Raw Materials Technologist (Maternity Cover)
Location: Windmill Lane, Grantham or Craigavon
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
We’re looking for a detail-focused Raw Materials Technologist to support supplier compliance, ingredient safety, and specification accuracy across our business. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to kick start their career.
What You’ll Do
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Request, review and approve raw material specifications and supplier certifications.
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Complete and maintain raw material and packaging risk assessments.
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Keep internal spec systems fully updated and compliant with customer and legislative standards.
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Validate on-pack claims (vegan, welfare, organic, RSPO, PDO etc.).
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Support suppliers with our policies and Smile system.
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Act as the main contact for sites on raw material queries.
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Manage raw material SAP codes and archive obsolete specs.
What You’ll Bring
Essential:
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Food qualification or relevant experience.
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Strong IT and communication skills.
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Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise.
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Self-motivated and able to work to deadlines.
Desirable:
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Experience writing specs or working in technical/regulatory roles.
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Knowledge of food legislation and customer requirements.
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Experience with customer spec systems.
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Interest in ingredient safety and integrity.
Pilgrim's Pride Limited is a division of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, our business is part of the second largest food company in the world, whose team farm, process, prepare, package and deliver fresh, frozen and value-added food products for sale in more than 100 countries.
We are proud to partner with more than 1,000 UK farmers who share our belief in the highest standards on animal welfare, efficiency, and quality. Our own farming operation is 100% RSPCA Higher Welfare, making us the largest producer of higher welfare pork globally, delivering 25% of pig meat to UK consumers.
