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About the Role

As a Raw Materials Technologist, you will ensure every ingredient and piece of packaging meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. This role supports the production of products by working closely with suppliers and internal teams to maintain smooth operations. It is a hands-on, detail-driven position where your work directly impacts product quality and integrity. We seek an individual passionate about raw materials and food safety, bringing energy, enthusiasm, and a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

Perform quality checks on incoming raw materials against approved specifications and standards.
Verify supplier documentation (Certificates of Analysis, safety data sheets, compliance certificates).
Create ingredient QAS and testing standards, understanding their impact on finished product quality attributes.
Collect representative samples of raw materials for laboratory analysis.
Conduct physical and chemical tests as per defined protocols.
Participate in ad-hoc raw material and supplier approvals.
Ensure all inbound materials meet regulatory, safety, and company quality requirements.
Maintain accurate records of inspections, test results, and non-conformance reports.
Identify and report deviations or defects in raw materials.
Initiate corrective actions and communicate with procurement or suppliers as needed.
Liaise with suppliers regarding quality issues and documentation discrepancies.
Support prompt resolution of quality concerns to avoid production delays.
Ensure proper labelling and traceability of raw materials from receipt to storage.
Monitor quarantine and release status of materials.
Participate in root cause analysis for recurring quality issues.
Recommend process improvements to enhance inbound material quality control.
Contribute to the Brighter Future Sustainability Strategy and company's linked OKRs.
Support your function and any direct report(s) to contribute too.

Requirements

Enthusiastic & Positive – Brings energy and a “can-do” attitude to the role.
Fun & Collaborative – Enjoys working in a team environment and contributes to a positive workplace culture.
Proactive & Solution-Oriented – Takes initiative, anticipates challenges, and acts before problems arise.
Willing to Learn & Develop – Open to growth, training, and expanding technical knowledge.
Detail-Oriented & Organised – Ensures accuracy in compliance and documentation.
Strong Communicator – Able to clearly convey technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Benefits

Medicash, Private Health Scheme & Life Insurance
Enhanced Baby Leave – new parents are entitled to sixteen weeks off on full pay during the child’s first year of life (available to team members who have worked for Little Moons for one year at Week 26 of pregnancy)
Mental Health Support – we partner with Health Assured to provide remote emotional support to team members
Discretionary Annual Bonus based on company performance
Respect, Trust, and Honesty – personal and professional maturity is important to us, and we keep each other honest
Your Holidays – 33 days annual leave (Including Bank Holidays)
Additional Days Off with long service
Your Birthday Off
Team Volunteer Days
Cycle to Work Scheme

About the Company

Little Moons is a fast-growing and dynamic business.
Roles and responsibilities can change and grow quickly and at scale.
This represents an opportunity to grow and evolve your role and responsibilities with us and to develop your career at pace.
We will provide you with as much support, guidance, and training as you need.

Equal Opportunity

To be engaged, you must feel included and valued, so we have built, and nurtured, a culture where inclusiveness is not a buzzword, but a way of being.
Our approach to diversity is simple - it’s about embracing everyone, and everyone is welcome at Little Moons.
We are committed to welcoming everyone, regardless of gender identity, orientation or expression.
We are diverse in age, race, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective.
Our diversity fuels our innovation, brings diversity of thought, and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve.