Raw Material Technologist

The Vacancy Raw Material Technologist - Craigavon Are you looking for your next opportunity in Food Technology, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, or Regulatory Affairs? We're seeking a detail-focused Raw Material Technologist to manage raw material specifications, supplier certifications, risk assessments, and ingredient compliance across our supply chain.

Key Responsibilities Review, approve, and maintain raw material specifications. Ensure supplier certifications and compliance documents remain current. Complete raw material and packaging risk assessments. Verify on-pack claims including Organic, Vegan, RSPO, Animal Welfare, and PDO certifications. Support suppliers with specification systems and compliance requirements. Manage SAP raw material codes and specification updates. Act as the key contact for supplier and raw material queries.

About You Food-related qualification or experience in a Technical, QA, Compliance, or Food Manufacturing role. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Excellent communication skills. Comfortable using Excel, Word, and internal systems.

Desirable Experience writing product or raw material specifications. Knowledge of food legislation and retailer requirements.

Experience with customer specification systems. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced food manufacturing business and develop your career in Food Technology, Compliance, Specifications, and Raw Material Management. Apply today to be part of our team! Our Story Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products. Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day.

Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.