Raw Materials Technologist

Company Description

We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies! ……And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge).

FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company.

We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset and our HQ in St Pauls. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing colleagues across all our locations. 

Whilst we know that we have delicious products we also know that that the key ingredient to our success is our people, and the passion we have for our brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?!  We knead people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success.

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that feels empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career. By embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) we create a supportive environment for people to thrive and strive to have more positive impact.

We understand that having formal and on-the-job learning opportunities is key to our colleagues’ professional and personal growth. We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn from each other and grow through a variety of learning experiences.

Our colleagues make our business special. With strong community values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial, and supporting each other whilst meeting our business goals.

About the Role

The Group Raw Material Technologist plays a critical role in managing and maintaining the company’s raw material and supplier database, ensuring all materials and suppliers meet stringent quality, legal, and food safety standards. This position oversees compliance with customer requirements, audit protocols, and legislative obligations while maintaining a comprehensive and accessible system for raw material and packaging information. The role also supports co-packing sites with accurate technical data, coordinates regulatory queries, and provides guidance on new products and legislation when needed. Working closely with technical, development, and procurement teams, the position ensures that only approved, safe, and legal suppliers and materials are used across the business, safeguarding product integrity and supporting efficient operations.

Main Responsibilities

System Management: Maintain and manage raw material and supplier systems (Hamilton Grant, SharePoint, Power BI tools or equivalent), ensuring accurate, up-to-date records and full compliance with legal, customer, and audit requirements.

Risk Assessment & Compliance: Collect and analyze supplier data to support risk assessments, approvals, vulnerability evaluations, and chain of custody for all raw materials.

Technical Support: Provide raw material information and intake specifications to sites; assist with BRC accreditation, retailer requirements, and audits (customer, third-party, and sustainability programs such as UTZ/RFA and RSPO).

Supplier Liaison: Engage with suppliers on ingredient and packaging issues, drive improvements, and ensure raw material testing schedules are completed in full.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with procurement, development, and technical teams to maintain approved supplier lists, manage documentation, and build strong relationships across functions.

Data & Documentation: Support the collation of technical and customer information for projects; maintain customer-specific raw material databases and ensure all quality, food safety, and risk evaluation systems are fully updated.

Issue Resolution: Provide timely support for escalations or rejections, ensuring all incidents are communicated and documented appropriately

Who we are looking for

• Strong knowledge of raw materials, legal requirements, and food safety standards (including HACCP).
• Food science background or relevant industry experience.
• Food Hygiene certification.
• Ability to interpret test results and certificates for raw materials.
• Understanding of supplier QA processes and documentation requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage workload independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work at pace.
• Proficient in data analysis and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with cloud-based systems and basic IT tools (SAP, Word, spreadsheets, LIMS).

Diversity Statement

FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

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