At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure raw materials meet standards, conduct audits, and manage supplier assurance systems.
- Company: Join a leading food safety company with a focus on quality and compliance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and learning in food safety.
- Why this job: Be part of a passionate team ensuring food safety and quality across the supply chain.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in food industry, strong communication skills, and detail-oriented mindset.
The predicted salary is between 29250 - 35750 £ per year.
This is an ideal position for a motivated and detail-oriented Supplier Assurance Technologist to join an experienced technical team. This role is key to ensuring the raw materials and packaging meet internal, BRCGS, and retailer standards. You’ll manage supplier assurance systems, conduct audits, and support compliance across our supply chain.
- Approve raw materials from concept to launch
- Maintain and update raw material specifications and databases
- Write QAS and QC Hold instructions for higher-risk materials
- Conduct integrity risk assessments and VACCP for food and packaging
- Monitor and approve suppliers, including technical query resolution
- Review and challenge supplier non-conformances
- Audit supplier sites (UK and abroad) and goat farms
- Represent raw materials in HACCP, VACCP & TACCP teams
- Ensure traceability across the supply chain
- Conduct internal audits against BRCGS and customer standards
- Stay informed on regulatory and customer standard changes
- Support external audits and present supplier approval documentation
The Person Specification:
- Self-motivated and flexible
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- Strong communication (written and verbal)
- Collaborative and systems-driven
- Detail-oriented with a proactive approach
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in the food industry
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and computer systems
- Strong initiative, time management, and attention to detail
- Passionate about food safety and compliance
- Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally
- Experience in food manufacturing technical roles
- Knowledge of BRCGS and retailer standards
- Understanding of UK/EU regulatory frameworks
- Food Safety Level 3 and HACCP Level 3
- TACCP & VACCP training
- Good communication / interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate across departments / suppliers and external customers
- Strong organisational, project management and co-ordination skills to assist with critical path deadlines
- Can effectively time manage, working to tight deadlines
- Working knowledge of the factory and raw materials currently used on site
- Key team player and eager to learn
- Hardworking and passionate with an eye for detail
- Technical knowledge on food safety and functionality of key ingredients / additives for declaration purposes
Raw Materials Technologist in Newport employer: Resourcing Partnership Ltd
Resourcing Partnership Ltd offers an exceptional work environment for Engineering Managers in the FMCG manufacturing sector, located in the UK. With a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and team development, employees benefit from a collaborative culture that fosters innovation and personal growth. The company prioritises safety and quality, ensuring that you can thrive in a supportive atmosphere while making a meaningful impact in the industry.
Contact Details:
Resourcing Partnership Ltd Recruitment Team
