Raw Material Technologist

About

The Role As a Raw Materials Technologist, you help make sure every ingredient and packaging item used on site is safe, legal and high‑quality. You keep raw material data up to date, challenge suppliers when needed, support NPD and Process teams and resolve issues before they affect production.

Key Responsibilities:

Complete raw material risk assessments, including TACCP/VACCP updates when new ingredients are introduced.

Work with NPD and Process teams from concept through to launch, ensuring ingredients meet standards and are launched correctly.

Keep raw material information accurate in systems such as Point 74 / Recipe Professor / Foods Connected / System 21.Challenge suppliers on specification content, missing details or compliance issues.

Manage raw material documentation including specs, certificates, intake checks and changes.

Support internal audits and complete regular traceability exercises.
About You

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience:

You will have experience in raw materials, QA, supply chain or technical roles.

Bringing a good understanding of food safety, HACCP, allergens and specification requirements.

You will have the ability to challenge suppliers when information is unclear or incorrect.

With strong data and systems skills, with good attention to detail.

You will be someone with a proactive, problem‑solving attitude.

What We Offer  

We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.

Company pension scheme
Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
Employee discount scheme
Experience annual pay reviews
Profit related pay
Opportunity for extended leave
Free on-site parking
Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

About You About UsSamworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK’s best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, we’re proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son.  

With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do—from the food we make to the careers we build.  

At Samworth Brothers, you’re more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!  
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.  

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Monday - Friday Normal Start & Finish Time:
08.30 - 17.00