Raw Material and Specifications Technologist page is loaded Raw Material and Specifications Technologistlocations: Mitchamposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R - 561Primary Location :MITCHAM, United KingdomAt Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture.We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet . If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, join us !The Raw Materials & Specifications Technologist plays a key role in ensuring the safety, legality, and integrity of all ingredients and packaging used in the manufacture of our finished products. This position owns supplier approval, raw material and packaging specifications, and supply chain risk assessments, working closely with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams. It is a fast-paced, detail-driven role with real impact on product quality, brand protection, and consumer trust. Key Responsibilities Liaise with local site R&D and procurement teams on new raw material requirements and new suppliers. Management of supplier approval & review system for all existing and new suppliers of ingredients, services and packaging. Management of raw material & packaging specifications. Completion of raw material risk assessments including raw material, vulnerability and integrity. Monitoring and traceability auditing of compliance for all brand integrity product claims back to raw materials. Completion of packaging risk assessments including food contact and integrity claims. Management of supply chain information. Review of horizon scanning and investigating with suppliers. Manage supplier non-compliances and investigations. Liaise with the Group Technical and Procurement teams on group projects and documentation. Completion and maintenance of customer specifications. Completion of customer chains of custody/supply chain maps Review and approval of suppliers and specifications (raw materials and packaging) Attending pre and post-trial meetings. Responding to customer enquiries. Completion of internal audits as a member of the internal auditing team. Any other reasonable projects/duties deemed fit by the Technical Services Manager. Other reasonable tasks to support the technical function. Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will preferably have the following: Level 3 HACCP Level 3 Food Safety Knowledge and experience of retailer specification completion. Good working knowledge of raw materials and food contact packaging. Demonstrable competence in completion of customer specifications. Demonstrable competence in completion of quality documents and systems. Attention to detail. Good standards of numeracy and literacy. Computer literacy. Benefits Free on-site parking. Pension. Free lunch provided. Employee Assistance Programme. We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Raw Material and Specifications Technologist page is loaded Raw Material and Specifications Technologistlocations: Mitchamposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R - 561Primary Location :MITCHAM, United KingdomAt Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture.We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet . If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, join us !The Raw Materials & Specifications Technologist plays a key role in ensuring the safety, legality, and integrity of all ingredients and packaging used in the manufacture of our finished products. This position owns supplier approval, raw material and packaging specifications, and supply chain risk assessments, working closely with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams. It is a fast-paced, detail-driven role with real impact on product quality, brand protection, and consumer trust. Key Responsibilities Liaise with local site R&D and procurement teams on new raw material requirements and new suppliers. Management of supplier approval & review system for all existing and new suppliers of ingredients, services and packaging. Management of raw material & packaging specifications. Completion of raw material risk assessments including raw material, vulnerability and integrity. Monitoring and traceability auditing of compliance for all brand integrity product claims back to raw materials. Completion of packaging risk assessments including food contact and integrity claims. Management of supply chain information. Review of horizon scanning and investigating with suppliers. Manage supplier non-compliances and investigations. Liaise with the Group Technical and Procurement teams on group projects and documentation. Completion and maintenance of customer specifications. Completion of customer chains of custody/supply chain maps Review and approval of suppliers and specifications (raw materials and packaging) Attending pre and post-trial meetings. Responding to customer enquiries. Completion of internal audits as a member of the internal auditing team. Any other reasonable projects/duties deemed fit by the Technical Services Manager. Other reasonable tasks to support the technical function. Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will preferably have the following: Level 3 HACCP Level 3 Food Safety Knowledge and experience of retailer specification completion. Good working knowledge of raw materials and food contact packaging. Demonstrable competence in completion of customer specifications. Demonstrable competence in completion of quality documents and systems. Attention to detail. Good standards of numeracy and literacy. Computer literacy. Benefits Free on-site parking. Pension. Free lunch provided. Employee Assistance Programme. We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.
Job Title: Packaging Specialist - Poland This position has now been filled, but has been left on our website as we have other similar vacancies to this on an ongoing basis that might interest you. More importantly, we have vacancies that are not advertised due to their confidential nature; therefore it would certainly be in your interest to email your CV, as a Word document, depending on which sector you are in, to: Head of Packaging recruitment - Greg Nelson - Head of Print recruitment - Neil Pearson - Head Paper recruitment - Gary Young - Board level, account management and all levels of sales vacancies - Our divisional heads will then email your CV internally to the consultant who specialises in your exact sector, for example a category of packaging is cartons, a category of print is print management, in fact we have over 30 specialist categories. Our specialist consultant will contact you if we have a live vacancy that matches, or contact you in the near future as soon a good match to skill set and experience becomes available. This Polish manufacturer seeks an experienced packaging technologist for a 1 year contract. Development of new packaging: development of new packaging that will be produced in or for the plant, in line with market needs, as required by Category Development (development of a new shape, from the first artistic design to the mock up, and subsequent industrialisation). Technical management of packaging components: management of the technical and commercial approval related to the introduction of any new packaging component variant in the plant. Global expertise in packaging materials: need for global knowledge/competence in the field of packaging materials, concepts and production, and concerning filling technologies, equipment, and environmental impact. Lead packaging projects in the assigned production site or across several sites. Apply now If you have registered with us and wish to use your existing details to apply for this vacancy please login here. If you would like to register with us please click here. To apply for this vacancy fill in the form below. The following fields are required. We ask that you only apply for any of our vacancies if you are resident in the UK and you work / have recently worked in the print, packaging or paper sectors. We prefer MS Word format (.doc or .docx). Being the largest recruitment company in print, packaging and paper we receive new vacancies on a daily basis. The software we use to "skill match" can "read" a word document but not a PDF. You will be considered for many more positions if your CV is in word format.
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Packaging Specialist - Poland This position has now been filled, but has been left on our website as we have other similar vacancies to this on an ongoing basis that might interest you. More importantly, we have vacancies that are not advertised due to their confidential nature; therefore it would certainly be in your interest to email your CV, as a Word document, depending on which sector you are in, to: Head of Packaging recruitment - Greg Nelson - Head of Print recruitment - Neil Pearson - Head Paper recruitment - Gary Young - Board level, account management and all levels of sales vacancies - Our divisional heads will then email your CV internally to the consultant who specialises in your exact sector, for example a category of packaging is cartons, a category of print is print management, in fact we have over 30 specialist categories. Our specialist consultant will contact you if we have a live vacancy that matches, or contact you in the near future as soon a good match to skill set and experience becomes available. This Polish manufacturer seeks an experienced packaging technologist for a 1 year contract. Development of new packaging: development of new packaging that will be produced in or for the plant, in line with market needs, as required by Category Development (development of a new shape, from the first artistic design to the mock up, and subsequent industrialisation). Technical management of packaging components: management of the technical and commercial approval related to the introduction of any new packaging component variant in the plant. Global expertise in packaging materials: need for global knowledge/competence in the field of packaging materials, concepts and production, and concerning filling technologies, equipment, and environmental impact. Lead packaging projects in the assigned production site or across several sites. Apply now If you have registered with us and wish to use your existing details to apply for this vacancy please login here. If you would like to register with us please click here. To apply for this vacancy fill in the form below. The following fields are required. We ask that you only apply for any of our vacancies if you are resident in the UK and you work / have recently worked in the print, packaging or paper sectors. We prefer MS Word format (.doc or .docx). Being the largest recruitment company in print, packaging and paper we receive new vacancies on a daily basis. The software we use to "skill match" can "read" a word document but not a PDF. You will be considered for many more positions if your CV is in word format.
Job Title: Packaging Specialist - Poland This position has now been filled, but has been left on our website as we have other similar vacancies to this on an ongoing basis that might interest you. More importantly, we have vacancies that are not advertised due to their confidential nature; therefore it would certainly be in your interest to email your CV, as a Word document, depending on which sector you are in, to: Head of Packaging recruitment - Greg Nelson - Head of Print recruitment - Neil Pearson - Head Paper recruitment - Gary Young - Board level, account management and all levels of sales vacancies - Our divisional heads will then email your CV internally to the consultant who specialises in your exact sector, for example a category of packaging is cartons, a category of print is print management, in fact we have over 30 specialist categories. Our specialist consultant will contact you if we have a live vacancy that matches, or contact you in the near future as soon a good match to skill set and experience becomes available. This Polish manufacturer seeks an experienced packaging technologist for a 1 year contract. Development of new packaging: development of new packaging that will be produced in or for the plant, in line with market needs, as required by Category Development (development of a new shape, from the first artistic design to the mock up, and subsequent industrialisation). Technical management of packaging components: management of the technical and commercial approval related to the introduction of any new packaging component variant in the plant. Global expertise in packaging materials: need for global knowledge/competence in the field of packaging materials, concepts and production, and concerning filling technologies, equipment, and environmental impact. Lead packaging projects in the assigned production site or across several sites. Apply now If you have registered with us and wish to use your existing details to apply for this vacancy please login here. If you would like to register with us please click here. To apply for this vacancy fill in the form below. The following fields are required. We ask that you only apply for any of our vacancies if you are resident in the UK and you work / have recently worked in the print, packaging or paper sectors. We prefer MS Word format (.doc or .docx). Being the largest recruitment company in print, packaging and paper we receive new vacancies on a daily basis. The software we use to "skill match" can "read" a word document but not a PDF. You will be considered for many more positions if your CV is in word format.
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Packaging Specialist - Poland This position has now been filled, but has been left on our website as we have other similar vacancies to this on an ongoing basis that might interest you. More importantly, we have vacancies that are not advertised due to their confidential nature; therefore it would certainly be in your interest to email your CV, as a Word document, depending on which sector you are in, to: Head of Packaging recruitment - Greg Nelson - Head of Print recruitment - Neil Pearson - Head Paper recruitment - Gary Young - Board level, account management and all levels of sales vacancies - Our divisional heads will then email your CV internally to the consultant who specialises in your exact sector, for example a category of packaging is cartons, a category of print is print management, in fact we have over 30 specialist categories. Our specialist consultant will contact you if we have a live vacancy that matches, or contact you in the near future as soon a good match to skill set and experience becomes available. This Polish manufacturer seeks an experienced packaging technologist for a 1 year contract. Development of new packaging: development of new packaging that will be produced in or for the plant, in line with market needs, as required by Category Development (development of a new shape, from the first artistic design to the mock up, and subsequent industrialisation). Technical management of packaging components: management of the technical and commercial approval related to the introduction of any new packaging component variant in the plant. Global expertise in packaging materials: need for global knowledge/competence in the field of packaging materials, concepts and production, and concerning filling technologies, equipment, and environmental impact. Lead packaging projects in the assigned production site or across several sites. Apply now If you have registered with us and wish to use your existing details to apply for this vacancy please login here. If you would like to register with us please click here. To apply for this vacancy fill in the form below. The following fields are required. We ask that you only apply for any of our vacancies if you are resident in the UK and you work / have recently worked in the print, packaging or paper sectors. We prefer MS Word format (.doc or .docx). Being the largest recruitment company in print, packaging and paper we receive new vacancies on a daily basis. The software we use to "skill match" can "read" a word document but not a PDF. You will be considered for many more positions if your CV is in word format.
Supplier Quality Engineer Location: UK with Global Travel (Approx. 20%) - Office (Milton Keynes) based when not travelling Salary: £55,000 + Car/Allowance + Excellent Benefits Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday Are you passionate about raising supplier quality standards and improving global supply chain performance? This is your chance to take ownership of quality across an international supplier base-shaping processes, driving improvements, and making a measurable impact on the quality of raw materials used worldwide. We're looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer (Packaging) to join our clients Procurement team and ensure all suppliers consistently meet and exceed quality expectations. You'll combine hands-on technical work with global collaboration, onsite audits, and strategic improvement initiatives. This role includes up to 20% international travel , with occasional trips lasting up to two weeks as you visit suppliers across the world. This position would be an excellent fit for someone who has previously worked in roles such as Supplier Quality Engineer, Supplier Development Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Engineer, Supplier Auditor, Packaging Technologist (with strong supplier quality focus), Compliance Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer, Supplier Performance Engineer, or Manufacturing Quality Engineer . If you have experience improving supplier performance, managing audits, and driving quality standards across a manufacturing supply chain, you'll thrive in this position. Company Benefits: £55,000 annual salary Car or Car Allowance (negotiable) Salary Exchange Pension Scheme 23 days holiday plus bank holidays Medicash health cash plan Life insurance (2 salary) Free snacks & beverages Catered lunches twice a week Half-day off on your birthday Free onsite parking with EV charge points What You'll Be Doing: Ensuring all global suppliers meet required quality standards Identifying supply chain issues and driving continuous improvement Implementing and enhancing supplier quality processes and documentation Conducting supplier audits and supporting corrective actions Reporting on supplier performance and ensuring improvements are captured Collaborating closely with global suppliers and internal stakeholders Supporting document control, process improvements, and quality reporting Travelling internationally to supplier sites when required You'll uphold the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental responsibility, ensuring that people, products, and processes are always protected in line with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974. What We're Looking for: Experience in Supplier Quality Engineering or a similar manufacturing quality role Degree-qualified or qualified by experience Strong understanding of quality systems, processes, and continuous improvement Audit experience (supplier audits, corrective action follow-up) Excellent communication and relationship-building skills High attention to detail and strong organisational ability Ability to adapt, travel internationally, and work independently A proactive, collaborative, problem-solving mindset Confident using MS Office and general IT systems Commercial awareness and a team-focused approach Interested? If you're a driven Supplier Quality Engineer ready for a role with international reach, real influence, and long-term development- we'd love to hear from you. Apply today! Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Supplier Quality Engineer Location: UK with Global Travel (Approx. 20%) - Office (Milton Keynes) based when not travelling Salary: £55,000 + Car/Allowance + Excellent Benefits Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday Are you passionate about raising supplier quality standards and improving global supply chain performance? This is your chance to take ownership of quality across an international supplier base-shaping processes, driving improvements, and making a measurable impact on the quality of raw materials used worldwide. We're looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer (Packaging) to join our clients Procurement team and ensure all suppliers consistently meet and exceed quality expectations. You'll combine hands-on technical work with global collaboration, onsite audits, and strategic improvement initiatives. This role includes up to 20% international travel , with occasional trips lasting up to two weeks as you visit suppliers across the world. This position would be an excellent fit for someone who has previously worked in roles such as Supplier Quality Engineer, Supplier Development Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Engineer, Supplier Auditor, Packaging Technologist (with strong supplier quality focus), Compliance Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer, Supplier Performance Engineer, or Manufacturing Quality Engineer . If you have experience improving supplier performance, managing audits, and driving quality standards across a manufacturing supply chain, you'll thrive in this position. Company Benefits: £55,000 annual salary Car or Car Allowance (negotiable) Salary Exchange Pension Scheme 23 days holiday plus bank holidays Medicash health cash plan Life insurance (2 salary) Free snacks & beverages Catered lunches twice a week Half-day off on your birthday Free onsite parking with EV charge points What You'll Be Doing: Ensuring all global suppliers meet required quality standards Identifying supply chain issues and driving continuous improvement Implementing and enhancing supplier quality processes and documentation Conducting supplier audits and supporting corrective actions Reporting on supplier performance and ensuring improvements are captured Collaborating closely with global suppliers and internal stakeholders Supporting document control, process improvements, and quality reporting Travelling internationally to supplier sites when required You'll uphold the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental responsibility, ensuring that people, products, and processes are always protected in line with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974. What We're Looking for: Experience in Supplier Quality Engineering or a similar manufacturing quality role Degree-qualified or qualified by experience Strong understanding of quality systems, processes, and continuous improvement Audit experience (supplier audits, corrective action follow-up) Excellent communication and relationship-building skills High attention to detail and strong organisational ability Ability to adapt, travel internationally, and work independently A proactive, collaborative, problem-solving mindset Confident using MS Office and general IT systems Commercial awareness and a team-focused approach Interested? If you're a driven Supplier Quality Engineer ready for a role with international reach, real influence, and long-term development- we'd love to hear from you. Apply today! Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family! At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations: - Hybrid working Enhanced pension scheme Private hea click apply for full job details
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family! At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations: - Hybrid working Enhanced pension scheme Private hea click apply for full job details
A leading and rapidly growing business within the fresh produce sector is looking to appoint a Customer Technologist to support the delivery of customer-focused technical and innovation projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and detail-driven fresh produce technologist who enjoys working cross-functionally and building strong relationships with fresh produce customers, suppliers and internal teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting technical documentation and customer-led projects, ensuring products meet both customer expectations and technical standards. Benefits Opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking fresh produce business Exposure to retailer-facing projects and innovation initiatives A collaborative working environment with strong development potential Responsibilities Support customer technical projects, including NPD, packaging changes and product launches Coordinate shelf-life trials and product testing Maintain technical documentation, SOPs and code sheets Manage artwork and labelling approvals to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements Assist with internal audits and technical reviews Work collaboratively with customers, suppliers and internal teams to deliver technical standards and project objectives If this sounds like its the role for you, apply! Or for a confidential chat about the role call Adam on (phone number removed) or email in to (url removed)
Mar 16, 2026
Full time
A leading and rapidly growing business within the fresh produce sector is looking to appoint a Customer Technologist to support the delivery of customer-focused technical and innovation projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and detail-driven fresh produce technologist who enjoys working cross-functionally and building strong relationships with fresh produce customers, suppliers and internal teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting technical documentation and customer-led projects, ensuring products meet both customer expectations and technical standards. Benefits Opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking fresh produce business Exposure to retailer-facing projects and innovation initiatives A collaborative working environment with strong development potential Responsibilities Support customer technical projects, including NPD, packaging changes and product launches Coordinate shelf-life trials and product testing Maintain technical documentation, SOPs and code sheets Manage artwork and labelling approvals to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements Assist with internal audits and technical reviews Work collaboratively with customers, suppliers and internal teams to deliver technical standards and project objectives If this sounds like its the role for you, apply! Or for a confidential chat about the role call Adam on (phone number removed) or email in to (url removed)
