Food Safety Technologist Working on behalf of our client, a sucessful food manufacturer, Mach Recruitment are currently looking for a Food Safety Technologist You will ensure that the company meets all necessary legislative / agreed customer standards and food safety best practice guidance, through robust quality management and risk assessment approach. Key responsibilities: Development of HACCP plan Work closely with QA and Operations teams Improve controls around food safety Actively take part in customer visits and audits Conduct internal audits Work closely with customers Skills and Experience: Ideally a Degree/HND in Food Science, Technology or Science based subject Technical experience within food manufacturing Dealing with multiple retailers Role: Permanent Salary DOE Monday to Friday 8.00am-5.00pm Pension Career and development opportunities Mach Recruitment acts as an agency for this vacancy.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Food Safety Technologist Working on behalf of our client, a sucessful food manufacturer, Mach Recruitment are currently looking for a Food Safety Technologist You will ensure that the company meets all necessary legislative / agreed customer standards and food safety best practice guidance, through robust quality management and risk assessment approach. Key responsibilities: Development of HACCP plan Work closely with QA and Operations teams Improve controls around food safety Actively take part in customer visits and audits Conduct internal audits Work closely with customers Skills and Experience: Ideally a Degree/HND in Food Science, Technology or Science based subject Technical experience within food manufacturing Dealing with multiple retailers Role: Permanent Salary DOE Monday to Friday 8.00am-5.00pm Pension Career and development opportunities Mach Recruitment acts as an agency for this vacancy.
Quality Assurance Technologist Leominster (Home of Tyrrells Potato Crisps) On-site Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 Join our snack-loving team Were looking for a QA Technologist to join us at KP Snacks. If youre ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you this could be your next big move click apply for full job details
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Quality Assurance Technologist Leominster (Home of Tyrrells Potato Crisps) On-site Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 Join our snack-loving team Were looking for a QA Technologist to join us at KP Snacks. If youre ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you this could be your next big move click apply for full job details
Process Technologist Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contributions, Life insurance Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: London - Cumberland Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: Tuesday - Saturday 8.30am - 5pm Contract Type: Permanent Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Our site in Park Royal, West London, spans three factories and a distribution centre. The site produces a wide range of chilled ready meals, houmous dips, deli products, and savoury accompaniments, employing over 2,000 people in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. What you'll be doing In this dynamic role as a Process Technologist, you will support the development of manufacturing capability to take approved product concepts into full-scale production. Working closely with cross-functional teams and customers, you will ensure products are delivered in line with food safety, technical, health & safety, financial and commercial standards, supporting successful launches in a fast-paced environment. Role Accountabilities • Deliver manufacturing trials in line with critical paths, using structured problem-solving to identify, capture and resolve issues across functions • Prepare and complete transit tests, review microbiological and nutritional results, and ensure alignment with customer codes and project objectives • Facilitate post-trial evaluations, coordinating samples, reviewing organoleptic assessments and producing QAS reports with clear action plans • Conduct food safety validations in line with site CCPs and HACCP principles, ensuring compliance with retailer procedures • Manage raw materials and packaging approval status, controlling costs and proactively resolving issues to protect the critical path • Plan and support customer panels, build effective stakeholder relationships and implement improvements based on feedback • Monitor factory processes, collect and analyse data, identify issues in standard production and support cost reduction opportunities • Complete controlled trial, pre-production and launch documentation accurately and on time • Operate safely at all times, complying with legislation, reporting hazards promptly and supporting continuous improvement in health, safety and environmental performance What we're looking for • Experience working within a manufacturing or process-led environment • Strong understanding of food safety, technical and production standards • Ability to manage critical paths and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously • Confident problem-solving skills with a practical, solutions-focused mindset • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail • Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across functions • Proactive approach to continuous improvement and delivering business outcomes • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better. 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 • Competitive matched pension contributions • 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. Colleagues whose roles are at risk of redundancy and who meet essential role criteria will be given priority consideration for this role
Apr 12, 2026
Full time
Process Technologist Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contributions, Life insurance Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: London - Cumberland Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: Tuesday - Saturday 8.30am - 5pm Contract Type: Permanent Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Our site in Park Royal, West London, spans three factories and a distribution centre. The site produces a wide range of chilled ready meals, houmous dips, deli products, and savoury accompaniments, employing over 2,000 people in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. What you'll be doing In this dynamic role as a Process Technologist, you will support the development of manufacturing capability to take approved product concepts into full-scale production. Working closely with cross-functional teams and customers, you will ensure products are delivered in line with food safety, technical, health & safety, financial and commercial standards, supporting successful launches in a fast-paced environment. Role Accountabilities • Deliver manufacturing trials in line with critical paths, using structured problem-solving to identify, capture and resolve issues across functions • Prepare and complete transit tests, review microbiological and nutritional results, and ensure alignment with customer codes and project objectives • Facilitate post-trial evaluations, coordinating samples, reviewing organoleptic assessments and producing QAS reports with clear action plans • Conduct food safety validations in line with site CCPs and HACCP principles, ensuring compliance with retailer procedures • Manage raw materials and packaging approval status, controlling costs and proactively resolving issues to protect the critical path • Plan and support customer panels, build effective stakeholder relationships and implement improvements based on feedback • Monitor factory processes, collect and analyse data, identify issues in standard production and support cost reduction opportunities • Complete controlled trial, pre-production and launch documentation accurately and on time • Operate safely at all times, complying with legislation, reporting hazards promptly and supporting continuous improvement in health, safety and environmental performance What we're looking for • Experience working within a manufacturing or process-led environment • Strong understanding of food safety, technical and production standards • Ability to manage critical paths and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously • Confident problem-solving skills with a practical, solutions-focused mindset • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail • Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across functions • Proactive approach to continuous improvement and delivering business outcomes • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better. 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 • Competitive matched pension contributions • 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. Colleagues whose roles are at risk of redundancy and who meet essential role criteria will be given priority consideration for this role
NPD Technologist Reports to: Head of NPD & Commercial Location: Kent (driving licence required due to location) Salary: 33,000 - 35,000 Love developing products? Passionate about turning big ideas into brilliant launches? This could be the role you've been waiting for. We're looking for an NPD Technologist to help create and launch exciting, high-quality products within the confectionery / sweet category. From early concept work through to full-scale factory production, you'll play a hands-on role at the heart of innovation, bringing products to life in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The Role As an NPD Technologist, you'll support and lead development projects across a variety of sweet formats. Working closely with Production, QA, Procurement and Commercial teams, you'll ensure products meet technical, regulatory and commercial requirements while delivering quality and creativity in equal measure. This role is ideal for someone who is creative, technically capable, and enjoys being hands-on in both kitchen and factory environments. What You'll Be Doing Product Development & Innovation Develop and support new confectionery products from concept to launch Create recipes across a range of sweet formats, including filled, coated and inclusion-based products Run kitchen and factory trials, analyse results and drive continuous improvement Technical & Factory Support Optimise existing products to improve quality, cost, shelf life and efficiency Support scale-up, plant trials and first production runs Maintain accurate formulations, specifications and technical documentation Compliance & Collaboration Ensure products meet legal, food safety and customer requirements Support artwork, labelling and finished product specifications Work cross-functionally to keep projects on track and delivered on time What Success Looks Like NPD projects delivered to time, quality and cost targets Smooth launches and confident factory scale-ups Clear, accurate technical documentation A strong pipeline of innovative, differentiated confectionery products About You You're passionate about food product development, curious by nature, and comfortable rolling up your sleeves. You'll bring: A degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline Experience in NPD within confectionery or a related sweet category would be preferred! Strong understanding of formulation, ingredient functionality and processing Hands-on experience with factory trials and scale-up Customer facing experience Solid knowledge of food safety, HACCP and relevant legislation You're also: Creative, practical and detail-focused Comfortable managing multiple projects at pace A strong communicator and collaborative team player Motivated by seeing products go from idea to shelf Bonus points for experience with retailer or branded products, sustainability initiatives, allergen management, packaging technologies or continuous improvement. Why Join Us? Be part of a business that values innovation and creativity Work on exciting products from concept through to launch Collaborate with passionate experts across the business See your work make a real impact in the market
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
NPD Technologist Reports to: Head of NPD & Commercial Location: Kent (driving licence required due to location) Salary: 33,000 - 35,000 Love developing products? Passionate about turning big ideas into brilliant launches? This could be the role you've been waiting for. We're looking for an NPD Technologist to help create and launch exciting, high-quality products within the confectionery / sweet category. From early concept work through to full-scale factory production, you'll play a hands-on role at the heart of innovation, bringing products to life in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The Role As an NPD Technologist, you'll support and lead development projects across a variety of sweet formats. Working closely with Production, QA, Procurement and Commercial teams, you'll ensure products meet technical, regulatory and commercial requirements while delivering quality and creativity in equal measure. This role is ideal for someone who is creative, technically capable, and enjoys being hands-on in both kitchen and factory environments. What You'll Be Doing Product Development & Innovation Develop and support new confectionery products from concept to launch Create recipes across a range of sweet formats, including filled, coated and inclusion-based products Run kitchen and factory trials, analyse results and drive continuous improvement Technical & Factory Support Optimise existing products to improve quality, cost, shelf life and efficiency Support scale-up, plant trials and first production runs Maintain accurate formulations, specifications and technical documentation Compliance & Collaboration Ensure products meet legal, food safety and customer requirements Support artwork, labelling and finished product specifications Work cross-functionally to keep projects on track and delivered on time What Success Looks Like NPD projects delivered to time, quality and cost targets Smooth launches and confident factory scale-ups Clear, accurate technical documentation A strong pipeline of innovative, differentiated confectionery products About You You're passionate about food product development, curious by nature, and comfortable rolling up your sleeves. You'll bring: A degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline Experience in NPD within confectionery or a related sweet category would be preferred! Strong understanding of formulation, ingredient functionality and processing Hands-on experience with factory trials and scale-up Customer facing experience Solid knowledge of food safety, HACCP and relevant legislation You're also: Creative, practical and detail-focused Comfortable managing multiple projects at pace A strong communicator and collaborative team player Motivated by seeing products go from idea to shelf Bonus points for experience with retailer or branded products, sustainability initiatives, allergen management, packaging technologies or continuous improvement. Why Join Us? Be part of a business that values innovation and creativity Work on exciting products from concept through to launch Collaborate with passionate experts across the business See your work make a real impact in the market
Senior QA Engineer (Python AI) Cambridge / WFH to £85k Are you a QA testing technologist with an interest in AI? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands on role at a global InsurTech business that is producing game changing technology. As a Senior QA Engineer you will be a key member of an Agile engineering team responsible for developing one of the company's flagship insurance produc click apply for full job details
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
Senior QA Engineer (Python AI) Cambridge / WFH to £85k Are you a QA testing technologist with an interest in AI? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands on role at a global InsurTech business that is producing game changing technology. As a Senior QA Engineer you will be a key member of an Agile engineering team responsible for developing one of the company's flagship insurance produc click apply for full job details
Quality Technologist Located near Mold (office based) Up to £35,000 DOE Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Life Assurance + Company Pension Monday to Thursday 8.30-17.00, Friday 14.00 Finish We are seeking a Quality Technologist with a background in Quality Control to join a leading manufacturer supplying to a global client base. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established company offering long-term stability and strong prospects for technical development. The role will particularly suit candidates with a Quality or Technical background. Comprehensive training will be provided across all implemented systems and associated packaging. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain broad experience across all areas of Quality, including Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Quality Engineering. You will also play a key role in supporting and maintaining our strong track record in external audits The Quality Technologist Role: Creation and maintenance of product specifications Updating specifications in line with regulatory and customer standards Generating artwork, labels, barcodes, packaging etc. Support new product development Centred around all aspects of Product Specifications, you will be liaising with different internal departments to ensure compliance and accuracy. Your input will help optimise & improve product parameters, often in collaboration with our Suppliers Additionally, you will be assisting our International Sales Office with technical queries and be the interface for Retailer Technical portals. The Quality Technologist Candidate: Experience in a specifications or QC or QA role Technical manufacturing / production background food, chemicals, pharmaceuticals or similar Experience working with regulations and specifications
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Quality Technologist Located near Mold (office based) Up to £35,000 DOE Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Life Assurance + Company Pension Monday to Thursday 8.30-17.00, Friday 14.00 Finish We are seeking a Quality Technologist with a background in Quality Control to join a leading manufacturer supplying to a global client base. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established company offering long-term stability and strong prospects for technical development. The role will particularly suit candidates with a Quality or Technical background. Comprehensive training will be provided across all implemented systems and associated packaging. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain broad experience across all areas of Quality, including Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Quality Engineering. You will also play a key role in supporting and maintaining our strong track record in external audits The Quality Technologist Role: Creation and maintenance of product specifications Updating specifications in line with regulatory and customer standards Generating artwork, labels, barcodes, packaging etc. Support new product development Centred around all aspects of Product Specifications, you will be liaising with different internal departments to ensure compliance and accuracy. Your input will help optimise & improve product parameters, often in collaboration with our Suppliers Additionally, you will be assisting our International Sales Office with technical queries and be the interface for Retailer Technical portals. The Quality Technologist Candidate: Experience in a specifications or QC or QA role Technical manufacturing / production background food, chemicals, pharmaceuticals or similar Experience working with regulations and specifications
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.
Are you a Food Science graduate looking to join a progressive and innovative business where you can enjoy a lot of autonomy over your day to day work? This is for you. My client is an innovative and inspiring B-Corp accredited food manufacturer, where sustainability and culture is at the heart of everything they do. They are a BRC AA award winning business with a lot of exciting projects on the go, looking to welcome a new member into their Technical team. QA Technologist Hampshire Monday - Friday Competitive Salary DOE Job responsibilities: Responsible for site compliance to relevant UK Food Safety standards, including BRC. Maintain product specifications and keep supplier database up to date, approving and on-boarding new suppliers. Working closely with NPD team on technical aspects of product trials/launches. Maintain and improve QMS, organising technical documentation and keeping policies up to date with latest legislation. Job Requirements: UK based Food Science or related degree Full UK Driving License If you're interested and would like to find out more, reach out and I'll be in touch!
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
Are you a Food Science graduate looking to join a progressive and innovative business where you can enjoy a lot of autonomy over your day to day work? This is for you. My client is an innovative and inspiring B-Corp accredited food manufacturer, where sustainability and culture is at the heart of everything they do. They are a BRC AA award winning business with a lot of exciting projects on the go, looking to welcome a new member into their Technical team. QA Technologist Hampshire Monday - Friday Competitive Salary DOE Job responsibilities: Responsible for site compliance to relevant UK Food Safety standards, including BRC. Maintain product specifications and keep supplier database up to date, approving and on-boarding new suppliers. Working closely with NPD team on technical aspects of product trials/launches. Maintain and improve QMS, organising technical documentation and keeping policies up to date with latest legislation. Job Requirements: UK based Food Science or related degree Full UK Driving License If you're interested and would like to find out more, reach out and I'll be in touch!
Quality Technologist This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global, market-leading food business which supplies some of the world s leading companies in the retail, hospitality, and foodservice markets. The business is currently expanding and is committed to continually redefining its product offer and prides itself on developing and bringing innovative new products to market. About the Quality Technologist job As a key part of the food technical team, you will provide support and assist the Technical Manager in driving compliance across the food production site to the required Food Safety, Legality, Quality, and product integrity standards. Key tasks: Assist in maintaining a quality culture and support staff to carry out their tasks competently and within the site quality framework. Take part in HACCP review meetings and complete quarterly CCP verification audits. Perform internal audits and assist in completing independent systems audits according to the agreed schedule. Coordinate laboratory testing for sampling products and review and analyse results to identify non-conformances. Support the wider operations teams with the adherence to, and maintenance of best practice standards in line with company, customer and BRC standards. Manage the hygiene staff and site hygiene protocols. Manage supplier approval records and customer complaints. Participate in completing product specifications both internally and Gold standard specifications. About You Quality assurance or technical experience in a food manufacturing/food production environment Ideally educated to a degree level in food science, food technology, or another related subject. BRC/ISO internal auditing experience. Level 2 Food Hygiene and HACCP qualifications are preferred. A self-starter with an analytical and methodical approach to work. A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word. More details The Quality Technologist job (ref: 8955) is paying £27,000 - £28,500 per annum according to your experience. The site is based in North Kent and is commutable from areas of both London and Essex. The package includes 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme plus other company benefits. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm or 8.30am to 5.30pm. Alternate job titles - Quality Systems Technologist Quality Assurance Technologist QA Auditor Food Technologist Technical Administrator Food Safety Compliance Technologist QA Technologist QA Technician Technical Information Officer
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
Quality Technologist This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global, market-leading food business which supplies some of the world s leading companies in the retail, hospitality, and foodservice markets. The business is currently expanding and is committed to continually redefining its product offer and prides itself on developing and bringing innovative new products to market. About the Quality Technologist job As a key part of the food technical team, you will provide support and assist the Technical Manager in driving compliance across the food production site to the required Food Safety, Legality, Quality, and product integrity standards. Key tasks: Assist in maintaining a quality culture and support staff to carry out their tasks competently and within the site quality framework. Take part in HACCP review meetings and complete quarterly CCP verification audits. Perform internal audits and assist in completing independent systems audits according to the agreed schedule. Coordinate laboratory testing for sampling products and review and analyse results to identify non-conformances. Support the wider operations teams with the adherence to, and maintenance of best practice standards in line with company, customer and BRC standards. Manage the hygiene staff and site hygiene protocols. Manage supplier approval records and customer complaints. Participate in completing product specifications both internally and Gold standard specifications. About You Quality assurance or technical experience in a food manufacturing/food production environment Ideally educated to a degree level in food science, food technology, or another related subject. BRC/ISO internal auditing experience. Level 2 Food Hygiene and HACCP qualifications are preferred. A self-starter with an analytical and methodical approach to work. A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word. More details The Quality Technologist job (ref: 8955) is paying £27,000 - £28,500 per annum according to your experience. The site is based in North Kent and is commutable from areas of both London and Essex. The package includes 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme plus other company benefits. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm or 8.30am to 5.30pm. Alternate job titles - Quality Systems Technologist Quality Assurance Technologist QA Auditor Food Technologist Technical Administrator Food Safety Compliance Technologist QA Technologist QA Technician Technical Information Officer
Overview: 06.00-14.00 with flexibility We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technologist to join our team. Responsible for ensuring that our products meet the highest quality standards and comply with industry regulations. You will play a crucial part in analysing processes, implementing quality assurance protocols, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The Role: Conduct thorough analyses of production processes and product quality to ensure compliance with HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) standards. Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols to enhance product reliability and safety. Perform regular inspections and audits of production lines to identify areas for improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions. Prepare detailed reports on quality metrics, trends, and findings for management review. Assist in training staff on quality assurance practices and procedures. Stay updated on industry regulations and best practices related to quality assurance. The Person: Proven experience in a Quality Assurance role or similar position is preferred. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data effectively. Familiarity with HACCP principles and quality assurance methodologies. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also being self-motivated. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Our Referral Incentive: Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from us you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest. We offer a £500 referral if you introduce someone we place - see our website for details We regret that this client is not prepared to sponsor work permit or work permit transfer applications. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
Overview: 06.00-14.00 with flexibility We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technologist to join our team. Responsible for ensuring that our products meet the highest quality standards and comply with industry regulations. You will play a crucial part in analysing processes, implementing quality assurance protocols, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The Role: Conduct thorough analyses of production processes and product quality to ensure compliance with HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) standards. Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols to enhance product reliability and safety. Perform regular inspections and audits of production lines to identify areas for improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions. Prepare detailed reports on quality metrics, trends, and findings for management review. Assist in training staff on quality assurance practices and procedures. Stay updated on industry regulations and best practices related to quality assurance. The Person: Proven experience in a Quality Assurance role or similar position is preferred. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data effectively. Familiarity with HACCP principles and quality assurance methodologies. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also being self-motivated. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Our Referral Incentive: Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from us you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest. We offer a £500 referral if you introduce someone we place - see our website for details We regret that this client is not prepared to sponsor work permit or work permit transfer applications. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK