Raw Materials Technologist

Job Description\nRaw Materials Technologist\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Dronfield\n\n\n\n\nShifts: Monday-Friday 8.30-17.00\n\n\n\n\nSalary: Highly Competitive + Healthcare Programs + Discounts + Pension + other Company Benefits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Us\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Role:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are seeking an experienced Raw Materials Technologist to support our 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n* End-to-end management of raw materials, including approval, risk assessments, compliance, and supplier performance monitoring.\n\n\n\n\n* Conduct supplier assessments and audits to ensure compliance with food safety, legal, and quality standards.\n\n\n\n\n* Perform risk assessments (HACCP, TACCP, VACCP) and proactively mitigate threats in the supply chain.\n\n\n\n\n* Maintain raw material specifications, compliance records, and audit outcomes using internal systems.\n\n\n\n\n* Collaborate with Procurement, Technical, and Quality teams to provide technical guidance and drive improvements.\n\n\n\n\n* Support continuous improvement by sharing best practices across sites\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey Skills / Qualifications:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n* Minimum 2 years' experience in a Raw Materials or Technical role within food manufacturing.\n\n\n\n\n* Strong understanding of raw material compliance, traceability, and supplier risk.\n\n\n\n\n* Experience conducting supplier audits and approvals.\n\n\n\n\n* Knowledge of HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP.\n\n\n\n\n* Ideally holds a Food Science or related degree.\n\n\n\n\n* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work across teams and with suppliers.\n\n\n\n\n* Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBenefits:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n* 35 days annual leave including bank holidays\n\n\n\n\n* Refer a friend scheme\n\n\n\n\n* Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year\n\n\n\n\n* Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family.\n\n\n\n\n* Cycle2Work Scheme\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy Join Us?\n\n\n\n\nAs one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n#meals01\n