Supplier Quality Technologist
Added 12 Oct · still live
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£48,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2482 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 55% sure that is the right code. Tate & Lyle Sugars is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
This could also be SOC 3115 (Quality assurance technicians). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
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New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2482 Quality assurance and regulatory professionals Most likely code | £33,800 | £38,600 | £43,400 | £48,200 |
3115 Quality assurance technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.
Job Title
Supplier Quality Technologist
Today’s Date
Oct 2026
Location
Lisbon, Thames (Optionally Hybrid 3 days office)
Grade
Reports To
Director, Food Safety & Supplier Quality
FLSA Status
Exempt
Company Description
The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.
Overview
Job Title
Supplier Quality Technologist
Today’s Date
Oct 2026
Location
Lisbon, Thames (Optionally Hybrid 3 days office)
Grade
Reports To
Director, Food Safety & Supplier Quality
FLSA Status
Exempt
Company Description
The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.
Overview
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The Supplier Quality Technologist is responsible for ensuring that suppliers and purchased materials consistently meet company quality, food safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements. The role owns a designated category of raw materials, ingredients, packaging, or services and applies a science and risk-based approach to supplier management, performance monitoring, auditing, and continuous improvement.
Working closely with Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, Quality, and New Product Development teams, the Supplier Quality Technologist helps protect consumers, safeguard the business, and support supply continuity by ensuring suppliers operate in compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) expectations.
Roles & Responsibilities
The following will apply for the designated area of responsibility for the ole which may be by material category, geographical region or supplier set:
Working closely with Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, Quality, and New Product Development teams, the Supplier Quality Technologist helps protect consumers, safeguard the business, and support supply continuity by ensuring suppliers operate in compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) expectations.
Roles & Responsibilities
The following will apply for the designated area of responsibility for the ole which may be by material category, geographical region or supplier set:
- Own and manage an assigned category of suppliers, raw materials, ingredients, packaging, or services.
- Ensure suppliers and materials comply with applicable food safety, regulatory and customer requirements, including FDA regulations, GFSI standards and internal specifications.
- Risk assess each supplier and material combination in use within FCC, ASR and Ingredients Plus global manufacturing network and implement and appropriate and proportionate level of auditing, testing and other verification and monitoring activities as needed to protect operations from food safety, regulatory and functional risk of materials.
- Collect and maintain supplier quality and regulatory due diligence documents for all supplier and material combinations
- .Monitor and review supplier quality, food safety, regulatory compliance and performance metrics, identifying trends, risks and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Research & Development, New Product Development, Operations and Procurement teams to ensure supplier and material compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
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- Experience working in a GFSI (BRC / IFS / SQF / FSSC22000) manufacturing environment, HACCP, & Food Safety.
- Experience performing audits of internal and external suppliers / manufacturing facilities
- Utilization of Quality Assurance systems and supplier corrective action programs
- Experience of working independently to influence others and achieve objectives within a framework of authorization
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (e.g. Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology) from an accredited college/university
- PCQI (FSMA, FSVP); training provided
- GFSI Lead Auditor certification; training provided
- None
ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)
In this section of the job description, list each essential knowledge, skills, abilities and personal attributes that that someone must have in order to perform the position successfully.
Core Competencies
- Analytical Thinking & Decision Making – Identifies and understands trends and/or issues; connects data points through analysis to arrive at a logical conclusion.
- Business & Financial Acumen – Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the financial, accounting, marketing and operational functions of our organization; interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better corporate decisions.
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- Adaptability/Flexibility – Maintaining effectiveness in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities and people.
- Continuous Improvement – Establishes methods and utilizes specialized techniques to monitor and improve performance of systems and processes.
- Self-Development – Seeks feedback on one’s strengths and weaknesses and initiates activities to increase or enhance their knowledge, skills, and proficiency in order to perform more effectively or enhance their career.
- Primary language is English
- Ability to read/write/speak in Portuguese, Spanish, German or French is a plus
- 10-20%
- Must be able to travel freely and on short notice within the home region (UK/EU/Schengen area)
Thames Refinery, London
At Tate & Lyle Sugars, our goal is to be the most admired sweetener Company.
Service Excellence - Be the industry's Gold Standard by a relentless focus on reliability, providing products with superior quality and excellent customer services. Efficiency and Sustainability - Eliminate inefficiency to be a sustainable, low cost producer and to generate fuel for reinvestment. Value-Add - create strategic advantage and enhanced profitability through value-added products and services. The foundation of our values is Talent and Culture as we aim to build, retain and motivate a winning team.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Tate & Lyle Sugars, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Quality assurance and regulatory professionals (SOC 2482) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sampleSOC 2482
- Middle half £39,520–66,040
- Median £49,504
- Going rate £48,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,800–43,400
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Not necessarily. Tate & Lyle Sugars holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2482 going rate of £48,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.