Raw Materials Specification Technologist

3 days ago

Evesham, Worcestershire, United Kingdom The Compleat Food Group Full time

Raw Materials Technologist

Who We Are:

At The Compleat Food Group we're not just serving up great food, we're creating an environment where our people can thrive. As one of the leading chilled prepared food manufacturers in the UK food industry, we believe that our employees are the secret ingredient to our success. We're passionate about fostering a culture where quality, innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the forefront.

Location:
 Harvey and Brockless, Evesham, WR11 1GR

Harvey and Brockless are producers and distributors of speciality foods, working with artisan food producers across the globe. At our site in Evesham, we develop our own bespoke sauces and dips.

Hours:
 Monday – Friday, 9:00 -17:00

Salary:
 Up to £37,000 DOE

Purpose:

To support risk assessments, approving, and maintaining specifications for raw materials and finished products. The role also involves ensuring that all current and new suppliers are assessed, approved, and monitored based on established criteria for food safety, quality, integrity, and legality.

Key Duties:

  • Manage raw material specifications and risk assessments (including ingredients, packaging, and consumables), conducting reviews as needed.
  • Ensure raw materials align with customer codes of practice and are fit for purpose, making challenges where necessary.
  • Update raw material and finished product specifications
  • Obtain necessary product-specific documentation from existing and potential suppliers
  • Perform supplier risk assessments to ensure compliance with customer requirements and BRC standards.
  • Assist the compliance team in maintaining supplier documentation to ensure compliance, due diligence, and audit readiness, in line with legislation and customer requirements.
  • Collaborate with New Product Development and Procurement teams to assess new raw materials, offering feedback and posing challenges
  • Perform incoming raw material checks to ensure they meet specifications.
  • Address customer, supplier, and sales queries promptly and professionally.
  • Carry out internal audits to ensure the quality management system is effective.
  • Updating allergen and nutritional information into relevant system

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

  • Previous Technical experience within food manufacturing.
  • Experience of raw material specifications and associated quality standards.
  • Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and food safety systems.
  • HACCP- Level 2 or higher
  • Good IT skills including Microsoft office

Benefits to include:

  • 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
  • Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
  • Employee well-being and community support groups
  • Charity Initiatives and Team events
  • 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.

We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity's employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

Recruitment Agencies:

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to  and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.

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