Pilgrim's Europe

About the Company

Pilgrim’s Europe is a top UK and European food company employing 20,000 people across 40+ sites in the UK, Ireland, France and The Netherlands. We are a leader in making quality food sustainably in partnership with local farmers through our poultry, pork, lamb and beef supply chains.

Driven by passion and insight, we create better food for everyone, producing own label and branded fresh chicken, pork and lamb, as well as authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products for multiple markets.

Our iconic brands include Richmond, Fridge Raiders, Denny, Galtee, Rollover, Oakhouse and Moy Park.

Building on the best of Moy Park, Pilgrim’s UK, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services, we bring unrivalled scale and expertise to our customers and the opportunity of a better future for our employees.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Pilgrim's Europe

Job Title

Product Specification Technologist

Job Description

Job Title: Product Specification Technologist Role Summary: Draft, approve, and maintain accurate finished product specifications, ensuring consistency with source data and adherence to delivery deadlines. Provide technical support throughout the specification lifecycle. Expectations: - Deliver precise specifications that meet company and industry standards. - Communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams (engineering, quality, manufacturing, supplier) to resolve specification issues. - Maintain documentation integrity and traceability. Key Responsibilities: - Create and edit product specifications using standard templates and tools. - Verify source data accuracy and reconcile discrepancies. - Approve specifications in compliance with internal controls. - Update and archive specifications promptly. - Participate in reviews and audits of specification documents. - Track version history and ensure all stakeholders receive updated documents. Required Skills: - Technical writing and documentation expertise. - Strong analytical and data verification skills. - Proficiency with specification or PLM software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, IBM Engineering). - Attention to detail and quality focus. - Effective communication and collaboration. - Time‑management and meeting‑deadline discipline. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Product Design, Manufacturing, or related field. - Certification in PLM or product lifecycle management (preferred). - Knowledge of ISO 9001 or related quality standards (preferred).

Grantham, United kingdom

On site

14-12-2025

Company Name

Pilgrim's Europe

Job Title

Specifications Technologist

Job Description

Job Title: Specifications Technologist Role Summary: Provide technical support by creating, reviewing, and maintaining finished product specifications. Ensure all specifications accurately reflect source data (raw material data, factory recipes, and related documentation) and comply with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and internal policies. Expactations: Deliver high‑quality specifications within established timeframes. Communicate changes effectively to cross‑functional teams and maintain traceability of all specification documents. Key Responsibilities: - Draft, edit, and approve finished product specifications. - Validate specification accuracy against source data and regulatory requirements. - Manage specification change requests and document approvals. - Coordinate with product development, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs to resolve specification issues. - Maintain an up‑to‑date specification database and ensure audit trail integrity. Required Skills: - Strong technical writing and documentation skills. - Detail‑oriented with an ability to spot inconsistencies. - Knowledge of food/chemical product specifications and relevant regulations (e.g., FDA, EU, ISO). - Proficiency in spreadsheets and database tools. - Effective communication and teamwork abilities. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related technical field. - Familiarity with specification management systems; certification in regulatory affairs or quality management is an advantage.

Grantham, United kingdom

On site

17-12-2025

Company Name

Pilgrim's Europe

Job Title

Raw Material Technologist

Job Description

**Job Title** Raw Material Technologist **Role Summary** Provide technical support to the raw material and supplier management process. Ensure ingredient specifications and supplier certifications are requested, reviewed, approved, and maintained in accordance with quality and regulatory standards. **Expectations** - Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date ingredient specification documents and supplier certification records. - Verify that all incoming raw materials meet established specifications and regulatory requirements. - Act as the technical liaison between suppliers, quality assurance, R&D, and production teams. **Key Responsibilities** - Request, review, approve, and document ingredient specifications and supplier certifications. - Coordinate with suppliers to obtain and validate necessary documentation (e.g., certificates of analysis, safety data sheets). - Update and maintain the raw material database and document control system. - Perform or coordinate quality inspections and laboratory tests of incoming raw materials. - Evaluate new raw material suppliers for feasibility, cost, quality, and compliance. - Collaborate with R&D to integrate new ingredients into product development. - Support audits and internal compliance reviews related to raw material sourcing. **Required Skills** - Knowledge of raw material specifications, food chemistry, or materials science. - Experience with supplier qualification and certification processes. - Proficiency in document management and data entry. - Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. - Effective communication skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders. - Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., FDA, EU, ISO). **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Materials Science, or related field. - Relevant industry certifications such as ISO 9001, HACCP, SQF, or equivalent (preferred).

Craigavon, United kingdom

On site

15-01-2026