen, nutritional and micro checks.
• Monitor raw material performance and report weekly and monthly KPIs.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality issues quickly and clearly.
• Support investigations into material complaints or non‑conformances.
• Help ensure raw materials meet customer requirements, legal standards and internal policies.
• Work with NPD and Process teams to launch new materials smoothly into production.
• Drive continuous improvement across raw material controls, systems and processes.

Skills

Raw materials experience

Quality systems

HACCP GMP

Data analysis

Supplier documents

Attention to detail

Job description

As a Senior Raw Materials Technologist, you make sure all raw materials are safe, legal and right for our products. You manage material quality, support supplier performance and keep technical information accurate. You work with Technical, Procurement, NPD and Operations teams to protect product quality and ensure we meet all customer and legal standards every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead raw materials activities and act as the first point of contact for material‑related queries.
• Keep raw material specifications, documents and data accurate, up to date and audit‑ready.
• Review supplier information and follow up on issues, risks or missing details.
• Support material approval processes, including allergen, nutritional and micro checks.
• Monitor raw material performance and report weekly and monthly KPIs.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality issues quickly and clearly.
• Support investigations into material complaints or non‑conformances.
• Help ensure raw materials meet customer requirements, legal standards and internal policies.
• Work with NPD and Process teams to launch new materials smoothly into production.
• Drive continuous improvement across raw material controls, systems and processes.

About You

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together.

• You will have experience in raw materials, technical or quality roles within food manufacturing.
• Bringing a strong understanding of food safety, legality, allergens, HACCP, GMP and customer codes.
• Being confident working with technical systems, specifications and supplier documents.
• You will have good analytical skills and the ability to spot risks early.
• With strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• An ability to support, coach and influence others in a positive and practical way.

What We Offer

We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.

• Company pension scheme
• Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Opportunity for extended leave
• Free on-site parking
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK’s best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, we’re proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son.

With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do—from the food we make to the careers we build.

At Samworth Brothers, you’re more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.