Senior Raw Materials Technologist

2 Sisters Food Group; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Health Assured EAP & Grocery Aid

Company Pension Scheme

Boparan Restaurant Group Discount

Cycle2Work Scheme

Job summary

2 Sisters Food Group in Carlisle is seeking an experienced Senior Raw Materials Technologist to own raw material specifications, risk assessments and supplier compliance. You will ensure materials meet required quality, safety and compliance standards, and work with NPD, Process, Buying and suppliers to bring new materials on site.

You’ll provide technical guidance, assess material suitability, and support audits while maintaining strong collaboration across Technical, NPD, Process and Supply

Qualifications

• Strong experience with raw material specifications and technical documentation.
• Understanding of food quality, safety and compliance.
• Experience with suppliers and supply bases.
• Ability to complete and understand risk assessments.
• Experience supporting or responding to technical audits.
• Attention to detail and data/reporting skills.
• Experience working with Marks & Spencer requirements would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain raw material specifications, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with NPD and Process teams on new products and raw materials.
• Assess new materials and advise on suitability and requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure materials meet agreed specs.
• Support communication between suppliers, Buyers and customers on RM matters.
• Complete RM risk assessments and implement controls.
• Assist audits and act as technical contact for RM queries.
• Collaborate across Technical, NPD, Process, Buying and Supply Chain teams to uphold quality and safety.

Skills

Raw material specs

Technical documentation

Food quality & safety

Audits experience

Supplier management

Data analysis

M&S requirements

Tools

Excel

Job description

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 multiple 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 customers including major retailers like Aldi, Co-op and Marks & Spencer.

Location: Carlisle

Working Hours: 08:30-17:00

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 multiple 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 customers including major retailers like Aldi, Co-op and Marks & Spencer.

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Raw Materials Technologist to join our Technical team and take ownership of raw material specifications, risk assessments and supplier compliance. This is a varied role that sits at the heart of our technical operation, working closely with NPD, Process, Buying, suppliers and customers to ensure that new and existing raw materials meet the required quality, safety and compliance standards. You’ll play an important role in bringing new materials into the business, providing technical advice and making sure what is specified is exactly what arrives onsite.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Completing and maintaining raw material specifications, ensuring they are accurate, up to date and compliant.
• Working closely with the NPD and Process teams on new products and raw materials.
• Assessing new materials and providing technical advice around their suitability and requirements.
• Working directly with the supply base to ensure materials supplied meet the agreed specifications and requirements.
• Supporting communication between suppliers, Buyers and customers on raw material-related matters.
• Completing raw material risk assessments and ensuring appropriate controls are in place.
• Supporting audits and acting as a technical point of contact for raw material queries, helping to demonstrate compliance.
• Working collaboratively across the Technical, NPD, Process, Buying and Supply Chain teams to maintain high standards of quality and food safety.

You’ll Ideally Have

• Strong experience working with raw material specifications and technical documentation.
• A good understanding of food quality, safety and compliance.
• Experience working with suppliers and supply bases.
• The ability to complete and understand risk assessments.
• Experience supporting or responding to technical audits.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence working with data, spreadsheets and reports.
• Previous experience working with M&S requirements would be highly beneficial.

Why Join Us?

• Up to 33 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid, offering confidential support services 365 days a year
• Company Pension Scheme
• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount
• Cycle2Work Scheme