Process Development Technologist Are you looking to start or continue your career in New Product Development? We have a new opportunity for a Process Development Technologist to join our brilliant team in Barnsley. Who We Are At The Compleat Food Group were not just serving up great food, were creating an environment where our people can thrive click apply for full job details
Oct 28, 2025
Full time
Process Development Technologist Are you looking to start or continue your career in New Product Development? We have a new opportunity for a Process Development Technologist to join our brilliant team in Barnsley. Who We Are At The Compleat Food Group were not just serving up great food, were creating an environment where our people can thrive click apply for full job details
Shape the future with us Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment. The opportunity Are you ready to be the driving force behind innovation at a company that blends global reputation with local heart? Due to the introduction of expansion, we're on the lookout for a passionate Process Development Technologist to champion new products and help drive the success of two brand new production lines at our Coleraine manufacturing site. Step into a pivotal role where your ideas fuel cross-departmental collaboration and continuous process improvement, shaping the future of manufacturing excellence. Key responsibilities: Lead and support trials and change activities in collaboration with RD&A, ensuring compliance with site procedures. Document and evaluate trial data, capturing all relevant outputs. Investigate process equipment and ingredient capabilities through supplier and industry engagement. Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and support quality/process improvements. Validate key process parameters and optimise recipe formulations for quality, yield, cost, and efficiency. Ensure compliance with artwork and labelling legislation. Identify opportunities for raw material substitution and sustainability improvements. Monitor daily manufacturing and quality data for continuous improvement. Coordinate customer visits and provide technical support. Deliver coaching and training across the team. Use systems like SAP, Optiva, and Salesforce to manage products and materials end-to-end. Support additional requests from the Senior Management Team. Qualifications, skills and experience A third level qualification in a scientific or food technology discipline, or equivalent industry experience. Proven experience in a food manufacturing environment. Demonstrated success in process improvement and change management within food production. Hands-on experience with factory trials and product scale-up. Strong understanding of raw material and ingredient selection and their functional usage. Knowledge of customer quality standards, including microbiological and labelling requirements. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels-both internally and externally. A logical and structured approach to managing change. Customer-focused mindset, with strong interpersonal skills to represent the company credibly. Self-motivated, capable of working independently with minimal supervision. Strong numerical and analytical skills to interpret key process data. Why apply? Career development opportunities within a leading global player in sustainable nutrition We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life Matched pension scheme up to 10%. Employee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more. Other benefits and / or shift allowances depending on the position. Employee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing. Inspiring People - Kerry's Global Recognition Program. OurVoice, opportunity to share your feedback on the work environment every year. OurShare, Kerry share plan available to all employees, with option to enroll once a year. MyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause. In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally. Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.
Oct 28, 2025
Full time
Shape the future with us Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment. The opportunity Are you ready to be the driving force behind innovation at a company that blends global reputation with local heart? Due to the introduction of expansion, we're on the lookout for a passionate Process Development Technologist to champion new products and help drive the success of two brand new production lines at our Coleraine manufacturing site. Step into a pivotal role where your ideas fuel cross-departmental collaboration and continuous process improvement, shaping the future of manufacturing excellence. Key responsibilities: Lead and support trials and change activities in collaboration with RD&A, ensuring compliance with site procedures. Document and evaluate trial data, capturing all relevant outputs. Investigate process equipment and ingredient capabilities through supplier and industry engagement. Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and support quality/process improvements. Validate key process parameters and optimise recipe formulations for quality, yield, cost, and efficiency. Ensure compliance with artwork and labelling legislation. Identify opportunities for raw material substitution and sustainability improvements. Monitor daily manufacturing and quality data for continuous improvement. Coordinate customer visits and provide technical support. Deliver coaching and training across the team. Use systems like SAP, Optiva, and Salesforce to manage products and materials end-to-end. Support additional requests from the Senior Management Team. Qualifications, skills and experience A third level qualification in a scientific or food technology discipline, or equivalent industry experience. Proven experience in a food manufacturing environment. Demonstrated success in process improvement and change management within food production. Hands-on experience with factory trials and product scale-up. Strong understanding of raw material and ingredient selection and their functional usage. Knowledge of customer quality standards, including microbiological and labelling requirements. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels-both internally and externally. A logical and structured approach to managing change. Customer-focused mindset, with strong interpersonal skills to represent the company credibly. Self-motivated, capable of working independently with minimal supervision. Strong numerical and analytical skills to interpret key process data. Why apply? Career development opportunities within a leading global player in sustainable nutrition We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life Matched pension scheme up to 10%. Employee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more. Other benefits and / or shift allowances depending on the position. Employee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing. Inspiring People - Kerry's Global Recognition Program. OurVoice, opportunity to share your feedback on the work environment every year. OurShare, Kerry share plan available to all employees, with option to enroll once a year. MyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause. In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally. Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.
Why Greencore? We're a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make everyday taste better. We're a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing 13,300 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK's food retailers with everything from Sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals, and in FY24, we generated revenues of 1.8bn. Our vast direct-to-store (DTS) distribution network, comprising of 17 depots nationwide, enables us to make over 10,500 daily deliveries of our own chilled and frozen produce and that of third parties. Here at Wisbech , we have a team of 450 colleagues and manufacture premium chilled ready to cook meals for major retailers such as Asda and Co-op. What you'll be doing As Process Development Technologist you will carry out all relevant manufacturing projects to deliver process development and line trials successfully. Provide information to support the creation of customer and factory specifications which lead to the production of accurate and appropriate product labelling information Responsible for the planning, preparation and successful execution of process development and line trials to deliver customer requirements and process improvements Provide process guidance and advice to cross functional manufacturing teams to promote adoption of new practices or process for increased efficiency Monitor and communicate process trends to ensure launch date adherence, maximum process optimisation and effective communication to customers Challenge and investigate potential continuous improvement projects and facilitate relevant trials to drive process and product enhancements opportunities Ensure the output of all line trials are fully documented with adherence to food safety, quality standards and customer requirements are met Assessment of equipment capability to ensure that process standards are in line with company and customer requirements to drive improvements Ensure that a safe working environment exists for colleagues and that as a minimum the department meets the standards set out in the Health, Safety and Environment Policy What we're looking for We're proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality. Someone who is able to be flexible with hours for business needs Excel and MS Office systems proficiency Attention to detail, this role will require some admin tasks Desired: Food experience is desired but not a prerequisite If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Oct 25, 2025
Full time
Why Greencore? We're a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make everyday taste better. We're a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing 13,300 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK's food retailers with everything from Sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals, and in FY24, we generated revenues of 1.8bn. Our vast direct-to-store (DTS) distribution network, comprising of 17 depots nationwide, enables us to make over 10,500 daily deliveries of our own chilled and frozen produce and that of third parties. Here at Wisbech , we have a team of 450 colleagues and manufacture premium chilled ready to cook meals for major retailers such as Asda and Co-op. What you'll be doing As Process Development Technologist you will carry out all relevant manufacturing projects to deliver process development and line trials successfully. Provide information to support the creation of customer and factory specifications which lead to the production of accurate and appropriate product labelling information Responsible for the planning, preparation and successful execution of process development and line trials to deliver customer requirements and process improvements Provide process guidance and advice to cross functional manufacturing teams to promote adoption of new practices or process for increased efficiency Monitor and communicate process trends to ensure launch date adherence, maximum process optimisation and effective communication to customers Challenge and investigate potential continuous improvement projects and facilitate relevant trials to drive process and product enhancements opportunities Ensure the output of all line trials are fully documented with adherence to food safety, quality standards and customer requirements are met Assessment of equipment capability to ensure that process standards are in line with company and customer requirements to drive improvements Ensure that a safe working environment exists for colleagues and that as a minimum the department meets the standards set out in the Health, Safety and Environment Policy What we're looking for We're proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality. Someone who is able to be flexible with hours for business needs Excel and MS Office systems proficiency Attention to detail, this role will require some admin tasks Desired: Food experience is desired but not a prerequisite If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 40 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Bento to the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Product Development Technologist (Grocery) to join our Food Team based in Park Royal. The Role: Play a key role in technical food development, driving launch-ready projects and converting kitchen recipes into scalable, operational products. Key Responsibilities (but not limited to): Lead the hands-on development of new and existing food products, ensuring alignment with briefs and technical standards. Collaborate with chefs, procurement, and technical teams to create and refine commercially viable recipes suitable for production. Adapt recipes to CPU and factory capabilities, solving challenges to deliver optimal results. Accurately document recipes, preparation methods, yields, nutritional information, and costing according to company standards Write cooking and reheating instructions and complete product attribute documentation for gate approvals. Conduct organoleptic and shelf-life testing during development to validate product performance and feasibility. Manage new product development (NPD) and existing product development (EPD) from concept through to launch, including critical path ownership. Present products at key stages of development and lead handovers to process and production teams. Source and validate new raw materials with procurement, ensuring suitability for culinary and operational requirements. Attend CPU upscale trials and support process development to maintain quality and consistency at scale. Drive food quality improvement initiatives, including resolving quality issues and customer complaints. Facilitate and participate in taste panels, benchmarking sessions, and regular product quality reviews. Prepare and provide samples for presentations, photography, and marketing, including food styling support. Maintain a clean and organised development kitchen, managing stock and ordering raw materials as needed Our Requirements: Previous experience working as a Process or Food Technologist within the food manufacturing industry. Qualified degree in a food related discipline food science, technology, home economics. Demonstrates an above standard knowledge of food, ingredients, and culinary practices. Highly creative and passionate about food with knowledge of South Asian, Japanese and Korean food trends and good industry awareness. Certificate in Food Hygiene A proactive personality, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. A methodical approach, be organised with good prioritisation skills, the ability to work to short deadlines and attention to detail. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Can work on multiple projects simultaneously with ease and thriving in a busy fast-paced environment. In return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme Hybrid working model Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Electric Vehicle Scheme through Octapus Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you. COME ROLL WITH US!
Oct 24, 2025
Full time
Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 40 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Bento to the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Product Development Technologist (Grocery) to join our Food Team based in Park Royal. The Role: Play a key role in technical food development, driving launch-ready projects and converting kitchen recipes into scalable, operational products. Key Responsibilities (but not limited to): Lead the hands-on development of new and existing food products, ensuring alignment with briefs and technical standards. Collaborate with chefs, procurement, and technical teams to create and refine commercially viable recipes suitable for production. Adapt recipes to CPU and factory capabilities, solving challenges to deliver optimal results. Accurately document recipes, preparation methods, yields, nutritional information, and costing according to company standards Write cooking and reheating instructions and complete product attribute documentation for gate approvals. Conduct organoleptic and shelf-life testing during development to validate product performance and feasibility. Manage new product development (NPD) and existing product development (EPD) from concept through to launch, including critical path ownership. Present products at key stages of development and lead handovers to process and production teams. Source and validate new raw materials with procurement, ensuring suitability for culinary and operational requirements. Attend CPU upscale trials and support process development to maintain quality and consistency at scale. Drive food quality improvement initiatives, including resolving quality issues and customer complaints. Facilitate and participate in taste panels, benchmarking sessions, and regular product quality reviews. Prepare and provide samples for presentations, photography, and marketing, including food styling support. Maintain a clean and organised development kitchen, managing stock and ordering raw materials as needed Our Requirements: Previous experience working as a Process or Food Technologist within the food manufacturing industry. Qualified degree in a food related discipline food science, technology, home economics. Demonstrates an above standard knowledge of food, ingredients, and culinary practices. Highly creative and passionate about food with knowledge of South Asian, Japanese and Korean food trends and good industry awareness. Certificate in Food Hygiene A proactive personality, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. A methodical approach, be organised with good prioritisation skills, the ability to work to short deadlines and attention to detail. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Can work on multiple projects simultaneously with ease and thriving in a busy fast-paced environment. In return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme Hybrid working model Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Electric Vehicle Scheme through Octapus Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you. COME ROLL WITH US!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Process Technologist to join a fast-paced food manufacturing environment in the South West. This role will play a key part in developing and delivering new products to market, ensuring quality, compliance and efficiency throughout the process. Key responsibilities include: Managing product development from concept to launch, ensuring customer and legislative requirements are met. Building and maintaining strong relationships with manufacturers and supporting product trials across the UK and Ireland. Coordinating samples, labelling, documentation, and shelf-life evaluations. Assisting with customer visits, including preparing product displays and providing on-site support. Identifying innovative ideas and ingredient opportunities to support continuous improvement. Monitoring food trends and competitor activity to share insights with the wider team. Candidate requirements: BSc in Food Science/Technology (or similar). 2+ years' NPD/process experience within FMCG. Strong knowledge of UK labelling legislation. Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team, with a hands-on approach. Excellent organisational and communication skills. A valid driving licence. This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility required for trials and launches. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered. Please note sponsorship applications are not being accepted at this time. For further information or for a confidential conversation, please contact Danielle Bailey on (phone number removed) or via (url removed) As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Oct 22, 2025
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Process Technologist to join a fast-paced food manufacturing environment in the South West. This role will play a key part in developing and delivering new products to market, ensuring quality, compliance and efficiency throughout the process. Key responsibilities include: Managing product development from concept to launch, ensuring customer and legislative requirements are met. Building and maintaining strong relationships with manufacturers and supporting product trials across the UK and Ireland. Coordinating samples, labelling, documentation, and shelf-life evaluations. Assisting with customer visits, including preparing product displays and providing on-site support. Identifying innovative ideas and ingredient opportunities to support continuous improvement. Monitoring food trends and competitor activity to share insights with the wider team. Candidate requirements: BSc in Food Science/Technology (or similar). 2+ years' NPD/process experience within FMCG. Strong knowledge of UK labelling legislation. Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team, with a hands-on approach. Excellent organisational and communication skills. A valid driving licence. This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility required for trials and launches. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered. Please note sponsorship applications are not being accepted at this time. For further information or for a confidential conversation, please contact Danielle Bailey on (phone number removed) or via (url removed) As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Process Development Technologist Location: Stevenage Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 Hours: Full-time Are you passionate about food innovation and ready to turn great ideas into real, scalable products? We're working with a leading food manufacturer to find a talented Process Technologist to help bridge the gap between the development kitchen and the factory floor. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you'll play a key part in bringing new products to life-ensuring they meet high technical and quality standards as they move from concept to launch. You will need to be extremely technically competent and adapt at managing projects, able to Define, Detail and Coordinate Product Launch and run real timeTrial Coordination What You'll Be Doing Leading the scale-up of new products from kitchen to full-scale factory production Organising and running factory trials for NPD (New Product Development) and EPD (Existing Product Development) projects Driving continuous improvement and value engineering to enhance product quality and efficiency Working with cross-functional teams including Technical, Operations, and Engineering to ensure smooth implementation of changes Supporting the introduction of new technologies aligned with the Product Development Strategy What's On Offer 45,000 - 55,000 salary A site-based role at a major food production facility Real influence on how new products are developed, tested, and launched A chance to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking NPD team What We're Looking For A degree in Food Science or a similar technical field Previous experience in food manufacturing (FMCG), ideally in a process, development, or NPD-focused role Understanding of key food production methods-such as extrusion, frying, baking, sheeting, and flavouring Strong problem-solving abilities and a drive for continuous improvement A genuine enthusiasm for food, innovation, and quality Ready to Help Shape the Future of Food? If you're someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and loves the challenge of making ideas production-ready, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more! Our Commitment to Your Privacy Kandhu Recruitment will treat all applications confidentially. If your experience aligns with the role, we'll be in touch and may retain your information in accordance with our GDPR & Privacy Policy for relevant future opportunities. If not, we will not store your data or contact you further.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Process Development Technologist Location: Stevenage Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 Hours: Full-time Are you passionate about food innovation and ready to turn great ideas into real, scalable products? We're working with a leading food manufacturer to find a talented Process Technologist to help bridge the gap between the development kitchen and the factory floor. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you'll play a key part in bringing new products to life-ensuring they meet high technical and quality standards as they move from concept to launch. You will need to be extremely technically competent and adapt at managing projects, able to Define, Detail and Coordinate Product Launch and run real timeTrial Coordination What You'll Be Doing Leading the scale-up of new products from kitchen to full-scale factory production Organising and running factory trials for NPD (New Product Development) and EPD (Existing Product Development) projects Driving continuous improvement and value engineering to enhance product quality and efficiency Working with cross-functional teams including Technical, Operations, and Engineering to ensure smooth implementation of changes Supporting the introduction of new technologies aligned with the Product Development Strategy What's On Offer 45,000 - 55,000 salary A site-based role at a major food production facility Real influence on how new products are developed, tested, and launched A chance to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking NPD team What We're Looking For A degree in Food Science or a similar technical field Previous experience in food manufacturing (FMCG), ideally in a process, development, or NPD-focused role Understanding of key food production methods-such as extrusion, frying, baking, sheeting, and flavouring Strong problem-solving abilities and a drive for continuous improvement A genuine enthusiasm for food, innovation, and quality Ready to Help Shape the Future of Food? If you're someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and loves the challenge of making ideas production-ready, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more! Our Commitment to Your Privacy Kandhu Recruitment will treat all applications confidentially. If your experience aligns with the role, we'll be in touch and may retain your information in accordance with our GDPR & Privacy Policy for relevant future opportunities. If not, we will not store your data or contact you further.
Excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality professional to take the next step in their career within in this expanding European Food Business. OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS Working hours - Monday to Friday 9.00-17.30 Competitive Salary - 36,000 - 38000 Great Company Excellent Prospects THE QUALITY SYSTEMS COORDINATOR ROLE: Support the creation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the organisation's quality management system, including documentation workflows, content updates, and the controlled release and removal of policies and procedures. Ensure alignment across departments for documentation such as: Quality Manuals Organisational procedures and work instructions Policy frameworks and supporting documents Provide guidance and tools to quality teams to help standardise quality system practices. Internal Auditing Assist the Food Safety & Quality audit function by preparing system documentation and supporting follow-up actions. Conduct regular audits across internal functions, including: Validating site-level audit processes Performing independent audits through central teams Review audit findings and collaborate with sites to implement effective corrective actions. Certification and Compliance Help manage the resolution of non-conformities raised during external audits and ensure corrective action plans are implemented effectively. Monitor site-level quality certifications, collect final reports, and maintain oversight of resulting improvement actions. Food Safety & Quality Culture Lead and coordinate company-wide food safety and quality culture initiatives in partnership with internal communications teams. Support the development and delivery of induction materials and training for new team members across the business. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have the following skills and experience: High level of analytical skill. Excellent communication skills. Min 3 years' experience working in a quality or food safety supervisory role in food manufacturing sector Trained in food safety level 3. Good understanding of quality systems within a food manufacturing environment If this Supply Chain Coordinator job is of interest and you would like to investigate further, apply TODAY! "Kandhu Recruitment will consider all applications based on each candidate's suitability to the role or similar roles within the Food Sector and if we feel you are a relevant candidate we will process your application by adding you to our secure recruitment database and then contacting you to progress job opportunities further. We do not contact unsuitable applicants." Kandhu GDPR & Privacy Policy Statement Kandhu has fully implemented GDPR & Privacy Policies across its business and a copy of our Privacy Policy can be found by visiting our website. By applying for this role Kandhu will add your details to our database - assuming you have the right level of experience for the roles you apply for, after which we will be in touch.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality professional to take the next step in their career within in this expanding European Food Business. OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS Working hours - Monday to Friday 9.00-17.30 Competitive Salary - 36,000 - 38000 Great Company Excellent Prospects THE QUALITY SYSTEMS COORDINATOR ROLE: Support the creation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the organisation's quality management system, including documentation workflows, content updates, and the controlled release and removal of policies and procedures. Ensure alignment across departments for documentation such as: Quality Manuals Organisational procedures and work instructions Policy frameworks and supporting documents Provide guidance and tools to quality teams to help standardise quality system practices. Internal Auditing Assist the Food Safety & Quality audit function by preparing system documentation and supporting follow-up actions. Conduct regular audits across internal functions, including: Validating site-level audit processes Performing independent audits through central teams Review audit findings and collaborate with sites to implement effective corrective actions. Certification and Compliance Help manage the resolution of non-conformities raised during external audits and ensure corrective action plans are implemented effectively. Monitor site-level quality certifications, collect final reports, and maintain oversight of resulting improvement actions. Food Safety & Quality Culture Lead and coordinate company-wide food safety and quality culture initiatives in partnership with internal communications teams. Support the development and delivery of induction materials and training for new team members across the business. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have the following skills and experience: High level of analytical skill. Excellent communication skills. Min 3 years' experience working in a quality or food safety supervisory role in food manufacturing sector Trained in food safety level 3. Good understanding of quality systems within a food manufacturing environment If this Supply Chain Coordinator job is of interest and you would like to investigate further, apply TODAY! "Kandhu Recruitment will consider all applications based on each candidate's suitability to the role or similar roles within the Food Sector and if we feel you are a relevant candidate we will process your application by adding you to our secure recruitment database and then contacting you to progress job opportunities further. We do not contact unsuitable applicants." Kandhu GDPR & Privacy Policy Statement Kandhu has fully implemented GDPR & Privacy Policies across its business and a copy of our Privacy Policy can be found by visiting our website. By applying for this role Kandhu will add your details to our database - assuming you have the right level of experience for the roles you apply for, after which we will be in touch.
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
Caerphilly, Mid Glamorgan
NPD Manager Job Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a New Product Development (NPD) Manager to join a fast-growing and award-winning food manufacturer based in South Wales. With a strong track record of innovation and a dynamic pipeline of new product launches planned over the coming years, the business is currently investing in a brand-new, purpose-built test kitchen to support future growth. This role is ideal for a passionate foodie who enjoys working with ingredients and wants to be hands-on in developing both branded and own-label products from concept to launch. Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial, you'll lead the end-to-end NPD process and manage a small, skilled team including a Packaging Technologist and an NPD Process Technician. Working cross-functionally with Commercial, Technical, Operations, and Marketing teams, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering innovation that meets both customer and commercial needs. Lead and manage the full NPD lifecycle, from initial concept through to market launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful project delivery. Oversee and support the development of direct reports in packaging and process development roles. Partner with National Account Managers and Brand teams to translate market insights into winning products. Conduct market trend and competitor analysis to drive innovation and identify opportunities. Manage critical paths, resources, and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery. Maximise use of the new test kitchen facility for creative development, trials, and presentations. Support product trials, shelf-life testing, and internal/external product showcases. NPD Manager Job Requirements Strong background in food NPD, ideally within dairy, spreads, or similar chilled categories. Passion for food, ingredients, and innovation. Proven experience managing the concept-to-launch process. Skilled in leading and developing teams. Excellent communication and project management skills. Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and levels. NPD Manager Salary & Benefits 50,000- 55,000 salary 33 days holiday Full benefits to be discussed Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
NPD Manager Job Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a New Product Development (NPD) Manager to join a fast-growing and award-winning food manufacturer based in South Wales. With a strong track record of innovation and a dynamic pipeline of new product launches planned over the coming years, the business is currently investing in a brand-new, purpose-built test kitchen to support future growth. This role is ideal for a passionate foodie who enjoys working with ingredients and wants to be hands-on in developing both branded and own-label products from concept to launch. Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial, you'll lead the end-to-end NPD process and manage a small, skilled team including a Packaging Technologist and an NPD Process Technician. Working cross-functionally with Commercial, Technical, Operations, and Marketing teams, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering innovation that meets both customer and commercial needs. Lead and manage the full NPD lifecycle, from initial concept through to market launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful project delivery. Oversee and support the development of direct reports in packaging and process development roles. Partner with National Account Managers and Brand teams to translate market insights into winning products. Conduct market trend and competitor analysis to drive innovation and identify opportunities. Manage critical paths, resources, and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery. Maximise use of the new test kitchen facility for creative development, trials, and presentations. Support product trials, shelf-life testing, and internal/external product showcases. NPD Manager Job Requirements Strong background in food NPD, ideally within dairy, spreads, or similar chilled categories. Passion for food, ingredients, and innovation. Proven experience managing the concept-to-launch process. Skilled in leading and developing teams. Excellent communication and project management skills. Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and levels. NPD Manager Salary & Benefits 50,000- 55,000 salary 33 days holiday Full benefits to be discussed Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
NPD Manager This food manufacturer is part of a national business, supplying products to both the foodservice sector and manufacturers across the UK. With a strong passion for innovation, the business has played a key role in transforming an exciting niche into one of the fastest-growing sectors in the food industry. About the NPD Manager job Reporting to the Commercial Director, you'll lead the NPD team, managing the full product development process from concept to launch. You'll take ownership of NPD projects, ensuring successful delivery in line with briefs and timelines. Key tasks Build strong customer relationships to support successful product development and uncover new opportunities. Work collaboratively across teams to ensure smooth and effective product launches. Stay ahead of industry trends, consumer insights, and competitor activity to fuel innovation. Create and deliver tailored presentations that align with customer needs and expectations. About You The successful candidate shall possess a Degree in Food Science or related field, with proven experience in UK food manufacturing ideally within the meat sector. Strong track record in leading teams and managing multiple NPD projects, ensuring delivery against tight deadlines. Creative and strategic thinker, passionate about food innovation, with a solid understanding of consumer trends and product development in the UK market. Excellent interpersonal skills for cross-functional and customer collaboration, with a full UK driving licence for site and client visits. More details The NPD Manager job (ref:8949) is paying £45,000 - £55,000 according to your experience. The site is in North London and is commutable from Ilford, Hackney, Waltham Cross and Potters Bar and surrounding areas. The working hours are Monday to Friday. Alternate job titles - New Product Development Manager Head of NPD Head of Product Development Senior NPD Technologist NPD Supervisor Senior Development Technologist Food Product Development Jobs
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
NPD Manager This food manufacturer is part of a national business, supplying products to both the foodservice sector and manufacturers across the UK. With a strong passion for innovation, the business has played a key role in transforming an exciting niche into one of the fastest-growing sectors in the food industry. About the NPD Manager job Reporting to the Commercial Director, you'll lead the NPD team, managing the full product development process from concept to launch. You'll take ownership of NPD projects, ensuring successful delivery in line with briefs and timelines. Key tasks Build strong customer relationships to support successful product development and uncover new opportunities. Work collaboratively across teams to ensure smooth and effective product launches. Stay ahead of industry trends, consumer insights, and competitor activity to fuel innovation. Create and deliver tailored presentations that align with customer needs and expectations. About You The successful candidate shall possess a Degree in Food Science or related field, with proven experience in UK food manufacturing ideally within the meat sector. Strong track record in leading teams and managing multiple NPD projects, ensuring delivery against tight deadlines. Creative and strategic thinker, passionate about food innovation, with a solid understanding of consumer trends and product development in the UK market. Excellent interpersonal skills for cross-functional and customer collaboration, with a full UK driving licence for site and client visits. More details The NPD Manager job (ref:8949) is paying £45,000 - £55,000 according to your experience. The site is in North London and is commutable from Ilford, Hackney, Waltham Cross and Potters Bar and surrounding areas. The working hours are Monday to Friday. Alternate job titles - New Product Development Manager Head of NPD Head of Product Development Senior NPD Technologist NPD Supervisor Senior Development Technologist Food Product Development Jobs
Why Greencore? We're a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make everyday taste better. We're a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing 13,300 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK's food retailers with everything from Sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals, and in FY24, we generated revenues of 1.8bn. Our vast direct-to-store (DTS) distribution network, comprising of 17 depots nationwide, enables us to make over 10,500 daily deliveries of our own chilled and frozen produce and that of third parties. Here at Spalding , we have a team of around 540 colleagues. We produce coleslaw, potato salad, salad bar bulk products (2kg), pasta salads and couscous/grains for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Morrisons, Co-op, Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury's, Nando's and Pizza Hut. Our Spalding site has a restaurant with hot food available to all our colleagues. What you'll be doing As Process Development Technologist, you will carry out all relevant manufacturing projects to deliver process development and line trials successfully. Provide information to support the creation of customer and factory specifications which lead to the production of accurate and appropriate product labelling information Responsible for the planning, preparation and successful execution of process development and line trials to deliver customer requirements and process improvements Provide process guidance and advice to cross functional manufacturing teams to promote adoption of new practices or process for increased efficiency Monitor and communicate process trends to ensure launch date adherence, maximum process optimisation and effective communication to customers Challenge and investigate potential continuous improvement projects and facilitate relevant trials to drive process and product enhancements opportunities Ensure the output of all line trials are fully documented with adherence to food safety, quality standards and customer requirements are met Assessment of equipment capability to ensure that process standards are in line with company and customer requirements to drive improvements Ensure that a safe working environment exists for colleagues and that as a minimum the department meets the standards set out in the Health, Safety and Environment Policy What we're looking for We're proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality. Desired: educated to degree level in a food science or related subject Ideally qualifications essential such as Level 3 Food Hygiene, Level 2 Health and safety, Level 2 Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), Level 2 Sensory Training and Level 2 Micro biological training Experienced in evaluation and interpretation of shelf-life results Experienced in interpretation of customer codes of practice Experienced working with different types of computer programmes and can demonstrate experience analysing project results Knowledge of legal labelling legislation and a variety of retailer web-based systems is desirable Understanding of technology relevant to business area and area of responsibility and a demonstratable understanding of technical key performance indicators Can demonstrate the following skills and experiences, GMP knowledge of techniques, basic hygiene principles, basic legal labelling, and basic knowledge of weight legislation Essential Work experience within a food manufacturing environment and process Must be able to take part in taste panels Experience signing off packaging and artwork This role is Monday - Friday, flexibility will be required on start and finish times during trials If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Why Greencore? We're a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make everyday taste better. We're a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing 13,300 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK's food retailers with everything from Sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals, and in FY24, we generated revenues of 1.8bn. Our vast direct-to-store (DTS) distribution network, comprising of 17 depots nationwide, enables us to make over 10,500 daily deliveries of our own chilled and frozen produce and that of third parties. Here at Spalding , we have a team of around 540 colleagues. We produce coleslaw, potato salad, salad bar bulk products (2kg), pasta salads and couscous/grains for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Morrisons, Co-op, Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury's, Nando's and Pizza Hut. Our Spalding site has a restaurant with hot food available to all our colleagues. What you'll be doing As Process Development Technologist, you will carry out all relevant manufacturing projects to deliver process development and line trials successfully. Provide information to support the creation of customer and factory specifications which lead to the production of accurate and appropriate product labelling information Responsible for the planning, preparation and successful execution of process development and line trials to deliver customer requirements and process improvements Provide process guidance and advice to cross functional manufacturing teams to promote adoption of new practices or process for increased efficiency Monitor and communicate process trends to ensure launch date adherence, maximum process optimisation and effective communication to customers Challenge and investigate potential continuous improvement projects and facilitate relevant trials to drive process and product enhancements opportunities Ensure the output of all line trials are fully documented with adherence to food safety, quality standards and customer requirements are met Assessment of equipment capability to ensure that process standards are in line with company and customer requirements to drive improvements Ensure that a safe working environment exists for colleagues and that as a minimum the department meets the standards set out in the Health, Safety and Environment Policy What we're looking for We're proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality. Desired: educated to degree level in a food science or related subject Ideally qualifications essential such as Level 3 Food Hygiene, Level 2 Health and safety, Level 2 Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), Level 2 Sensory Training and Level 2 Micro biological training Experienced in evaluation and interpretation of shelf-life results Experienced in interpretation of customer codes of practice Experienced working with different types of computer programmes and can demonstrate experience analysing project results Knowledge of legal labelling legislation and a variety of retailer web-based systems is desirable Understanding of technology relevant to business area and area of responsibility and a demonstratable understanding of technical key performance indicators Can demonstrate the following skills and experiences, GMP knowledge of techniques, basic hygiene principles, basic legal labelling, and basic knowledge of weight legislation Essential Work experience within a food manufacturing environment and process Must be able to take part in taste panels Experience signing off packaging and artwork This role is Monday - Friday, flexibility will be required on start and finish times during trials If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Are you ready to step up from a Technologist role and take on more responsibility in a senior technical position? This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate food and drink professional to join a fast-paced, innovative business and play a key role in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of our ready-to-drink (RTD) products. The Role As the Technical Manager, you will be the technical point of contact for our beverages portfolio, ensuring products meet the highest standards of safety, legality, and quality. You'll work closely with co-manufacturers and suppliers, using your knowledge of beverage processing to maintain standards, solve issues quickly, and support new product development. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role - perfect for someone looking to take the next step in their career and build on their technical expertise. Key Responsibilities: Act as the lead technical contact for beverage products, driving safety, quality, and compliance. Support and influence suppliers to continuously improve performance against KPIs. Apply strong knowledge of thermal processing and aseptic manufacturing to challenge and support co-manufacturers. Carry out supplier audits, product risk assessments, and ensure corrective actions are implemented. Provide technical input into NPD projects, identifying potential risks early in development. Attend factory trials and first productions to ensure consistency and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver wider business objectives. What do you need? Proven experience in the beverages/drinks sector (essential). Strong technical knowledge of thermal processing and aseptic manufacturing. A background in food science, food technology, or a related discipline. Auditing and risk assessment expertise. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong supplier relationships. A proactive problem solver, able to adapt quickly and prioritise in a fast-moving environment. Why this role? This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to step up into a more senior role, take ownership, and make a real impact on the quality, food safety and innovation of a growing beverage category. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Are you ready to step up from a Technologist role and take on more responsibility in a senior technical position? This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate food and drink professional to join a fast-paced, innovative business and play a key role in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of our ready-to-drink (RTD) products. The Role As the Technical Manager, you will be the technical point of contact for our beverages portfolio, ensuring products meet the highest standards of safety, legality, and quality. You'll work closely with co-manufacturers and suppliers, using your knowledge of beverage processing to maintain standards, solve issues quickly, and support new product development. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role - perfect for someone looking to take the next step in their career and build on their technical expertise. Key Responsibilities: Act as the lead technical contact for beverage products, driving safety, quality, and compliance. Support and influence suppliers to continuously improve performance against KPIs. Apply strong knowledge of thermal processing and aseptic manufacturing to challenge and support co-manufacturers. Carry out supplier audits, product risk assessments, and ensure corrective actions are implemented. Provide technical input into NPD projects, identifying potential risks early in development. Attend factory trials and first productions to ensure consistency and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver wider business objectives. What do you need? Proven experience in the beverages/drinks sector (essential). Strong technical knowledge of thermal processing and aseptic manufacturing. A background in food science, food technology, or a related discipline. Auditing and risk assessment expertise. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong supplier relationships. A proactive problem solver, able to adapt quickly and prioritise in a fast-moving environment. Why this role? This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to step up into a more senior role, take ownership, and make a real impact on the quality, food safety and innovation of a growing beverage category. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Process Technologist Location: Wrexham Contract Type: Permanent Industry: Manufacturing / Processing / Chemical Engineering Salary: (phone number removed) per annum + Benefits Hours: Monday Friday, 8 hours per day inclusive of paid break. start/end times flexible A well-established and sustainability-driven manufacturing business in Wrexham is looking to recruit a Process Technologist. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically-minded and innovative individual to play a key role in developing and improving production processes across a busy chemical manufacturing site. About the Company Our client is a leader in their field, providing sustainable co-product solutions to a wide range of sectors including agriculture, pet food, and bioenergy. With operations across Europe and a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, they are committed to optimising processes while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental performance. Their Wrexham facility is a vital part of their UK operations, delivering high-quality outputs through advanced processing systems. The Role As a Process Technologist, you will support the ongoing development and improvement of chemical processes on site, ensuring production runs efficiently, safely, and to a high quality. You will work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams, using data-driven approaches to reduce waste, enhance product yield, and optimise performance. Key Responsibilities: • Develop, research, and test new or modified chemical processes for product innovation or improvement. • Measure and document process efficiency. • Focus on improving product quality, reducing costs, and minimising production losses. • Monitor chemical process conditions and production system performance. • Share ideas and best practices with other sites to support innovation • Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of systems and chemical processes. • Actively participate in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities. • Promote and contribute to a safe working environment, including reporting unsafe behaviour. • Monitor and optimise key process parameters to improve efficiency and quality • Support continuous improvement by identifying issues, analysing root causes, and implementing long term solutions to reduce waste, energy use, and downtime • Work closely with the production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot operational problems and ensure stable and reliable processes • development and optimisation, including monitoring key chemical parameters, safely handling substances in line with COSHH, and assisting with trials and quality testing. • Applying in depth chemical skills and knowledge to improve current production process • Provide regular updates on activities, projects, results, and developments. • Highlight areas for attention to support data-driven decision-making. • Lead and participate in projects in accordance with agreed specifications. • Ensure effective and efficient achievement of project objectives. What We re Looking For: • Degree in chemical engineering or equivalent qualification in a relevant field • 3 years experience in manufacturing or similar field • Knowledge of TPM Standards • Confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills • Pro-active with organisation and planning skills • Strong decision-making skills • Strong problem-solving abilities • Innovative and creative thinker Why Apply? • Join a growing and sustainability-focused company • Lead in a role with real responsibility and autonomy • Opportunities for personal and professional development • 33 days annual leave per year (25 + 8 bank holidays) • Employee assistance programme • Bonus scheme.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Process Technologist Location: Wrexham Contract Type: Permanent Industry: Manufacturing / Processing / Chemical Engineering Salary: (phone number removed) per annum + Benefits Hours: Monday Friday, 8 hours per day inclusive of paid break. start/end times flexible A well-established and sustainability-driven manufacturing business in Wrexham is looking to recruit a Process Technologist. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically-minded and innovative individual to play a key role in developing and improving production processes across a busy chemical manufacturing site. About the Company Our client is a leader in their field, providing sustainable co-product solutions to a wide range of sectors including agriculture, pet food, and bioenergy. With operations across Europe and a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, they are committed to optimising processes while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental performance. Their Wrexham facility is a vital part of their UK operations, delivering high-quality outputs through advanced processing systems. The Role As a Process Technologist, you will support the ongoing development and improvement of chemical processes on site, ensuring production runs efficiently, safely, and to a high quality. You will work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams, using data-driven approaches to reduce waste, enhance product yield, and optimise performance. Key Responsibilities: • Develop, research, and test new or modified chemical processes for product innovation or improvement. • Measure and document process efficiency. • Focus on improving product quality, reducing costs, and minimising production losses. • Monitor chemical process conditions and production system performance. • Share ideas and best practices with other sites to support innovation • Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of systems and chemical processes. • Actively participate in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities. • Promote and contribute to a safe working environment, including reporting unsafe behaviour. • Monitor and optimise key process parameters to improve efficiency and quality • Support continuous improvement by identifying issues, analysing root causes, and implementing long term solutions to reduce waste, energy use, and downtime • Work closely with the production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot operational problems and ensure stable and reliable processes • development and optimisation, including monitoring key chemical parameters, safely handling substances in line with COSHH, and assisting with trials and quality testing. • Applying in depth chemical skills and knowledge to improve current production process • Provide regular updates on activities, projects, results, and developments. • Highlight areas for attention to support data-driven decision-making. • Lead and participate in projects in accordance with agreed specifications. • Ensure effective and efficient achievement of project objectives. What We re Looking For: • Degree in chemical engineering or equivalent qualification in a relevant field • 3 years experience in manufacturing or similar field • Knowledge of TPM Standards • Confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills • Pro-active with organisation and planning skills • Strong decision-making skills • Strong problem-solving abilities • Innovative and creative thinker Why Apply? • Join a growing and sustainability-focused company • Lead in a role with real responsibility and autonomy • Opportunities for personal and professional development • 33 days annual leave per year (25 + 8 bank holidays) • Employee assistance programme • Bonus scheme.
Technical Assistant - Food Manufacturing Permanent Monday - Friday 28,000 - 30,000 d.o.e Northamptonshire This is a fantastic opportunity for a new graduate in Food Science or a related discipline looking to kickstart their career in the food industry. You'll gain hands-on experience across NPD, Technical, and Production, building a strong foundation in food safety, compliance, and product development. What you'll be doing as the Technical Assistant: Support NPD and GATE meetings, providing technical input and ensuring projects align with customer requirements and factory capability. Work closely with Process Technologists, NPD, and Commercial teams to deliver innovative, commercially viable products with robust validation and due diligence. Lead and coordinate factory trials for new products and process improvements, ensuring data capture, compliance, and successful outcomes. Manage samples and documentation, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to customers, stakeholders, and internal teams. Monitor project timelines and critical paths, highlighting risks, proposing solutions, and driving tasks to completion. Assist with technical investigations and reporting, ensuring effective communication of issues and corrective actions to management. Proactively support production teams, advising on technical challenges and ensuring products meet quality, safety, and customer expectations. Contribute to continuous improvement, sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and strengthening departmental systems and compliance standards. What you'll need: Similar experience in an entry/junior technical/quality role in the food industury and/or a food manufacturing related degree Own transport Full UK workign rights as no visas are available If you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements please either apply via this advert or call Henderson Brown on (phone number removed) for more information.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Technical Assistant - Food Manufacturing Permanent Monday - Friday 28,000 - 30,000 d.o.e Northamptonshire This is a fantastic opportunity for a new graduate in Food Science or a related discipline looking to kickstart their career in the food industry. You'll gain hands-on experience across NPD, Technical, and Production, building a strong foundation in food safety, compliance, and product development. What you'll be doing as the Technical Assistant: Support NPD and GATE meetings, providing technical input and ensuring projects align with customer requirements and factory capability. Work closely with Process Technologists, NPD, and Commercial teams to deliver innovative, commercially viable products with robust validation and due diligence. Lead and coordinate factory trials for new products and process improvements, ensuring data capture, compliance, and successful outcomes. Manage samples and documentation, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to customers, stakeholders, and internal teams. Monitor project timelines and critical paths, highlighting risks, proposing solutions, and driving tasks to completion. Assist with technical investigations and reporting, ensuring effective communication of issues and corrective actions to management. Proactively support production teams, advising on technical challenges and ensuring products meet quality, safety, and customer expectations. Contribute to continuous improvement, sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and strengthening departmental systems and compliance standards. What you'll need: Similar experience in an entry/junior technical/quality role in the food industury and/or a food manufacturing related degree Own transport Full UK workign rights as no visas are available If you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements please either apply via this advert or call Henderson Brown on (phone number removed) for more information.
Senior Process Improvement Technologist (CI/OPEX) - Bakkavor Barton Bread We rise to challenges together Salary: £40,000- £45,000 depending on experience plus benefits including; up to 10% annual bonus scheme, 25 Days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (with the option to purchase x5 extra days maximum). Benefits: MyBargains Discount Platform, A Range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans), Free Independent Mortgage Advice Location: Bakkavor Barton Bread, Barton-Upon-Humber, DN18 5RT Ways of Working: Site Based Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 08:30 -17:00 Contract: Permanent Why join us? We're ready for anything. We thrive on challenge and change. The fast-paced, high-pressure environment of our 24/7 operation keeps us agile and offers a wide range of career opportunities to explore. We encourage everyone to push their limits, work hard, and demonstrate resilience. And it's thrilling. Because by mentoring and role modelling our success and innovation, we'll continue to diversify, grow as individuals, and succeed together. We're proud to offer you a career with significant potential for development. What we do. We're the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry - supplying meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. This particular role is at our Bakkavor Bread site based in Barton-Upon-Humber, close to the Humber Bridge. This factory specialises in making chilled speciality baguettes at high volumes and employs over 150 people. This site is located 14 miles from Hull, 16 miles from Scunthorpe and 24 miles from Grimsby. About the role. The successful candidate will drive site continuous improvement strategy across all operational areas and coach / support site teams in delivering the Bakkavor Operating System, and deliver successful product validations to Bakkavor/customer principles in line with business requirements. The role of the OpEx function is to develop manufacturing capability to enable the business to deliver productivity improvements. The process function will work across all functions and the customer to produce product in line with food safety and technical standards, H&S, financial and commercial expectations. Role Accountabilities: Shaping and deploying the Bakkavor Operating System into site ways of working. The Bakkavor Operating System represents standard processes, tools / techniques and behaviours that support the manufacture of products, creating value for the company and customers (to include Redzone Productivity Module). Shaping and deploying standard Management Control & Reporting Structure (MCRS) across balance score of card metrics into all functions and areas. Supporting the delivery of team-based Kaizen improvements in line with top loss data and site manufacturing strategy. Working cross functionally to ensure all departments contribute, assist, and deliver quantifiable performance improvement across the business. Developing and supporting delivery of annual PIP plan in line with site manufacturing strategy. Working cross functionally to ensure all departments contribute, assist, and deliver quantifiable performance improvement across the business. Ensure mechanisms are in place to communicate and drive employee involvement within continuous improvement projects and continually review their effectiveness and explore new options which link to & support the site engagement plans. Data analysis, report development, cost saving evaluation and creation of improvement narratives Supporting site teams to solve complex problem by facilitating structured problem-solving events Managing Trials - To deliver trials against the plan, in line with the business critical paths, using a problem solving approach ensuring issues are captured and communicated across multiple functions, with an awareness of the budget. Preparation and completion of transit tests in compliance with customer codes of practice, taking a logical approach. Facilitate Post Trial Evaluation: Co-ordination of samples required for evaluation, plan the trial review for QAS generation and organoleptic assessment. Ensure SOP, photo std, captured. Using a pragmatic approach to ensure all procedures e.g. transit trials. Develop a supportive function to stakeholders, with a pragmatic, problem solving approach to ensure all relevant information collected to input in business systems. Post launch review incorporating possible cost reduction opportunities, ensuring procedural compliance. Completion of controlled documents for trials, pre-productions and launches against the customer specification and BOM. To operate in a safe working manner and support the site/business on continuous improvement relating to health, safety and environment About You: 1-2 years demonstrable experience in a manufacturing environment in at least one of the following disciplines: Technical; Production; Development; or graduate in related discipline. Experience of working closely and effectively with support functions including: Planning, Engineering, Technical, Process, SHE and HR. Lean manufacturing or process improvement experience, to progress to green belt level Experience of leading change projects Ability to build credible & successful working relationships at all levels within the organisation Is vigilant with good attention to detail and spots opportunities for improvement Has good organisational skills and is able to manage own time and workload with the ability to multi-task What you'll receive. As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. Life Assurance (2.5 x salary) Short Term Bonus Scheme up to 10% 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays -option to buy a maximum of 5 days more Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme MyBargains Discount Platform Personal Accident Insurance Free Independent Mortgage Advice Employee Assistance Programme A Range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Private Medical Insurance Free Carparking Proud to be Bakkavor. We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! Find out more and apply.
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Senior Process Improvement Technologist (CI/OPEX) - Bakkavor Barton Bread We rise to challenges together Salary: £40,000- £45,000 depending on experience plus benefits including; up to 10% annual bonus scheme, 25 Days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (with the option to purchase x5 extra days maximum). Benefits: MyBargains Discount Platform, A Range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans), Free Independent Mortgage Advice Location: Bakkavor Barton Bread, Barton-Upon-Humber, DN18 5RT Ways of Working: Site Based Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 08:30 -17:00 Contract: Permanent Why join us? We're ready for anything. We thrive on challenge and change. The fast-paced, high-pressure environment of our 24/7 operation keeps us agile and offers a wide range of career opportunities to explore. We encourage everyone to push their limits, work hard, and demonstrate resilience. And it's thrilling. Because by mentoring and role modelling our success and innovation, we'll continue to diversify, grow as individuals, and succeed together. We're proud to offer you a career with significant potential for development. What we do. We're the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry - supplying meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. This particular role is at our Bakkavor Bread site based in Barton-Upon-Humber, close to the Humber Bridge. This factory specialises in making chilled speciality baguettes at high volumes and employs over 150 people. This site is located 14 miles from Hull, 16 miles from Scunthorpe and 24 miles from Grimsby. About the role. The successful candidate will drive site continuous improvement strategy across all operational areas and coach / support site teams in delivering the Bakkavor Operating System, and deliver successful product validations to Bakkavor/customer principles in line with business requirements. The role of the OpEx function is to develop manufacturing capability to enable the business to deliver productivity improvements. The process function will work across all functions and the customer to produce product in line with food safety and technical standards, H&S, financial and commercial expectations. Role Accountabilities: Shaping and deploying the Bakkavor Operating System into site ways of working. The Bakkavor Operating System represents standard processes, tools / techniques and behaviours that support the manufacture of products, creating value for the company and customers (to include Redzone Productivity Module). Shaping and deploying standard Management Control & Reporting Structure (MCRS) across balance score of card metrics into all functions and areas. Supporting the delivery of team-based Kaizen improvements in line with top loss data and site manufacturing strategy. Working cross functionally to ensure all departments contribute, assist, and deliver quantifiable performance improvement across the business. Developing and supporting delivery of annual PIP plan in line with site manufacturing strategy. Working cross functionally to ensure all departments contribute, assist, and deliver quantifiable performance improvement across the business. Ensure mechanisms are in place to communicate and drive employee involvement within continuous improvement projects and continually review their effectiveness and explore new options which link to & support the site engagement plans. Data analysis, report development, cost saving evaluation and creation of improvement narratives Supporting site teams to solve complex problem by facilitating structured problem-solving events Managing Trials - To deliver trials against the plan, in line with the business critical paths, using a problem solving approach ensuring issues are captured and communicated across multiple functions, with an awareness of the budget. Preparation and completion of transit tests in compliance with customer codes of practice, taking a logical approach. Facilitate Post Trial Evaluation: Co-ordination of samples required for evaluation, plan the trial review for QAS generation and organoleptic assessment. Ensure SOP, photo std, captured. Using a pragmatic approach to ensure all procedures e.g. transit trials. Develop a supportive function to stakeholders, with a pragmatic, problem solving approach to ensure all relevant information collected to input in business systems. Post launch review incorporating possible cost reduction opportunities, ensuring procedural compliance. Completion of controlled documents for trials, pre-productions and launches against the customer specification and BOM. To operate in a safe working manner and support the site/business on continuous improvement relating to health, safety and environment About You: 1-2 years demonstrable experience in a manufacturing environment in at least one of the following disciplines: Technical; Production; Development; or graduate in related discipline. Experience of working closely and effectively with support functions including: Planning, Engineering, Technical, Process, SHE and HR. Lean manufacturing or process improvement experience, to progress to green belt level Experience of leading change projects Ability to build credible & successful working relationships at all levels within the organisation Is vigilant with good attention to detail and spots opportunities for improvement Has good organisational skills and is able to manage own time and workload with the ability to multi-task What you'll receive. As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. Life Assurance (2.5 x salary) Short Term Bonus Scheme up to 10% 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays -option to buy a maximum of 5 days more Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme MyBargains Discount Platform Personal Accident Insurance Free Independent Mortgage Advice Employee Assistance Programme A Range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Private Medical Insurance Free Carparking Proud to be Bakkavor. We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! Find out more and apply.
Why Greencore? We're a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make everyday taste better. We're a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing 13,300 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK's food retailers with everything from Sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals, and in FY24, we generated revenues of 1.8bn. Our vast direct-to-store (DTS) distribution network, comprising of 17 depots nationwide, enables us to make over 10,500 daily deliveries of our own chilled and frozen produce and that of third parties. At Greencore we actively encourage our colleagues to apply for our vacancies, whether as a lateral move to broaden experience or the next step up to progress your career and development. We also welcome applications from external candidates who are eager to grow their career with us. Here at Northampton , we operate one of the most impressive facilities in Europe, based across a campus of 5 manufacturing units, and we have a team of around 2,000 colleagues making high quality premium products every day. We are the sole supplier of sandwiches, wraps, rolls and sushi for Marks & Spencer What you'll be doing As Food Safety Technologist , you will support the implementation of the food safety and quality management systems by verifying that standards, customer requirements and legal obligations are being met in full. Execute microbiological swab plans, complete hygiene audits and update training documentation to ensure legal, safety and customer compliance Investigate customer complaints to establish any failures within the manufacturing process to ensure that any issues can be addressed in the short and longer term Provide insight from audit results to site governance meetings to drive audit compliance, to share best practice and to encourage continuous improvement of quality systems Ensure that procedures, allergen matrices and hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) are up to date to maintain the integrity of the quality management system (QMS) documentation Represent the technical team at New Product Development (NPD) forums and complete follow up actions to ensure that all new products have food safety considerations included from the outset Complete internal audits on food safety processes as part of the Internal Audit team to ensure that the sites are always audit ready Complete root cause analysis of any audit failures and feedback conclusions and recommendations to relevant managers to ensure that the issue is eliminated for the future What we're looking for We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. Experience of working in an entry-level technical management role in a food environment Practical experience of working to Level 3 HACCP and Level 3 food hygiene standards Practical experience of internal technical auditing at entry-level technical management responsibility levels Practical experience of problem solving and risk assessment Good written and verbal communication skills If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Why Greencore? We're a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make everyday taste better. We're a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing 13,300 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK's food retailers with everything from Sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals, and in FY24, we generated revenues of 1.8bn. Our vast direct-to-store (DTS) distribution network, comprising of 17 depots nationwide, enables us to make over 10,500 daily deliveries of our own chilled and frozen produce and that of third parties. At Greencore we actively encourage our colleagues to apply for our vacancies, whether as a lateral move to broaden experience or the next step up to progress your career and development. We also welcome applications from external candidates who are eager to grow their career with us. Here at Northampton , we operate one of the most impressive facilities in Europe, based across a campus of 5 manufacturing units, and we have a team of around 2,000 colleagues making high quality premium products every day. We are the sole supplier of sandwiches, wraps, rolls and sushi for Marks & Spencer What you'll be doing As Food Safety Technologist , you will support the implementation of the food safety and quality management systems by verifying that standards, customer requirements and legal obligations are being met in full. Execute microbiological swab plans, complete hygiene audits and update training documentation to ensure legal, safety and customer compliance Investigate customer complaints to establish any failures within the manufacturing process to ensure that any issues can be addressed in the short and longer term Provide insight from audit results to site governance meetings to drive audit compliance, to share best practice and to encourage continuous improvement of quality systems Ensure that procedures, allergen matrices and hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) are up to date to maintain the integrity of the quality management system (QMS) documentation Represent the technical team at New Product Development (NPD) forums and complete follow up actions to ensure that all new products have food safety considerations included from the outset Complete internal audits on food safety processes as part of the Internal Audit team to ensure that the sites are always audit ready Complete root cause analysis of any audit failures and feedback conclusions and recommendations to relevant managers to ensure that the issue is eliminated for the future What we're looking for We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. Experience of working in an entry-level technical management role in a food environment Practical experience of working to Level 3 HACCP and Level 3 food hygiene standards Practical experience of internal technical auditing at entry-level technical management responsibility levels Practical experience of problem solving and risk assessment Good written and verbal communication skills If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Job Title: Process Technologist Location: Cambridgeshire Salary: 34,000 - 36,000 Ref: AM20402 Have you got that drive and passion to launch products onto the UK supermarket shelves? Looking for a hands-on role and a bit of plate spinner? Want to be part of a friendly team that embraces change? Remember Products don't launch without great Process Techs! If this sounds like you keep reading. You'll bring your passion for food to this role and want to embrace a fast-paced business where you'll be working with some of the leading UK retailers, and you will be busy but hey, who wants to be bored! You will be involved in the whole development process attending feasibility meetings, supporting and working with the Concept team, but your main activity will be the post-handover phase and delivery of trials and ultimately launching lots of great products. You'll be hard-working and takes pride in your work and is able to demonstrate an eye for detail and the highest level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Good communication skills are a must as teamwork is essential. Want to find out more? Call Alex on (phone number removed) for an informal chat or email (url removed). Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, we can deal with that later.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Process Technologist Location: Cambridgeshire Salary: 34,000 - 36,000 Ref: AM20402 Have you got that drive and passion to launch products onto the UK supermarket shelves? Looking for a hands-on role and a bit of plate spinner? Want to be part of a friendly team that embraces change? Remember Products don't launch without great Process Techs! If this sounds like you keep reading. You'll bring your passion for food to this role and want to embrace a fast-paced business where you'll be working with some of the leading UK retailers, and you will be busy but hey, who wants to be bored! You will be involved in the whole development process attending feasibility meetings, supporting and working with the Concept team, but your main activity will be the post-handover phase and delivery of trials and ultimately launching lots of great products. You'll be hard-working and takes pride in your work and is able to demonstrate an eye for detail and the highest level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Good communication skills are a must as teamwork is essential. Want to find out more? Call Alex on (phone number removed) for an informal chat or email (url removed). Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, we can deal with that later.
Job Title: Senior Process Development Technologist Location: Leicester, UK Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00 Role Summary: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Process Development Technologist to manage customer critical paths from concept to launch, ensuring smooth project delivery in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role involves leading process improvement initiatives, coaching technologists, and supporting key projects while maintaining high technical standards. Key Responsibilities: Manage customer critical paths in line with internal launch processes. Own customer visits and projects from concept to launch. Oversee product trials, including sample testing and documentation management. Lead post-trial meetings and ensure follow-up actions are completed. Build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Collaborate with manufacturing teams to drive process improvements. Deputize for the Process Development Manager as required. Coach and develop technologists, ensuring alignment with company values. Maintain high quality standards, supporting HACCP processes and allergen controls. Qualifications and Skills Required: Strong experience in food manufacturing, ideally within chilled foods. Proven leadership skills and ability to manage a small team. Excellent communication skills with internal teams and external customers. Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of HACCP and allergen management. HND/BSc in Food Science or related field (desirable). Minimum of 12 months experience in a process or NPD function within food manufacturing. Driving license required.
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Process Development Technologist Location: Leicester, UK Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00 Role Summary: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Process Development Technologist to manage customer critical paths from concept to launch, ensuring smooth project delivery in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role involves leading process improvement initiatives, coaching technologists, and supporting key projects while maintaining high technical standards. Key Responsibilities: Manage customer critical paths in line with internal launch processes. Own customer visits and projects from concept to launch. Oversee product trials, including sample testing and documentation management. Lead post-trial meetings and ensure follow-up actions are completed. Build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Collaborate with manufacturing teams to drive process improvements. Deputize for the Process Development Manager as required. Coach and develop technologists, ensuring alignment with company values. Maintain high quality standards, supporting HACCP processes and allergen controls. Qualifications and Skills Required: Strong experience in food manufacturing, ideally within chilled foods. Proven leadership skills and ability to manage a small team. Excellent communication skills with internal teams and external customers. Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of HACCP and allergen management. HND/BSc in Food Science or related field (desirable). Minimum of 12 months experience in a process or NPD function within food manufacturing. Driving license required.
Senior Specifications Technologist - Hybrid Opportunity Our client, a successful and well-respected food manufacturer, is seeking a Senior Specifications Technologist to join their Technical Department. This opportunity arises due to continued growth and significant investment in the company. Key Responsibilities Support New Product Development: Ensure product specifications and information are accurate to support the NPD team and process. Due Diligence: Adhere to time scales, company procedures, legislation, and customer codes of practice. Technical Packaging Information: Ensure correct technical information is on the appropriate packaging. Customer Interaction: Attend customer meetings to represent the company s technical capabilities. Legislation and Policy Updates: Stay current with legislation and company policies to ensure compliance. Raw Material Specifications: Assess raw materials against standards. Data Review: Analyze and review analytical data to ensure product quality. Customer Compliance: Ensure all products meet customer requirements. Production Support: Collaborate with production to provide technical solutions. Skills and Experience HACCP, GMP, and Hygiene: Understanding of these critical food safety and quality standards. Microbiology and Nutrition: Basic understanding to support product development and compliance. Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions. Attention to Detail: Precision in reviewing and ensuring accuracy of technical information. Computer Proficiency: Good computer skills for data management and communication. Communication: Strong communicator to liaise effectively with various stakeholders. Role Details Hybrid Working: 2-3 days working from home. Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Development Opportunities: Potential for career progression and development within the company. Benefits: Pension plan included. Join a dynamic team in a company that values growth and technical excellence. Apply now to advance your career as a Specifications Technologist! Key words- Specifications Technologist, Process Technologist, Process Development Technologist, Raw Materials, Raw Materials Specifications
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
Senior Specifications Technologist - Hybrid Opportunity Our client, a successful and well-respected food manufacturer, is seeking a Senior Specifications Technologist to join their Technical Department. This opportunity arises due to continued growth and significant investment in the company. Key Responsibilities Support New Product Development: Ensure product specifications and information are accurate to support the NPD team and process. Due Diligence: Adhere to time scales, company procedures, legislation, and customer codes of practice. Technical Packaging Information: Ensure correct technical information is on the appropriate packaging. Customer Interaction: Attend customer meetings to represent the company s technical capabilities. Legislation and Policy Updates: Stay current with legislation and company policies to ensure compliance. Raw Material Specifications: Assess raw materials against standards. Data Review: Analyze and review analytical data to ensure product quality. Customer Compliance: Ensure all products meet customer requirements. Production Support: Collaborate with production to provide technical solutions. Skills and Experience HACCP, GMP, and Hygiene: Understanding of these critical food safety and quality standards. Microbiology and Nutrition: Basic understanding to support product development and compliance. Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions. Attention to Detail: Precision in reviewing and ensuring accuracy of technical information. Computer Proficiency: Good computer skills for data management and communication. Communication: Strong communicator to liaise effectively with various stakeholders. Role Details Hybrid Working: 2-3 days working from home. Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Development Opportunities: Potential for career progression and development within the company. Benefits: Pension plan included. Join a dynamic team in a company that values growth and technical excellence. Apply now to advance your career as a Specifications Technologist! Key words- Specifications Technologist, Process Technologist, Process Development Technologist, Raw Materials, Raw Materials Specifications
Senior NPD Technologist My client a successful food manufacturer in the East Midlands area are seeking a Senior New Product Development (NPD) Technologist to support and deliver all new product launches and process development projects to strict timescales, within cost parameters, whilst ensuring the retailers expectations and quality is met. Your New Role Work closely with other sites, and retailer commercial teams to deliver category plans Support site NPD process from concept, handover, pre production then launch Manage, develop and lead process development teams Accountability for spend within budget Awareness within product, category and market trends Implement a continuous improvement (CI) environment and culture What You Will Need To Succeed Degree in food or and similar job-related experience Experience dealing with UK Reatlers Strong project management and management skills, keen to drive change, and bring the team with you Leadership, mentoring, development plans Commercial awareness Role Days - Monday to Friday 8am-4pm with flexibility as needed for the business Salary dependant on experience Career progression and development Expanding site, lots of investment and opportunity Mach are acting as an agent for the vacancy.
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
Senior NPD Technologist My client a successful food manufacturer in the East Midlands area are seeking a Senior New Product Development (NPD) Technologist to support and deliver all new product launches and process development projects to strict timescales, within cost parameters, whilst ensuring the retailers expectations and quality is met. Your New Role Work closely with other sites, and retailer commercial teams to deliver category plans Support site NPD process from concept, handover, pre production then launch Manage, develop and lead process development teams Accountability for spend within budget Awareness within product, category and market trends Implement a continuous improvement (CI) environment and culture What You Will Need To Succeed Degree in food or and similar job-related experience Experience dealing with UK Reatlers Strong project management and management skills, keen to drive change, and bring the team with you Leadership, mentoring, development plans Commercial awareness Role Days - Monday to Friday 8am-4pm with flexibility as needed for the business Salary dependant on experience Career progression and development Expanding site, lots of investment and opportunity Mach are acting as an agent for the vacancy.
