Raw Materials Technologist in Dronfield

Raw Materials Technologist

Location: Dronfield

Shifts: Monday-Friday 8.30-17.00

Salary: Highly Competitive + Healthcare Programs, Discounts, Pension and other Company Benefits

About Us:

We are seeking an experienced Raw Materials Technologist to support a technical team in a senior-level hybrid role. This position combines hands-on technical work with opportunities to influence raw material management across the supply chain. This is a great opportunity for someone with food manufacturing experience, looking to step into a more strategic and leadership-influenced role.

The Benefits:

• Competitive starting salary
• Opportunities to upskill and progress your career with an established company
• Excellent work/life balance – Monday-Friday day shifts
• Company benefits including sick pay, 35 days of leave including bank holidays, generous pension contributions, cycle to work schemes, restaurant discounts and much more!

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-end management of raw materials, including approval, risk assessments, compliance, and supplier performance monitoring.
• Conduct supplier assessments and audits to ensure compliance with food safety, legal, and quality standards.
• Perform risk assessments (HACCP, TACCP, VACCP) and proactively mitigate threats in the supply chain.
• Maintain raw material specifications, compliance records, and audit outcomes using internal systems.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Technical, and Quality teams to provide technical guidance and drive improvements.
• Support continuous improvement by sharing best practices across sites

Key Skills / Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years\’ experience in a Raw Materials or Technical role within food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of raw material compliance, traceability, and supplier risk.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and approvals.
• Knowledge of HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP.
• Ideally holds a Food Science or related degree.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work across teams and with suppliers.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please submit your application today!