Overview
Raw Materials Technologist Jobs in Greater London, UK at Little Moons
Location: Greater London
Salary: A competitive salary is available plus great company benefits
Location: Little HQ, Park Royal
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, typically between 2pm – 10pm (evening shift), with flexibility as required, including weekend work when needed.
Little Moons are bite-sized, handheld balls of artisan gelato, cheesecake, and ganache wrapped in a soft and chewy rice flour dough to create a distinctive snack that’s bursting with flavour.
Their rollout has been pioneered by sister and brother duo Vivien and Howard Wong, who founded Little Moons in 2010. The product’s roots are in high‑end restaurants, but over the last decade, retail packs have swept the frozen and chilled snacking categories in grocery and food service.
Little Moons has rapidly established mochi, and frozen and chilled snacking, across the world. In 2025 we generated more than £50m revenue, and in 2026 we continue to drive towards high levels of growth. We are also a Certified B Corporation, which reflects our strong commitment to balancing profit and purpose. This certification means we are part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact, reinforcing our dedication to making a meaningful difference.
We are very proud of the culture that we have built at Little Moons. Not to stroke our own egos, but we are a great bunch of people – smart, passionate, interesting, and funny – who work hard to support and live our values, all the while keeping our mission in our fore thoughts.
The Role
As a Raw Materials Technologist, you’ll be at the heart of ensuring every ingredient and piece of packaging meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. This role is all about making sure what goes into our products is as exceptional as what comes out. You’ll work closely with suppliers and internal teams to keep everything running smoothly, supporting the production of products our customers love.
It’s a hands‑on, detail‑driven role where your work directly impacts the quality and integrity of what we deliver. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about raw materials and food safety, and who brings energy, enthusiasm, and a proactive mindset to the team. If that sounds like you, this is your chance to make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities Inbound Raw Material Inspection
- Perform quality checks on incoming raw materials against approved specifications and standards.
- Verify supplier documentation (Certificates of Analysis, safety data sheets, compliance certificates).
- Responsible for creating ingredient QAS and testing standards, with an understanding of how this subsequently impacts the quality attributes of our finished products.
Sampling & Testing
- Collect representative samples of raw materials for laboratory analysis.
- Conduct physical and chemical tests as per defined protocols.
Compliance & Documentation
- Involvement 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.
Non‑Conformance Management
- 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 resolution of quality concerns promptly to avoid production delays.
Inventory & Traceability
- 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.
- 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.
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Title: Raw Materials Technologist
Company: Little Moons
Location: Greater London, UK
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