Specifications Technologist Fully remote 3 month fixed term contract 40,500 Jelly Technical is recruiting on behalf of a well-established multi-site food manufacturer for an experienced Specifications Technologist, with a focus on raw materials , to support the business during a key period of activity. This is a remote role, affording full flexibility and scope to support no matter your location. As a Specifications Technologist, your key responsibilities will include: Manage internal spreadsheets for product raw materials. Specifications and raw material approval - internal and retail. Ensure all relevant compliance's are met. Write and maintain brand and retail specifications. What You'll Bring: Proven experience as a food technologist - with a focus on specifications & raw materials. Qualified within a Food Science subject - ideally to degree level, although experience in a similar role would supersede this. Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, and raw materials management. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise critical actions. Confident communicator with a practical, solutions-focused approach. Apply TODAY to express an interest. A member of the Jelly Technical team will endeavour to contact all suitable applicants within 72 hours.
Apr 28, 2026
Seasonal
Specifications Technologist Fully remote 3 month fixed term contract 40,500 Jelly Technical is recruiting on behalf of a well-established multi-site food manufacturer for an experienced Specifications Technologist, with a focus on raw materials , to support the business during a key period of activity. This is a remote role, affording full flexibility and scope to support no matter your location. As a Specifications Technologist, your key responsibilities will include: Manage internal spreadsheets for product raw materials. Specifications and raw material approval - internal and retail. Ensure all relevant compliance's are met. Write and maintain brand and retail specifications. What You'll Bring: Proven experience as a food technologist - with a focus on specifications & raw materials. Qualified within a Food Science subject - ideally to degree level, although experience in a similar role would supersede this. Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, and raw materials management. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise critical actions. Confident communicator with a practical, solutions-focused approach. Apply TODAY to express an interest. A member of the Jelly Technical team will endeavour to contact all suitable applicants within 72 hours.
Alliance Personnel are seeking a dedicated Food Technologist Support to join one of their clients based in Birmingham. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development, quality assurance, and safety of food products through development and research. JOB PURPOSE: To offer general support within the product development department. RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES To provide administrative support with filing and organising of product development paperwork. To monitor, facilitate and support with factory trials of new products. To provide support for managing product samples. To provide kitchen support where necessary. SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES Food technologist background is preferable. Must have excellent administration and organisational skills. Should have strong work ethic with a keen interest in working with food. Must be computer literate with strong knowledge of Windows. Kitchen working experience is preferred. HOURS OF WORK A flexible 8hours a day, Monday to Friday (40hrs per week) TEMP TO PERM
Apr 28, 2026
Full time
Alliance Personnel are seeking a dedicated Food Technologist Support to join one of their clients based in Birmingham. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development, quality assurance, and safety of food products through development and research. JOB PURPOSE: To offer general support within the product development department. RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES To provide administrative support with filing and organising of product development paperwork. To monitor, facilitate and support with factory trials of new products. To provide support for managing product samples. To provide kitchen support where necessary. SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES Food technologist background is preferable. Must have excellent administration and organisational skills. Should have strong work ethic with a keen interest in working with food. Must be computer literate with strong knowledge of Windows. Kitchen working experience is preferred. HOURS OF WORK A flexible 8hours a day, Monday to Friday (40hrs per week) TEMP TO PERM
Packaging Technologist - Food Industry Location: Coventry (Site-Based) Salary: Up to 35,000 (DOE) Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm Industry: Food Industry / FMCG Travel: Occasional travel between sites About the Role We are recruiting a Packaging Technologist for a leading organisation in the food industry . This hands-on role supports the development and optimisation of packaging across a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll be involved in NPD, artwork management, operational troubleshooting and continuous improvement to ensure packaging meets consumer, customer and technical needs. Key Responsibilities Packaging Development & Artwork Manage design house relationships and support artwork best practice Improve print processes and reprographics quality Create cutter guides, brief artwork and coordinate packaging redesigns Oversee film changeovers for new and existing SKUs NPD Support Support packaging development for new product launches Attend production trials and ensure packaging meets transit and quality standards Manage FTP timelines and packaging introduction on site Operational & Technical Support Resolve day-to-day packaging issues with QA and Operations Develop knowledge of materials to improve line efficiency and product performance Compliance & Documentation Ensure packaging is legally compliant, fit for purpose and correctly specified Cost & Innovation Deliver packaging cost-saving and rationalisation projects Build relationships with suppliers and stay informed on industry trends and innovations Decision-Making & Scope You will influence decisions around packaging specifications, film types, design changes and machine settings. Scope: Local (UK/I) Typical Challenges Resolving packaging quality issues Delivering NPD packaging where machinery capability varies Meeting tight artwork timelines Cost reduction without compromising quality Ensuring legal compliance Selecting correct barrier films for product and shelf-life needs Working Relationships Internal: QA, Operations, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales, Logistics, Project Management, Finance, HR External: Suppliers, Customers, Chefs, Campden BRI, Industry Bodies (e.g., WRAP) What We're Looking For Experience in packaging development (food industry or FMCG ideal) Strong artwork/print development and project management skills A proactive problem solver with excellent communication skills Understanding of packaging legislation, materials and reprographics Salary & Benefits Salary: Up to 38,000 (fixed budget) Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays Pension: Statutory (Salary Exchange) Company Sick Pay: 1 month (post probation) Retail discount scheme Cycle to Work Scheme & Techscheme Long Service Awards GEM Awards - Employee Recognition Programme Employee Assistance Programme (with pension enrolment) 4x Death in Service (with pension enrolment) Apply Today If you're ready to develop innovative and efficient packaging solutions within the food industry, apply now or email direct to (url removed)
Apr 28, 2026
Full time
Packaging Technologist - Food Industry Location: Coventry (Site-Based) Salary: Up to 35,000 (DOE) Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm Industry: Food Industry / FMCG Travel: Occasional travel between sites About the Role We are recruiting a Packaging Technologist for a leading organisation in the food industry . This hands-on role supports the development and optimisation of packaging across a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll be involved in NPD, artwork management, operational troubleshooting and continuous improvement to ensure packaging meets consumer, customer and technical needs. Key Responsibilities Packaging Development & Artwork Manage design house relationships and support artwork best practice Improve print processes and reprographics quality Create cutter guides, brief artwork and coordinate packaging redesigns Oversee film changeovers for new and existing SKUs NPD Support Support packaging development for new product launches Attend production trials and ensure packaging meets transit and quality standards Manage FTP timelines and packaging introduction on site Operational & Technical Support Resolve day-to-day packaging issues with QA and Operations Develop knowledge of materials to improve line efficiency and product performance Compliance & Documentation Ensure packaging is legally compliant, fit for purpose and correctly specified Cost & Innovation Deliver packaging cost-saving and rationalisation projects Build relationships with suppliers and stay informed on industry trends and innovations Decision-Making & Scope You will influence decisions around packaging specifications, film types, design changes and machine settings. Scope: Local (UK/I) Typical Challenges Resolving packaging quality issues Delivering NPD packaging where machinery capability varies Meeting tight artwork timelines Cost reduction without compromising quality Ensuring legal compliance Selecting correct barrier films for product and shelf-life needs Working Relationships Internal: QA, Operations, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales, Logistics, Project Management, Finance, HR External: Suppliers, Customers, Chefs, Campden BRI, Industry Bodies (e.g., WRAP) What We're Looking For Experience in packaging development (food industry or FMCG ideal) Strong artwork/print development and project management skills A proactive problem solver with excellent communication skills Understanding of packaging legislation, materials and reprographics Salary & Benefits Salary: Up to 38,000 (fixed budget) Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays Pension: Statutory (Salary Exchange) Company Sick Pay: 1 month (post probation) Retail discount scheme Cycle to Work Scheme & Techscheme Long Service Awards GEM Awards - Employee Recognition Programme Employee Assistance Programme (with pension enrolment) 4x Death in Service (with pension enrolment) Apply Today If you're ready to develop innovative and efficient packaging solutions within the food industry, apply now or email direct to (url removed)
Welcome to KFC. Home of the real ones. We sell the world's best chicken. Seriously. And we've done it since 1939, when the idea of crispy, original recipe chicken took Kentucky by storm. Now, we're proud to serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that we started with, all those years ago. Across the Restaurant Support Centre (RSC), we come to work to be ourselves, and to make something of ourselves. We want to see our potential go that little bit further, as part of one of the world's most iconic brands. What's the gig? Well, you support our restaurants - and we'll support you every step of the way. Simple. Our doors are open - and they can take you anywhere. All we ask is that you be you. Because that makes us, us. Sound good? Great. Let's find out about that job. The Team Our Marketing team is a 50-strong crew of bold thinkers, culture shapers and creative doers - from Brand and Digital to Strategy, Food Quality and Innovation. We're here to keep KFC at the heart of culture across the UK & Ireland, blending our iconic roots with fresh, fearless ideas that connect with real people. We don't just make ads - we build love, drive growth, and stay one step ahead of what's next. About the Role This is the person who keeps it real when it comes to food. At KFC, great food is at the heart of everything we do-and this role makes sure it stays that way. As Quality Manager for UK & Ireland, you'll lead the end-to-end quality, food safety and compliance agenda across one of our most important markets. You'll also run our Innovation Kitchen, playing a critical role in bringing new products to life and ensuring they land brilliantly in restaurant. You'll be the subject matter expert across food safety, legislation and product quality-but also deeply connected to how our food is made, from supplier through to the customer experience in restaurant. Working closely with the Food & Quality Director and cross-functional teams, you'll help protect the brand while enabling innovation and growth. You'll also collaborate with our Pan-Europe Quality function, who lead supplier audits and ingredient compliance, ensuring alignment across markets. What You Will Spend Your Time Doing This is a broad, high-impact role spanning strategy through to execution-truly from farm to fork. Owning food safety, quality and legal compliance across all KFC products in UK & Ireland Leading and developing a small, high-performing team (Quality Technologist and Kitchen Manager) Delivering product and process projects from concept through to successful restaurant launch Acting as the guardian of product quality-ensuring consistency across every restaurant Leading the response to new regulations and legislation, keeping the business compliant and future ready Acting as the key contact for trading standards, customer incidents and technical PR matters Driving continuous improvement and cost efficiency initiatives with supply chain, suppliers and operations Leading product, equipment and recipe validation, including reformulation where needed Supporting key brand priorities such as nutrition and Halal standards Using data, audits and insights to identify risks and continuously raise standards Partnering cross-functionally to embed quality into all business decisions Building and championing a strong food safety culture across the organisation Why This Role Matters Because great food doesn't happen by accident. You'll ensure every product we serve is safe, compliant and high quality-while helping us innovate and evolve to meet changing customer expectations. It's a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with real commercial impact. What We Love From You About You We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a practical, hands on mindset. A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across functions Self motivated, curious and adaptable in a fast paced environment Comfortable working in a lean team with broad responsibility A pragmatic problem solver with strong commercial awareness Passionate about high standards, continuous improvement and delivery Energised by working on food that reaches millions of customers Experience At least 5 years' experience in a food technical role (manufacturing, retail or food service) Degree in Food Science or a related discipline Strong expertise in food safety, quality management systems and food legislation Experience working across the full food supply chain, from supplier to end consumer Proven track record of delivering projects and influencing multiple stakeholders Confident managing risk, incidents and complex challenges Commercially aware, with a solutions focused approach Able to balance strategic thinking with attention to detail What's In It For You We offer benefits that make your life that little bit easier, because we know the juggle is real. From flexible, hybrid working to Fri Yay early finishes and Live Well Days, we've created a package that supports the real you, in and out of work. You'll Get Hybrid working from our Woking RSC (just 24 mins from London). This role is remote based but occasional visits to our RSC will be required. Up to 11% company pension contributions Fri Yay finishes at 1pm every Friday 25 days' holiday (plus bank hols) 5 Live Well Days a year, just for you Bonus scheme linked to company & personal performance Private healthcare, Digital GP access & mental health coaching Enhanced parental leave and flexible return options Study support, income protection, life cover & more And yes-25% off the chicken The Road to Becoming a Real One Apply (Go on do it) - send us your CV and answer a couple of app questions. Intro call with our Talent Team Virtual call with Hiring Manager + Operations Franchise Lead F2F interview & Task at our HQ, Home of The Real Ones in Woking KFC for Everyone Whoever you are and wherever you're from, KFC is a place where you can bring the real you to work. Our promise is this: every person who applies to a role at KFC, regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion or sexual orientation, will have an equal opportunity to work here. We don't just welcome, we encourage applications from under represented groups from all industries. If you'd like any additional support with your application, have a disability or condition that may affect your performance during the recruitment process, or have any other requirements - just let us know. We'll be there to help you be the real you. Ready? We hope so, if you're ready to be part of our community, now's the time to apply. Worried you aren't ticking all the boxes? Don't - we'd still love to hear from you. Please note this is a 12 month Maternity contract
Apr 27, 2026
Full time
Welcome to KFC. Home of the real ones. We sell the world's best chicken. Seriously. And we've done it since 1939, when the idea of crispy, original recipe chicken took Kentucky by storm. Now, we're proud to serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that we started with, all those years ago. Across the Restaurant Support Centre (RSC), we come to work to be ourselves, and to make something of ourselves. We want to see our potential go that little bit further, as part of one of the world's most iconic brands. What's the gig? Well, you support our restaurants - and we'll support you every step of the way. Simple. Our doors are open - and they can take you anywhere. All we ask is that you be you. Because that makes us, us. Sound good? Great. Let's find out about that job. The Team Our Marketing team is a 50-strong crew of bold thinkers, culture shapers and creative doers - from Brand and Digital to Strategy, Food Quality and Innovation. We're here to keep KFC at the heart of culture across the UK & Ireland, blending our iconic roots with fresh, fearless ideas that connect with real people. We don't just make ads - we build love, drive growth, and stay one step ahead of what's next. About the Role This is the person who keeps it real when it comes to food. At KFC, great food is at the heart of everything we do-and this role makes sure it stays that way. As Quality Manager for UK & Ireland, you'll lead the end-to-end quality, food safety and compliance agenda across one of our most important markets. You'll also run our Innovation Kitchen, playing a critical role in bringing new products to life and ensuring they land brilliantly in restaurant. You'll be the subject matter expert across food safety, legislation and product quality-but also deeply connected to how our food is made, from supplier through to the customer experience in restaurant. Working closely with the Food & Quality Director and cross-functional teams, you'll help protect the brand while enabling innovation and growth. You'll also collaborate with our Pan-Europe Quality function, who lead supplier audits and ingredient compliance, ensuring alignment across markets. What You Will Spend Your Time Doing This is a broad, high-impact role spanning strategy through to execution-truly from farm to fork. Owning food safety, quality and legal compliance across all KFC products in UK & Ireland Leading and developing a small, high-performing team (Quality Technologist and Kitchen Manager) Delivering product and process projects from concept through to successful restaurant launch Acting as the guardian of product quality-ensuring consistency across every restaurant Leading the response to new regulations and legislation, keeping the business compliant and future ready Acting as the key contact for trading standards, customer incidents and technical PR matters Driving continuous improvement and cost efficiency initiatives with supply chain, suppliers and operations Leading product, equipment and recipe validation, including reformulation where needed Supporting key brand priorities such as nutrition and Halal standards Using data, audits and insights to identify risks and continuously raise standards Partnering cross-functionally to embed quality into all business decisions Building and championing a strong food safety culture across the organisation Why This Role Matters Because great food doesn't happen by accident. You'll ensure every product we serve is safe, compliant and high quality-while helping us innovate and evolve to meet changing customer expectations. It's a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with real commercial impact. What We Love From You About You We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a practical, hands on mindset. A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across functions Self motivated, curious and adaptable in a fast paced environment Comfortable working in a lean team with broad responsibility A pragmatic problem solver with strong commercial awareness Passionate about high standards, continuous improvement and delivery Energised by working on food that reaches millions of customers Experience At least 5 years' experience in a food technical role (manufacturing, retail or food service) Degree in Food Science or a related discipline Strong expertise in food safety, quality management systems and food legislation Experience working across the full food supply chain, from supplier to end consumer Proven track record of delivering projects and influencing multiple stakeholders Confident managing risk, incidents and complex challenges Commercially aware, with a solutions focused approach Able to balance strategic thinking with attention to detail What's In It For You We offer benefits that make your life that little bit easier, because we know the juggle is real. From flexible, hybrid working to Fri Yay early finishes and Live Well Days, we've created a package that supports the real you, in and out of work. You'll Get Hybrid working from our Woking RSC (just 24 mins from London). This role is remote based but occasional visits to our RSC will be required. Up to 11% company pension contributions Fri Yay finishes at 1pm every Friday 25 days' holiday (plus bank hols) 5 Live Well Days a year, just for you Bonus scheme linked to company & personal performance Private healthcare, Digital GP access & mental health coaching Enhanced parental leave and flexible return options Study support, income protection, life cover & more And yes-25% off the chicken The Road to Becoming a Real One Apply (Go on do it) - send us your CV and answer a couple of app questions. Intro call with our Talent Team Virtual call with Hiring Manager + Operations Franchise Lead F2F interview & Task at our HQ, Home of The Real Ones in Woking KFC for Everyone Whoever you are and wherever you're from, KFC is a place where you can bring the real you to work. Our promise is this: every person who applies to a role at KFC, regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion or sexual orientation, will have an equal opportunity to work here. We don't just welcome, we encourage applications from under represented groups from all industries. If you'd like any additional support with your application, have a disability or condition that may affect your performance during the recruitment process, or have any other requirements - just let us know. We'll be there to help you be the real you. Ready? We hope so, if you're ready to be part of our community, now's the time to apply. Worried you aren't ticking all the boxes? Don't - we'd still love to hear from you. Please note this is a 12 month Maternity contract
Process Development Technologist Sharnbrook Hybrid 34,000 - 50,000 Join one of six world class innovation hubs developing some of the world's most loved products. The site is home to the Advanced Prototype & Engineering Centre where every day is full of experiments of new formulations and production technologies We're looking for a hands-on Process Development Technologist to help turn breakthrough ideas into large scale, factory-ready products. What You'll Do Work with formulators to take small lab batches and turn them into factory processes. Write process specs and run manufacturing trials Operate pilot plant machinery (mixing, batching, filling) Produce test batches for consumer and clinical studies Troubleshoot texture, processing and filling issues Drive cost savings and explore new technologies What we're looking for: Food Science, Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or similar background Experience in FMCG, process engineering, or pilot plant operations Practical, hands-on approach and strong problem-solving skills What you'll get: Hybrid working pattern Internal development that's taken seriously! Progression opportunities Salary 35,000 - 50,000 DOE Private Medical Discounted platform Bonus Up to 25 days holiday Up to 25% pension If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Apr 27, 2026
Full time
Process Development Technologist Sharnbrook Hybrid 34,000 - 50,000 Join one of six world class innovation hubs developing some of the world's most loved products. The site is home to the Advanced Prototype & Engineering Centre where every day is full of experiments of new formulations and production technologies We're looking for a hands-on Process Development Technologist to help turn breakthrough ideas into large scale, factory-ready products. What You'll Do Work with formulators to take small lab batches and turn them into factory processes. Write process specs and run manufacturing trials Operate pilot plant machinery (mixing, batching, filling) Produce test batches for consumer and clinical studies Troubleshoot texture, processing and filling issues Drive cost savings and explore new technologies What we're looking for: Food Science, Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or similar background Experience in FMCG, process engineering, or pilot plant operations Practical, hands-on approach and strong problem-solving skills What you'll get: Hybrid working pattern Internal development that's taken seriously! Progression opportunities Salary 35,000 - 50,000 DOE Private Medical Discounted platform Bonus Up to 25 days holiday Up to 25% pension If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
We re working with a high-growth food brand that s rapidly expanding across grocery retail and showing no signs of slowing down. It s a really exciting time for the business, with strong momentum and continued investment, particularly within the technical team, which is actively growing and evolving. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative, down-to-earth environment where you ll have real ownership and visibility across a broad technical remit. The role You ll sit at the heart of food safety, quality, and supplier performance, making sure products are safe, compliant, consistent, and ready for market. It s a hands-on, varied role where you ll be closely involved in both day-to-day technical management and product development activity. Key responsibilities Support supplier onboarding and ongoing compliance management Investigate complaints and out-of-spec results, identifying root cause and driving corrective action Work with suppliers to improve product quality and reduce recurring issues Oversee product testing, shelf-life validation, and sensory assessments Support NPD/EPD projects from concept through to launch, including trials and first productions Write and maintain accurate product specifications Review and approve packaging artwork and labelling for compliance and brand alignment About you Experience in a food technical / quality / food safety role within FMCG or food manufacturing/retail Confident managing suppliers and handling technical investigations Strong understanding of food safety standards (BRCGS experience desirable) Experience supporting NPD in a fast-paced environment Detail-focused, proactive, and comfortable working cross-functionally Why join? A fast-growing brand with real commercial momentum A technical team that s actively expanding and being shaped A collaborative, supportive, and approachable culture Broad, varied role with real ownership and impact Opportunity to grow with the business as it scales If you re looking for a senior technical role where no two days are the same and you can genuinely make an impact, this is a great one to explore.
Apr 26, 2026
Full time
We re working with a high-growth food brand that s rapidly expanding across grocery retail and showing no signs of slowing down. It s a really exciting time for the business, with strong momentum and continued investment, particularly within the technical team, which is actively growing and evolving. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative, down-to-earth environment where you ll have real ownership and visibility across a broad technical remit. The role You ll sit at the heart of food safety, quality, and supplier performance, making sure products are safe, compliant, consistent, and ready for market. It s a hands-on, varied role where you ll be closely involved in both day-to-day technical management and product development activity. Key responsibilities Support supplier onboarding and ongoing compliance management Investigate complaints and out-of-spec results, identifying root cause and driving corrective action Work with suppliers to improve product quality and reduce recurring issues Oversee product testing, shelf-life validation, and sensory assessments Support NPD/EPD projects from concept through to launch, including trials and first productions Write and maintain accurate product specifications Review and approve packaging artwork and labelling for compliance and brand alignment About you Experience in a food technical / quality / food safety role within FMCG or food manufacturing/retail Confident managing suppliers and handling technical investigations Strong understanding of food safety standards (BRCGS experience desirable) Experience supporting NPD in a fast-paced environment Detail-focused, proactive, and comfortable working cross-functionally Why join? A fast-growing brand with real commercial momentum A technical team that s actively expanding and being shaped A collaborative, supportive, and approachable culture Broad, varied role with real ownership and impact Opportunity to grow with the business as it scales If you re looking for a senior technical role where no two days are the same and you can genuinely make an impact, this is a great one to explore.
Exciting Opportunity for a Senior NPD Technologist in the Peterborough. Are you passionate about developing delicious products that will make a mark on the UK's top retailers? Our client is seeking a talented and creative NPD Technologist to join their dynamic team. As a Product Developer, you will have the opportunity to work closely with renowned retailers, managing your own accounts and bringing new and exciting products to life. This role offers a unique chance to unleash your culinary expertise and innovative ideas, shaping the future of delicious offerings in the market. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with leading UK retailers to understand their needs and develop products that align with their brand and target market. Manage your own accounts, building strong relationships with clients and providing exceptional service. Utilize your creativity and market research to ideate, conceptualize, and develop innovative food and beverage products. Conduct thorough product testing, ensuring quality, taste, and compliance with regulatory standards. Monitor market trends, competitor analysis, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product improvement and development. Join our client's team and be part of a company that values creativity, collaboration, and the pursuit of culinary excellence. This is an incredible chance to make your mark in the industry and work with the UK's top retailers. If you are passionate about food, love developing new products, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and embark on a journey of innovation and gastronomic delight. Please send your details through to Jecca on (url removed) / (phone number 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)
Apr 26, 2026
Full time
Exciting Opportunity for a Senior NPD Technologist in the Peterborough. Are you passionate about developing delicious products that will make a mark on the UK's top retailers? Our client is seeking a talented and creative NPD Technologist to join their dynamic team. As a Product Developer, you will have the opportunity to work closely with renowned retailers, managing your own accounts and bringing new and exciting products to life. This role offers a unique chance to unleash your culinary expertise and innovative ideas, shaping the future of delicious offerings in the market. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with leading UK retailers to understand their needs and develop products that align with their brand and target market. Manage your own accounts, building strong relationships with clients and providing exceptional service. Utilize your creativity and market research to ideate, conceptualize, and develop innovative food and beverage products. Conduct thorough product testing, ensuring quality, taste, and compliance with regulatory standards. Monitor market trends, competitor analysis, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product improvement and development. Join our client's team and be part of a company that values creativity, collaboration, and the pursuit of culinary excellence. This is an incredible chance to make your mark in the industry and work with the UK's top retailers. If you are passionate about food, love developing new products, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and embark on a journey of innovation and gastronomic delight. Please send your details through to Jecca on (url removed) / (phone number 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)
Quality Systems Technologist Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Pension, Life insurance Location: Sutton Bridge Ways of Working: Site Based Hours of work: 8:30-17:00 Contract Type: FTC-12 Months 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. Here at our site in Sutton Bridge is home to around 225 colleagues, producing chilled Indian ready meals for a dedicated customer. What you'll be doing As a Compliance Technologist, you'll support the Technical function by ensuring legal, food safety and quality compliance across the site. You'll provide technical support to customers, suppliers and internal teams while maintaining robust systems, reporting and audit readiness. Role Accountabilities • Provide administrative support for QMS and HACCP compliance • Generate, maintain and report Technical KPI data • Log, Monitor and trend non-conformance, complaints, microbiological and nutritional surveillance data • Coordinate pest control activity and ensure compliance with scheduled visits - remove • Maintain and update the Allergen Risk Assessment and supporting activities eg validation, verification • Perform data entry, trend analysis, manage change procedures and respond to technical information requests • Conduct traceability exercises and drive system improvements • Support audits, site visits and customer communications • Complete internal audits and manage non-conformances • Work with the Specification Technologist to create and update finished product specifications - Remove • Support product launches, delists and promotional activity • Assist with export documentation compliance and veterinary officer visits • Provide flexible support across the Technical team and contribute to projects Manage raw materials non-conformance issues and liaises with suppliers to implement root cause analysis and corrective actions effectively. Complete routine sampling and monitoring of raw materials and communicate effectively with suppliers to support continuous improvement. What we're looking for • Experience in a technical or compliance role within a manufacturing environment • Strong understanding of food safety, quality and compliance systems • Good analytical skills with the ability to interpret and trend data • Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail • Ability to work calmly and methodically in a fast-paced environment • A proactive and solutions-focused approach • Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities • Professional approach with a strong sense of accountability 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 • Company share save scheme • Pension • Life insurance • Greencore Qualifications • Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Apr 26, 2026
Full time
Quality Systems Technologist Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Pension, Life insurance Location: Sutton Bridge Ways of Working: Site Based Hours of work: 8:30-17:00 Contract Type: FTC-12 Months 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. Here at our site in Sutton Bridge is home to around 225 colleagues, producing chilled Indian ready meals for a dedicated customer. What you'll be doing As a Compliance Technologist, you'll support the Technical function by ensuring legal, food safety and quality compliance across the site. You'll provide technical support to customers, suppliers and internal teams while maintaining robust systems, reporting and audit readiness. Role Accountabilities • Provide administrative support for QMS and HACCP compliance • Generate, maintain and report Technical KPI data • Log, Monitor and trend non-conformance, complaints, microbiological and nutritional surveillance data • Coordinate pest control activity and ensure compliance with scheduled visits - remove • Maintain and update the Allergen Risk Assessment and supporting activities eg validation, verification • Perform data entry, trend analysis, manage change procedures and respond to technical information requests • Conduct traceability exercises and drive system improvements • Support audits, site visits and customer communications • Complete internal audits and manage non-conformances • Work with the Specification Technologist to create and update finished product specifications - Remove • Support product launches, delists and promotional activity • Assist with export documentation compliance and veterinary officer visits • Provide flexible support across the Technical team and contribute to projects Manage raw materials non-conformance issues and liaises with suppliers to implement root cause analysis and corrective actions effectively. Complete routine sampling and monitoring of raw materials and communicate effectively with suppliers to support continuous improvement. What we're looking for • Experience in a technical or compliance role within a manufacturing environment • Strong understanding of food safety, quality and compliance systems • Good analytical skills with the ability to interpret and trend data • Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail • Ability to work calmly and methodically in a fast-paced environment • A proactive and solutions-focused approach • Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities • Professional approach with a strong sense of accountability 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 • Company share save scheme • Pension • Life insurance • Greencore Qualifications • Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing food manufacturing business as a Specification Technologist. Working closely with the Change and Specifications Manager and cross-functional teams, you will play a key role in ensuring all product specifications and artwork are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time to meet customer and internal expectations. This role is ideal for a detail-driven and proactive individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering technical excellence. You will be responsible for managing specifications across retail, brand, and foodservice products, ensuring compliance with food labelling legislation and customer codes of practice while supporting successful product launches. The task at hand will be to manage and maintain finished product specifications, ensuring they are completed, approved, and activated in line with launch timelines and customer deadlines. You will coordinate with NPD, buying, and supply chain teams to ensure accuracy and consistency, while also maintaining trackers and supporting artwork approval processes. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring all live products remain compliant, with timely updates for any delisted or off-range items. You will also support stage gate processes, assist with HFSS submissions, and respond to external customer requirements as needed. Ideal Candidate: Experience in a Specification Technologist or similar technical role within food manufacturing. Experience working with one or more major UK retailers from a technical perspective. Strong understanding of food labelling legislation, specifications, and retailer codes of practice. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Proactive problem-solver with the confidence to escalate issues when required. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across teams and customers. Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office. A degree in Food Science, Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience). Strong team player with a customer-focused mindset. If you believe you have the experience and capability for the role, please get in touch with Steve Brame at (url removed) or by calling (phone number removed). By applying to this advertised job, you consent for Henderson Brown Recruitment Ltd to hold your information. Our privacy policy can be found on our website. At your request, this can also be sent to you.
Apr 25, 2026
Full time
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing food manufacturing business as a Specification Technologist. Working closely with the Change and Specifications Manager and cross-functional teams, you will play a key role in ensuring all product specifications and artwork are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time to meet customer and internal expectations. This role is ideal for a detail-driven and proactive individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering technical excellence. You will be responsible for managing specifications across retail, brand, and foodservice products, ensuring compliance with food labelling legislation and customer codes of practice while supporting successful product launches. The task at hand will be to manage and maintain finished product specifications, ensuring they are completed, approved, and activated in line with launch timelines and customer deadlines. You will coordinate with NPD, buying, and supply chain teams to ensure accuracy and consistency, while also maintaining trackers and supporting artwork approval processes. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring all live products remain compliant, with timely updates for any delisted or off-range items. You will also support stage gate processes, assist with HFSS submissions, and respond to external customer requirements as needed. Ideal Candidate: Experience in a Specification Technologist or similar technical role within food manufacturing. Experience working with one or more major UK retailers from a technical perspective. Strong understanding of food labelling legislation, specifications, and retailer codes of practice. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Proactive problem-solver with the confidence to escalate issues when required. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across teams and customers. Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office. A degree in Food Science, Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience). Strong team player with a customer-focused mindset. If you believe you have the experience and capability for the role, please get in touch with Steve Brame at (url removed) or by calling (phone number removed). By applying to this advertised job, you consent for Henderson Brown Recruitment Ltd to hold your information. Our privacy policy can be found on our website. At your request, this can also be sent to you.
The Collective Network Limited
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Quality Assurance Technologist Peterborough Up to 35,000 We are currently working with a food manufacturer in Peterborough looking for a Quality Technologist. You will ensure the company's quality and processes are at the highest standards. The role is great for somebody to enhance their quality skills or a technologist looking for more exposure to quality. Key Responsibilities: Calibrate test equipment Investigate production complaints and implement corrective action Lead Root Cause Analysis Verify compliance with quality and safety standards Conduct routine GMP, hygiene, and foreign body inspections Resolve non-conformance Taste panel process Monitor and release products post-production and testing Complete scheduled monitoring and log samples Conduct allergen validation File samples, send to labs, and liaise with supply chain on timing issues What you will need: Previous experience in a similar position, within the Food Industry Level 3 in HACCP/Food Safety Knowledge of BRC standards If you would like to learn more about the role and company, please get in touch with Owen.
Apr 25, 2026
Full time
Quality Assurance Technologist Peterborough Up to 35,000 We are currently working with a food manufacturer in Peterborough looking for a Quality Technologist. You will ensure the company's quality and processes are at the highest standards. The role is great for somebody to enhance their quality skills or a technologist looking for more exposure to quality. Key Responsibilities: Calibrate test equipment Investigate production complaints and implement corrective action Lead Root Cause Analysis Verify compliance with quality and safety standards Conduct routine GMP, hygiene, and foreign body inspections Resolve non-conformance Taste panel process Monitor and release products post-production and testing Complete scheduled monitoring and log samples Conduct allergen validation File samples, send to labs, and liaise with supply chain on timing issues What you will need: Previous experience in a similar position, within the Food Industry Level 3 in HACCP/Food Safety Knowledge of BRC standards If you would like to learn more about the role and company, please get in touch with Owen.
Specification Technologist Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contribution, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Bourne, Lincolnshire Ways of Working: Site Based Hours of work: Monday-Friday, 08.30-17.00 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. This role is based in Bourne at a site specialising in the preparation of fruit, dressed salads, noodles, leafy salads, and stir-fry mixes. The site employs over 1,200 people and is conveniently located just 16 miles from Peterborough and 12 miles from Spalding. What you'll be doing In this busy and dynamic role as a Specification Technologist, you will be responsible for completing finished product specifications for retailers and managing the retailer systems and processes used to generate finished product packaging. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency across all specifications, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain high standards and support business operations. Role Accountabilities • Complete finished product specifications and artwork on time, ensuring all technical, legal and quality data is accurate and right first time • Work closely with raw materials, packaging and NPD teams to ensure specifications reflect current materials, legal requirements and retailer standards • Manage retailer online systems and specification housekeeping, maintaining accuracy, compliance and critical path delivery • Support audits and customer visits by providing accurate specification and artwork information, reporting non-conformances and identifying improvements • Maintain robust document control, ensuring confidentiality, accurate filing and clear version control of specifications and artwork • Communicate effectively with internal teams and customers, escalating missing or inaccurate information promptly • Operate safely, comply with legislation, report hazards and contribute to continuous improvement in health, safety and the working environment What we're looking for • Strong attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach to specifications and artwork • Good understanding of retailer specifications, artwork and legal labelling requirements • Ability to manage critical paths and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Confidence working with retailer specification systems and technical data platforms • Clear and effective communication skills when working with internal teams and customers • Proactive mindset with the ability to identify issues and drive solutions • Willingness to learn, develop and build technical expertise within a collaborative team • Commitment to quality, accuracy and compliance in all aspects of work 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. 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 contribution 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.
Apr 25, 2026
Full time
Specification Technologist Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contribution, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Bourne, Lincolnshire Ways of Working: Site Based Hours of work: Monday-Friday, 08.30-17.00 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. This role is based in Bourne at a site specialising in the preparation of fruit, dressed salads, noodles, leafy salads, and stir-fry mixes. The site employs over 1,200 people and is conveniently located just 16 miles from Peterborough and 12 miles from Spalding. What you'll be doing In this busy and dynamic role as a Specification Technologist, you will be responsible for completing finished product specifications for retailers and managing the retailer systems and processes used to generate finished product packaging. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency across all specifications, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain high standards and support business operations. Role Accountabilities • Complete finished product specifications and artwork on time, ensuring all technical, legal and quality data is accurate and right first time • Work closely with raw materials, packaging and NPD teams to ensure specifications reflect current materials, legal requirements and retailer standards • Manage retailer online systems and specification housekeeping, maintaining accuracy, compliance and critical path delivery • Support audits and customer visits by providing accurate specification and artwork information, reporting non-conformances and identifying improvements • Maintain robust document control, ensuring confidentiality, accurate filing and clear version control of specifications and artwork • Communicate effectively with internal teams and customers, escalating missing or inaccurate information promptly • Operate safely, comply with legislation, report hazards and contribute to continuous improvement in health, safety and the working environment What we're looking for • Strong attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach to specifications and artwork • Good understanding of retailer specifications, artwork and legal labelling requirements • Ability to manage critical paths and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Confidence working with retailer specification systems and technical data platforms • Clear and effective communication skills when working with internal teams and customers • Proactive mindset with the ability to identify issues and drive solutions • Willingness to learn, develop and build technical expertise within a collaborative team • Commitment to quality, accuracy and compliance in all aspects of work 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. 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 contribution 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.
Flavour Technologist Sports Nutrition Location: Kent Are you a talented Food Scientist with experience in liquids such as beverages, flavours, alcohol, flavour processing or fragrances .? I am currently recruiting for a Flavour Technologist to join a global leader in nutritional ingredients at their innovation site in Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative, "hands-on" technologist to take ownership of flavour development for some of the biggest names in the fitness and wellness industry. PLEASE NOTE - This company doesn't sponsor, so unfortunately I can't submit candidates on a Post Study Work visa. The Role Working within a high-spec laboratory, you will focus on the end-to-end development of ready-to-mix (RTM) supplements. You will be tasked with the challenge of turning functional active ingredients, like protein and amino acids, into delicious, market-ready beverages. Key Responsibilities Formulation: Create and refine flavour profiles for protein powders, pre-workouts, and functional drinks using an extensive ingredient library. Technical Problem Solving: Analyse active ingredient interactions and find creative solutions to mask off-notes and optimise taste. Project Management: Manage customer submissions, incorporate feedback, and ensure prototypes are delivered within tight commercial timelines. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a technical point of contact for flavour suppliers and customers, attending meetings and trade shows where required. Compliance & Quality : Ensure all formulations meet regulatory standards for their specific target markets and support first-production runs at manufacturing sites. Your Skills & Experience Hold a BSc in Food Science, Food Chemistry, or a related technical field. 1 2 years of experience in beverage development (ideally within RTM or functional drinks). Confident in unit conversions and complex formulation work. Possesses a refined palate and a genuine passion for food and drink trends. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Health Cash Plan If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a world-class nutrition partner, please apply with your CV today for a confidential discussion.
Apr 25, 2026
Full time
Flavour Technologist Sports Nutrition Location: Kent Are you a talented Food Scientist with experience in liquids such as beverages, flavours, alcohol, flavour processing or fragrances .? I am currently recruiting for a Flavour Technologist to join a global leader in nutritional ingredients at their innovation site in Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative, "hands-on" technologist to take ownership of flavour development for some of the biggest names in the fitness and wellness industry. PLEASE NOTE - This company doesn't sponsor, so unfortunately I can't submit candidates on a Post Study Work visa. The Role Working within a high-spec laboratory, you will focus on the end-to-end development of ready-to-mix (RTM) supplements. You will be tasked with the challenge of turning functional active ingredients, like protein and amino acids, into delicious, market-ready beverages. Key Responsibilities Formulation: Create and refine flavour profiles for protein powders, pre-workouts, and functional drinks using an extensive ingredient library. Technical Problem Solving: Analyse active ingredient interactions and find creative solutions to mask off-notes and optimise taste. Project Management: Manage customer submissions, incorporate feedback, and ensure prototypes are delivered within tight commercial timelines. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a technical point of contact for flavour suppliers and customers, attending meetings and trade shows where required. Compliance & Quality : Ensure all formulations meet regulatory standards for their specific target markets and support first-production runs at manufacturing sites. Your Skills & Experience Hold a BSc in Food Science, Food Chemistry, or a related technical field. 1 2 years of experience in beverage development (ideally within RTM or functional drinks). Confident in unit conversions and complex formulation work. Possesses a refined palate and a genuine passion for food and drink trends. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Health Cash Plan If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a world-class nutrition partner, please apply with your CV today for a confidential discussion.
Quality Assurance Supervisor - Food Manufacturing 30,000 - 34,000 North Manchester Do you have experience in Food or Beverage Manufacturing QA/QC and want to join one of the biggest names in the local area that prides itself on high standards and an excellent working culture? This major Food Manufacturer employs 1500+ people across several sites and supplies widely-recognised products such as Baked Goods to major UK retailers including M&S for almost 100 years. As part of ongoing growth, they are looking to bolster their team with an experienced QA Supervisor who can lead a team of 10 direct reports to ensure that standards, regulations & procedures are adhered to while promoting a culture of compliance & continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years' experience in Food Manufacturing QA/QC - ideally in a role with leadership responsibilities - and will have a strong working knowledge of HACCP, GMP and BRC audits. This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking for a high-impact role at a large and stable business where they can join a friendly, supportive team that will invest in them and support with their ongoing development. Responsibilities: Leading a QA team of 10 people, overseeing training, coaching & performance management Owning Food Safety & Quality compliance, ensuring SOPs are followed & carrying out audits Act as a Site Quality Lead on shifts, managing issues, incidents and technical KPIs Supporting with overall audit readiness and customer visits, ensuring standards are met e.g BRC, GMP, CCPs, retailer requirements Working cross-functionally to support Technical projects, CI and site development Required Skills & Qualifications: 3+ years' experience in QA/QC in the Food or Beverage Manufacturing sector Preferably having previous experience in a leadership position, or otherwise having demonstrable experience with coaching/training production staff Relevant qualifications such as Food Safety/Food Hygiene Level 3, Internal Auditing etc. SAP experience (desirable) UK driving license Benefits: High level of responsibility and the opportunity to progress within an advanced business Friendly and positive work environment at a company that is known for retaining its staff Excellent company benefits and long-term incentives Apply as soon as possible, this role will be in high demand and may close before the end date. QA Supervisor, Quality Assurance Supervisor, Quality Assurance Coordinator, Quality Control Supervisor, QA Technician, Quality Assurance Technologist, Quality Manager, Quality Controller, Team Manager, Team Leader, Production Supervisor, Production Leader, FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Food, Drinks, Manchester, Bury, Heywood, Oldham, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, Lancashire
Apr 25, 2026
Full time
Quality Assurance Supervisor - Food Manufacturing 30,000 - 34,000 North Manchester Do you have experience in Food or Beverage Manufacturing QA/QC and want to join one of the biggest names in the local area that prides itself on high standards and an excellent working culture? This major Food Manufacturer employs 1500+ people across several sites and supplies widely-recognised products such as Baked Goods to major UK retailers including M&S for almost 100 years. As part of ongoing growth, they are looking to bolster their team with an experienced QA Supervisor who can lead a team of 10 direct reports to ensure that standards, regulations & procedures are adhered to while promoting a culture of compliance & continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years' experience in Food Manufacturing QA/QC - ideally in a role with leadership responsibilities - and will have a strong working knowledge of HACCP, GMP and BRC audits. This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking for a high-impact role at a large and stable business where they can join a friendly, supportive team that will invest in them and support with their ongoing development. Responsibilities: Leading a QA team of 10 people, overseeing training, coaching & performance management Owning Food Safety & Quality compliance, ensuring SOPs are followed & carrying out audits Act as a Site Quality Lead on shifts, managing issues, incidents and technical KPIs Supporting with overall audit readiness and customer visits, ensuring standards are met e.g BRC, GMP, CCPs, retailer requirements Working cross-functionally to support Technical projects, CI and site development Required Skills & Qualifications: 3+ years' experience in QA/QC in the Food or Beverage Manufacturing sector Preferably having previous experience in a leadership position, or otherwise having demonstrable experience with coaching/training production staff Relevant qualifications such as Food Safety/Food Hygiene Level 3, Internal Auditing etc. SAP experience (desirable) UK driving license Benefits: High level of responsibility and the opportunity to progress within an advanced business Friendly and positive work environment at a company that is known for retaining its staff Excellent company benefits and long-term incentives Apply as soon as possible, this role will be in high demand and may close before the end date. QA Supervisor, Quality Assurance Supervisor, Quality Assurance Coordinator, Quality Control Supervisor, QA Technician, Quality Assurance Technologist, Quality Manager, Quality Controller, Team Manager, Team Leader, Production Supervisor, Production Leader, FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Food, Drinks, Manchester, Bury, Heywood, Oldham, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, Lancashire
Celtic Renewables are widely regarded as one of the most innovative Biotech companies in Europe, having developed technology patent(s) for the conversion of biological residues into sustainable green chemicals. The process is an inspirational reinvention of a century old process known as the Acetone-Butanol-Ethanol (ABE) fermentation, to bring this age-old fermentation back to the global scale. The green chemicals produced by this innovative process are highly sought after across a range of industries - from cosmetics, food flavourings, hygiene, pharmaceuticals through to use for biofuels. This pioneering company has completed construction of a state-of-the-art processing plant in Grangemouth, a historical exemplar plant for Scotland, and are operating at a commercial scale. This first commercial plant is the launching pad for our ambitious international growth plans. Celtic Renewables are excited to recruit for a shift Laboratory Biotechnologist . This role plays an integral part in the successful operation of the plant. Job Overview As a Laboratory Biotechnologist at our manufacturing site in Grangemouth you will safely and efficiently operate the laboratory process, progressing the multi-stage batch fermentation process through to distillation and delivery of final products. This role required working on shift (12 hour day and night shifts) Key Duties and Responsibilities Commence each batch fermentation campaign and in collaboration with Process Operators progress through the multi stage process. Coordinate and schedule the laboratory operations to ensure that the plant runs efficiently and continuously. Collection of plant samples and their analysis using various techniques including microbiological, analytical and wet chemistry. Work with technical team members and wider process team to maintain the continual operation of our process thus ensuring deadlines & KPIs are met. You will work on your own initiative to ensure prompt appropriate corrective action is taken whenever necessary and ensure adequate recording and communication of any action taken/required. Provide the Process Operator with scientific guidance to manage both the batch fermentation process and continuous distillation. Operate, manage and continually contribute to the optimisation of the inoculation train and lab function, whilst supporting optimisation of the process. Demonstrate safe and hygienic working practices, ensuring that the requirements of the Integrated Management System are followed. Conduct relevant checks to ensure compliance, quality, efficiency/yield and volume is being achieved. Ensure compliance with H&S, Environmental and other legal requirements to produce safe products and co-products which meet strict quality parameters. Understand the requirements of GLP, SEPA, and COSHH, and apply these in your role. Demonstrate high level of problem solving skills. Collaborate with wider business including Research & Innovation, Engineering & Projects and Finance Do you have the following Skills, Experience and Qualifications? Science background. You are comfortable with being "hands on", operating and maintaining the early stage inoculation train. Practical knowledge of laboratory instrumentation including HPLC and GC and Karl Fischer analysis. Understanding or GMP/GLP. Experience of working in a dynamic role where processes change and you need to adapt quickly. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrable knowledge and experience of working strictly within defined safety, environmental, quality standards and procedures Additional skills that are advantageous Experience of fermentation and/or continuous distillation. COSHH trained. A natural interest in environmental sustainability would be an advantage. Understanding of continuous improvement within the workplace
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
Celtic Renewables are widely regarded as one of the most innovative Biotech companies in Europe, having developed technology patent(s) for the conversion of biological residues into sustainable green chemicals. The process is an inspirational reinvention of a century old process known as the Acetone-Butanol-Ethanol (ABE) fermentation, to bring this age-old fermentation back to the global scale. The green chemicals produced by this innovative process are highly sought after across a range of industries - from cosmetics, food flavourings, hygiene, pharmaceuticals through to use for biofuels. This pioneering company has completed construction of a state-of-the-art processing plant in Grangemouth, a historical exemplar plant for Scotland, and are operating at a commercial scale. This first commercial plant is the launching pad for our ambitious international growth plans. Celtic Renewables are excited to recruit for a shift Laboratory Biotechnologist . This role plays an integral part in the successful operation of the plant. Job Overview As a Laboratory Biotechnologist at our manufacturing site in Grangemouth you will safely and efficiently operate the laboratory process, progressing the multi-stage batch fermentation process through to distillation and delivery of final products. This role required working on shift (12 hour day and night shifts) Key Duties and Responsibilities Commence each batch fermentation campaign and in collaboration with Process Operators progress through the multi stage process. Coordinate and schedule the laboratory operations to ensure that the plant runs efficiently and continuously. Collection of plant samples and their analysis using various techniques including microbiological, analytical and wet chemistry. Work with technical team members and wider process team to maintain the continual operation of our process thus ensuring deadlines & KPIs are met. You will work on your own initiative to ensure prompt appropriate corrective action is taken whenever necessary and ensure adequate recording and communication of any action taken/required. Provide the Process Operator with scientific guidance to manage both the batch fermentation process and continuous distillation. Operate, manage and continually contribute to the optimisation of the inoculation train and lab function, whilst supporting optimisation of the process. Demonstrate safe and hygienic working practices, ensuring that the requirements of the Integrated Management System are followed. Conduct relevant checks to ensure compliance, quality, efficiency/yield and volume is being achieved. Ensure compliance with H&S, Environmental and other legal requirements to produce safe products and co-products which meet strict quality parameters. Understand the requirements of GLP, SEPA, and COSHH, and apply these in your role. Demonstrate high level of problem solving skills. Collaborate with wider business including Research & Innovation, Engineering & Projects and Finance Do you have the following Skills, Experience and Qualifications? Science background. You are comfortable with being "hands on", operating and maintaining the early stage inoculation train. Practical knowledge of laboratory instrumentation including HPLC and GC and Karl Fischer analysis. Understanding or GMP/GLP. Experience of working in a dynamic role where processes change and you need to adapt quickly. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrable knowledge and experience of working strictly within defined safety, environmental, quality standards and procedures Additional skills that are advantageous Experience of fermentation and/or continuous distillation. COSHH trained. A natural interest in environmental sustainability would be an advantage. Understanding of continuous improvement within the workplace
Specifications Technologist East Kilbride A well-established manufacturing site is looking to bring in a Specifications Technologist to take ownership of product and raw material specifications, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and consistency across the board. This is a hands-on role where detail matters. You'll be working closely with technical, QA, procurement, and suppliers to make sure everything is right first time. What you'll be doing Creating and maintaining finished product, raw material, and packaging specifications Managing retailer specification portals Ensuring compliance with UK food legislation (labelling, allergens, nutrition) Reviewing packaging, artwork, and label approvals Maintaining allergen risk assessments and declarations Supporting audits and customer technical queries Monitoring specification KPIs and accuracy Supporting product launches and changes What we're looking for Experience managing specifications for UK retailers Strong understanding of food labelling and legislation Experience with retailer portals (Tesco, Sainsbury's, etc.) High attention to detail and strong data accuracy Confident working across multiple teams Why consider it Stable, structured environment Clear role ownership Good exposure across technical, QA, and NPD Opportunity to strengthen retailer-facing experience
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
Specifications Technologist East Kilbride A well-established manufacturing site is looking to bring in a Specifications Technologist to take ownership of product and raw material specifications, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and consistency across the board. This is a hands-on role where detail matters. You'll be working closely with technical, QA, procurement, and suppliers to make sure everything is right first time. What you'll be doing Creating and maintaining finished product, raw material, and packaging specifications Managing retailer specification portals Ensuring compliance with UK food legislation (labelling, allergens, nutrition) Reviewing packaging, artwork, and label approvals Maintaining allergen risk assessments and declarations Supporting audits and customer technical queries Monitoring specification KPIs and accuracy Supporting product launches and changes What we're looking for Experience managing specifications for UK retailers Strong understanding of food labelling and legislation Experience with retailer portals (Tesco, Sainsbury's, etc.) High attention to detail and strong data accuracy Confident working across multiple teams Why consider it Stable, structured environment Clear role ownership Good exposure across technical, QA, and NPD Opportunity to strengthen retailer-facing experience
At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Welcome to the Generative Biology Institute Led by Founding Director Jason Chin, the Generative Biology Institute (GBI) at the Ellison Institute of Technology is tackling the key challenges in making biology engineerable, and thereby unlocking the unrivalled power of biology for the benefit of humanity. The vision of the GBI is to lay the foundations for engineering biology, and unlock its potential for good. To achieve this, we must overcome two key challenges. First, we need the ability to write in the natural language of biology, enabling the rapid and scalable synthesis of entire genomes with precision. Second, we must understand what to write - determining which DNA sequences will generate biological systems that perform the desired functions. Addressing these challenges will allow us to harness the full power of biology to create transformative solutions across health, agriculture, clean energy and more. The Generative Biology Institute commenced operations in 2025, occupying newly renovated bespoke space in the Oxford Science Park. The team will later move to a purpose made facility in the Oxford Science Park, currently under construction. Once complete, this state of the art facility will include more than 40,000 m of research laboratory and office space. It will house over 30 groups and up to 600 employees at scale, focused on solving the two critical challenges in making biology engineerable and applying the solutions to addressing the global challenges encapsulated in EIT's Humane Endeavours. GBI Translational Platform We are seeking skilled Translational Scientists to help translate foundational work from GBI into real world applications within the GBI Translational Platform. Our platform aims to leverage an orthogonal replication system for the accelerated evolution of commercially relevant proteins. This is an opportunity to join at an early stage and play a meaningful role in shaping both our science and culture. In this role, you will design, execute and troubleshoot wet lab experiments, and develop robust, reproducible, and scalable experimental workflows. You will contribute both practically and intellectually to the research direction of our Translational Platform. You will also mentor and support laboratory technicians, helping to foster continuous knowledge sharing across the lab. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. In your cover letter, please clearly explain your fit, interest, and relevant experience for joining the GBI Translational Platform. All applications must be submitted exclusively through the EIT job portal. If you would like to discuss this role in more detail prior to submitting an application, please contact Cyril Schroeder at . Ideal candidates are hands on, proactive, and excited about translating basic science into commercial applications. Key Requirements MSc or PhD in molecular biology, synthetic biology, biotechnology, microbiology, or a related field Strong wet lab experience, particularly in molecular cloning and bacterial genome editing Be highly organized, structured, and self motivated Be a collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills What we offer Cutting edge science and competitive salaries. Brand new laboratories with state of the art equipment. The opportunity to grow quickly within an inclusive and collaborative environment. Our Benefits Salary: Competitive + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Working Together - What It Involves You must be eligible to work in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. We are open to sponsoring employment visas for this role; however sponsorship is not available for all visa types or in all circumstances. Eligibility will be assessed on a case by case basis. You must be based in or within easy commuting distance of Oxford. Or be willing to relocate. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required.
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Welcome to the Generative Biology Institute Led by Founding Director Jason Chin, the Generative Biology Institute (GBI) at the Ellison Institute of Technology is tackling the key challenges in making biology engineerable, and thereby unlocking the unrivalled power of biology for the benefit of humanity. The vision of the GBI is to lay the foundations for engineering biology, and unlock its potential for good. To achieve this, we must overcome two key challenges. First, we need the ability to write in the natural language of biology, enabling the rapid and scalable synthesis of entire genomes with precision. Second, we must understand what to write - determining which DNA sequences will generate biological systems that perform the desired functions. Addressing these challenges will allow us to harness the full power of biology to create transformative solutions across health, agriculture, clean energy and more. The Generative Biology Institute commenced operations in 2025, occupying newly renovated bespoke space in the Oxford Science Park. The team will later move to a purpose made facility in the Oxford Science Park, currently under construction. Once complete, this state of the art facility will include more than 40,000 m of research laboratory and office space. It will house over 30 groups and up to 600 employees at scale, focused on solving the two critical challenges in making biology engineerable and applying the solutions to addressing the global challenges encapsulated in EIT's Humane Endeavours. GBI Translational Platform We are seeking skilled Translational Scientists to help translate foundational work from GBI into real world applications within the GBI Translational Platform. Our platform aims to leverage an orthogonal replication system for the accelerated evolution of commercially relevant proteins. This is an opportunity to join at an early stage and play a meaningful role in shaping both our science and culture. In this role, you will design, execute and troubleshoot wet lab experiments, and develop robust, reproducible, and scalable experimental workflows. You will contribute both practically and intellectually to the research direction of our Translational Platform. You will also mentor and support laboratory technicians, helping to foster continuous knowledge sharing across the lab. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. In your cover letter, please clearly explain your fit, interest, and relevant experience for joining the GBI Translational Platform. All applications must be submitted exclusively through the EIT job portal. If you would like to discuss this role in more detail prior to submitting an application, please contact Cyril Schroeder at . Ideal candidates are hands on, proactive, and excited about translating basic science into commercial applications. Key Requirements MSc or PhD in molecular biology, synthetic biology, biotechnology, microbiology, or a related field Strong wet lab experience, particularly in molecular cloning and bacterial genome editing Be highly organized, structured, and self motivated Be a collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills What we offer Cutting edge science and competitive salaries. Brand new laboratories with state of the art equipment. The opportunity to grow quickly within an inclusive and collaborative environment. Our Benefits Salary: Competitive + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Working Together - What It Involves You must be eligible to work in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. We are open to sponsoring employment visas for this role; however sponsorship is not available for all visa types or in all circumstances. Eligibility will be assessed on a case by case basis. You must be based in or within easy commuting distance of Oxford. Or be willing to relocate. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required.
Senior Technologist The Role We are recruiting a Senior Technologist to join a growing technical team, working closely with customers, suppliers and internal departments to deliver against customer expectations and technical requirements. This is a key customer-facing role, supporting product integrity, quality and compliance while helping to drive efficiency and commercial success. You will act as the technical lead for assigned customers, managing specifications, supporting product launches and maintaining strong working relationships across the value chain. Key Responsibilities Act as the main technical contact for assigned customers Manage and maintain accurate, achievable customer and plant specifications Work closely with Technologists, NPD and operational teams to ensure compliance Lead and support pre-productions and new product launches Manage temporary specifications and specification changes Investigate, report and drive improvements around customer complaints Support shelf-life trials and continuous improvement initiatives Maintain customer technical systems and documentation Support internal and external audit readiness where required Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders About You Experience in a Technologist or Senior Technologist role Strong attention to detail and document management skills Confident working directly with customers and presenting technical information Good knowledge of HACCP, food safety and technical standards Organised, proactive and comfortable working cross-functionally Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members Additional Information Reports into the Technical Development Manager Some flexibility required to support business and customer needs Commitment to health, safety and positive working practices Values & Behaviours You will demonstrate the business's core values through teamwork, clear communication, continuous improvement and a proactive, problem-solving mindset. Interested For further information, please get in touch with Oskar Ballard at MorePeople on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
Senior Technologist The Role We are recruiting a Senior Technologist to join a growing technical team, working closely with customers, suppliers and internal departments to deliver against customer expectations and technical requirements. This is a key customer-facing role, supporting product integrity, quality and compliance while helping to drive efficiency and commercial success. You will act as the technical lead for assigned customers, managing specifications, supporting product launches and maintaining strong working relationships across the value chain. Key Responsibilities Act as the main technical contact for assigned customers Manage and maintain accurate, achievable customer and plant specifications Work closely with Technologists, NPD and operational teams to ensure compliance Lead and support pre-productions and new product launches Manage temporary specifications and specification changes Investigate, report and drive improvements around customer complaints Support shelf-life trials and continuous improvement initiatives Maintain customer technical systems and documentation Support internal and external audit readiness where required Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders About You Experience in a Technologist or Senior Technologist role Strong attention to detail and document management skills Confident working directly with customers and presenting technical information Good knowledge of HACCP, food safety and technical standards Organised, proactive and comfortable working cross-functionally Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members Additional Information Reports into the Technical Development Manager Some flexibility required to support business and customer needs Commitment to health, safety and positive working practices Values & Behaviours You will demonstrate the business's core values through teamwork, clear communication, continuous improvement and a proactive, problem-solving mindset. Interested For further information, please get in touch with Oskar Ballard at MorePeople on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators, and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics Led by Founding Director Jason Chin, the Generative Biology Institute (GBI) at EIT is tackling key challenges in making biology engineerable and unlocking its power for humanity. The vision of GBI is to lay the foundations for engineering biology and to unlock its potential for good, addressing challenges in health, agriculture, clean energy, and more. Your Role: We are seeking an experienced and detail oriented Research Assistant to join our Flow Cytometry team within a dynamic research environment. The successful candidate will support departmental research by providing expertise in flow cytometry analysis and cell sorting, working closely with diverse research groups in GBI to enable cutting edge discoveries. Key Responsibilities: Operate flow cytometry analysers and cell sorters, ensuring accurate and high quality analytical and sorting performance. Develop and implement advanced flow cytometry workflows, adopting emerging technology and approaches for the characterisation of diverse sample types, including engineered cells and microbial populations. Perform data analysis using flow cytometry software (e.g. FlowJo), providing accurate and meaningful interpretation to support research outcomes. Provide hands on training and ongoing support to research colleagues, promoting user autonomy and best operational practice. Ensure strict adherence to workflow protocols and safety guidelines when handling and sorting biological samples. Collaborate with the team to maintain and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and COSHH documentation, ensuring compliance and consistency. Maximise performance and instrument uptime through the maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of cell analysers and sorters, including coordination of engineer visits for repairs. Execute daily quality control procedures. Maintain consumable stock levels, ensuring efficient and cost effective procurement when required. Work with Tech Hub colleagues to support operation of the Nikon confocal microscope, including coordination of user booking, assistance with training, and routine maintenance. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience: A degree in Life Sciences, Bioengineering, or a related field, with significant hands on laboratory experience. Practical experience in fluorescence based sample staining (e.g. antibody labelling) for flow cytometry or microscopy, including working with mammalian or microbial cells, and murine or human tissues. Ability to understand the technical complexity in flow cytometry instrumentation and applications, aligning facility capabilities with the broader objectives of the research programme. Good knowledge of flow cytometry principles; experience in troubleshooting and optimising sample preparation and staining procedures. Experience in supporting laboratory activities and operation, including ordering consumables, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to SOPs, risk assessment and COSHH documentation. Experience in training or mentoring others, with a proactive and collaborative approach. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work methodically under time pressure while maintaining high standards. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse internal and external audiences. Desirable skills: Flow cytometry applications such as DNA analysis, small particle detection. Flow cytometry data analysis using third party software such as FlowJo, FCS Express or Python/R. Cell sorting of microbial and/or mammalian cells. Experience with confocal microscopy or other fluorescence imaging techniques. Our Benefits: Salary: Competitive + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Working Together - What It Involves: You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. In certain cases, we can consider sponsorship, and this will be assessed on a case by case basis. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford (or be willing to relocate).
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators, and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics Led by Founding Director Jason Chin, the Generative Biology Institute (GBI) at EIT is tackling key challenges in making biology engineerable and unlocking its power for humanity. The vision of GBI is to lay the foundations for engineering biology and to unlock its potential for good, addressing challenges in health, agriculture, clean energy, and more. Your Role: We are seeking an experienced and detail oriented Research Assistant to join our Flow Cytometry team within a dynamic research environment. The successful candidate will support departmental research by providing expertise in flow cytometry analysis and cell sorting, working closely with diverse research groups in GBI to enable cutting edge discoveries. Key Responsibilities: Operate flow cytometry analysers and cell sorters, ensuring accurate and high quality analytical and sorting performance. Develop and implement advanced flow cytometry workflows, adopting emerging technology and approaches for the characterisation of diverse sample types, including engineered cells and microbial populations. Perform data analysis using flow cytometry software (e.g. FlowJo), providing accurate and meaningful interpretation to support research outcomes. Provide hands on training and ongoing support to research colleagues, promoting user autonomy and best operational practice. Ensure strict adherence to workflow protocols and safety guidelines when handling and sorting biological samples. Collaborate with the team to maintain and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and COSHH documentation, ensuring compliance and consistency. Maximise performance and instrument uptime through the maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of cell analysers and sorters, including coordination of engineer visits for repairs. Execute daily quality control procedures. Maintain consumable stock levels, ensuring efficient and cost effective procurement when required. Work with Tech Hub colleagues to support operation of the Nikon confocal microscope, including coordination of user booking, assistance with training, and routine maintenance. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience: A degree in Life Sciences, Bioengineering, or a related field, with significant hands on laboratory experience. Practical experience in fluorescence based sample staining (e.g. antibody labelling) for flow cytometry or microscopy, including working with mammalian or microbial cells, and murine or human tissues. Ability to understand the technical complexity in flow cytometry instrumentation and applications, aligning facility capabilities with the broader objectives of the research programme. Good knowledge of flow cytometry principles; experience in troubleshooting and optimising sample preparation and staining procedures. Experience in supporting laboratory activities and operation, including ordering consumables, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to SOPs, risk assessment and COSHH documentation. Experience in training or mentoring others, with a proactive and collaborative approach. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work methodically under time pressure while maintaining high standards. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse internal and external audiences. Desirable skills: Flow cytometry applications such as DNA analysis, small particle detection. Flow cytometry data analysis using third party software such as FlowJo, FCS Express or Python/R. Cell sorting of microbial and/or mammalian cells. Experience with confocal microscopy or other fluorescence imaging techniques. Our Benefits: Salary: Competitive + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Working Together - What It Involves: You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. In certain cases, we can consider sponsorship, and this will be assessed on a case by case basis. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford (or be willing to relocate).
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 24, 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
At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at . Welcome to the Pathogen Project Within this ecosystem, the Pathogen Mission exemplifies EIT's commitment to transformative science. It aims to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases by leveraging whole genome sequencing (WGS)-based metagenomic and pathogen specific analytical tools. This remit includes the development of a decentralised, sample to answer sequencing diagnostic platform for infectious diseases, enabling rapid and accurate analysis of patient samples without prior assumptions. Supported by Oracle Inc.'s cloud computing scale and security infrastructure, the Pathogen Mission is progressing towards certified diagnostic products for deployment in laboratories, hospitals, and public health organisations worldwide. Your Role We are seeking a Scientist or Senior Scientist with a strong interest in method development to join our growing Applications team, focused on advancing sequencing based diagnostics. In this role, you will contribute to the design and optimisation of novel targeted and semi targeted approaches for the rapid sequencing of clinically relevant pathogens. This laboratory based position encompasses end to end experimental workflows, including sample preparation, target enrichment and amplification, library preparation, and sequencing. You will support the development of strategies for comprehensive, high sensitivity sequencing across a large number of targets, using approaches such as targeted amplification, hybridisation, and related techniques. The role encourages creative problem solving, with opportunities to propose, explore, and evaluate new ideas. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of microbiologists, molecular biologists, engineers, and data scientists to develop assays for integration into an automated, device based platform. Drawing on your experience, you will help define experimental strategies, design and execute studies, and contribute to advancing the application of sequencing technologies in pathogen detection and related areas. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and optimise end to end sequencing assays (targeted and semi targeted) Execute experiments, analyse and interpret data, and contribute ideas for improvement Troubleshoot complex technical challenges across a range of sample types Maintain clear documentation to support reproducibility of experimental work Collaborate closely with colleagues across disciplines to progress shared goals Contribute to scientific discussions and decision making as projects evolve Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience PhD in molecular biology, microbiology, genomics, biochemistry or a related field Experience using molecular biology techniques (e.g. PCR, RT PCR, nucleic acid extraction, library preparation) Experience developing and optimising PCRs and/or related experimental workflows Ability to troubleshoot experimental challenges and adapt methods as needed Experience with DNA/RNA sequencing data Strong experimental design and data interpretation skills Good organisation, record keeping and communication skills Desirable We recognise that strong candidates may not meet every criterion below. Experience in any of the following would be beneficial: Multiplex PCR assay development, particularly for sequencing applications Enrichment or capture methods for pathogens or pathogen derived nucleic acids Work with bacteria, fungi, viruses, or other pathogens Handling clinical samples RNA based workflows (e.g. transcriptomics, viral genomics) Background in virology Exposure to metagenomics workflows Biochemistry knowledge relevant to assay development (e.g. enzyme optimisation, reaction conditions, assay development) Key Attributes Scientific and Technical Enjoys exploring new ideas and approaches to experimental challenges Curious and motivated to solve complex problems Able to balance scientific rigour with speed and pragmatism Working Style and Collaboration Takes ownership of work while valuing collaboration and shared success Proactive and supportive team member, with a willingness to contribute beyond immediate responsibilities Comfortable working in a dynamic research environment, with support from colleagues Our Benefits Salary: Competitive + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Working Together - What It Involves You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. In certain cases, we can consider sponsorship, and this will be assessed on a case by case basis. For this role we would expect someone to be fully on site in Oxford You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford (or be willing to relocate).
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at . Welcome to the Pathogen Project Within this ecosystem, the Pathogen Mission exemplifies EIT's commitment to transformative science. It aims to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases by leveraging whole genome sequencing (WGS)-based metagenomic and pathogen specific analytical tools. This remit includes the development of a decentralised, sample to answer sequencing diagnostic platform for infectious diseases, enabling rapid and accurate analysis of patient samples without prior assumptions. Supported by Oracle Inc.'s cloud computing scale and security infrastructure, the Pathogen Mission is progressing towards certified diagnostic products for deployment in laboratories, hospitals, and public health organisations worldwide. Your Role We are seeking a Scientist or Senior Scientist with a strong interest in method development to join our growing Applications team, focused on advancing sequencing based diagnostics. In this role, you will contribute to the design and optimisation of novel targeted and semi targeted approaches for the rapid sequencing of clinically relevant pathogens. This laboratory based position encompasses end to end experimental workflows, including sample preparation, target enrichment and amplification, library preparation, and sequencing. You will support the development of strategies for comprehensive, high sensitivity sequencing across a large number of targets, using approaches such as targeted amplification, hybridisation, and related techniques. The role encourages creative problem solving, with opportunities to propose, explore, and evaluate new ideas. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of microbiologists, molecular biologists, engineers, and data scientists to develop assays for integration into an automated, device based platform. Drawing on your experience, you will help define experimental strategies, design and execute studies, and contribute to advancing the application of sequencing technologies in pathogen detection and related areas. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and optimise end to end sequencing assays (targeted and semi targeted) Execute experiments, analyse and interpret data, and contribute ideas for improvement Troubleshoot complex technical challenges across a range of sample types Maintain clear documentation to support reproducibility of experimental work Collaborate closely with colleagues across disciplines to progress shared goals Contribute to scientific discussions and decision making as projects evolve Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience PhD in molecular biology, microbiology, genomics, biochemistry or a related field Experience using molecular biology techniques (e.g. PCR, RT PCR, nucleic acid extraction, library preparation) Experience developing and optimising PCRs and/or related experimental workflows Ability to troubleshoot experimental challenges and adapt methods as needed Experience with DNA/RNA sequencing data Strong experimental design and data interpretation skills Good organisation, record keeping and communication skills Desirable We recognise that strong candidates may not meet every criterion below. Experience in any of the following would be beneficial: Multiplex PCR assay development, particularly for sequencing applications Enrichment or capture methods for pathogens or pathogen derived nucleic acids Work with bacteria, fungi, viruses, or other pathogens Handling clinical samples RNA based workflows (e.g. transcriptomics, viral genomics) Background in virology Exposure to metagenomics workflows Biochemistry knowledge relevant to assay development (e.g. enzyme optimisation, reaction conditions, assay development) Key Attributes Scientific and Technical Enjoys exploring new ideas and approaches to experimental challenges Curious and motivated to solve complex problems Able to balance scientific rigour with speed and pragmatism Working Style and Collaboration Takes ownership of work while valuing collaboration and shared success Proactive and supportive team member, with a willingness to contribute beyond immediate responsibilities Comfortable working in a dynamic research environment, with support from colleagues Our Benefits Salary: Competitive + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Working Together - What It Involves You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. In certain cases, we can consider sponsorship, and this will be assessed on a case by case basis. For this role we would expect someone to be fully on site in Oxford You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford (or be willing to relocate).
