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Product Developer FTC Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contributions , Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Bo'ness Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: 37.5 Contract Type: Fixed term contract Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Our site in Bo'ness employs over 1,000 people and produces food-to-go salads and salad accompaniments for a range of customers. The site is located 3.5 miles from Linlithgow and 8 miles from Falkirk. What you'll be doing In this busy and exciting role, you will lead product innovation and deliver development projects that bring creative, commercially successful food solutions to life. You'll support the development team, drive quality and margin improvements, and ensure products land on time and to specification. Role Accountabilities • Develop innovative products and processes in line with customer briefs • Support and inspire Development Technologists to grow and improve • Lead focused development to achieve customer and business margin goals • Ensure new products meet internal and external technical and quality standards • Communicate concepts clearly to internal teams and customer stakeholders • Maintain knowledge of competitor activity and retailer product ranges • Manage resources effectively to deliver on the development critical path • Benchmark product quality and escalate concerns appropriately • Ensure strong collaboration across cross-functional teams • Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and creativity What we're looking for • Experience as a Development Technologist within FMCG food • Strong IT skills and excellent organisational capability • High attention to detail with strong verbal and written communication • Creative, resilient and selfmotivated approach • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fastpaced environment • Strong commercial awareness and understanding of development processes • Effective team player with collaborative mindset We're proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return • Competitive salary and job-related benefits • Holidays • Competitive matched pension contributions • Life insurance up to 4x salary • Company share save scheme • Greencore Qualifications • Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform • Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform • Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.

Development Technologist Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contributions , Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Boness Ways of Working: Monday to Friday Hours of work: 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. Our site in Bo'ness employs over 1,000 people and produces food-to-go salads and salad accompaniments for a range of customers. The site is located 3.5 miles from Linlithgow and 8 miles from Falkirk. What you'll be doing In this busy and exciting role, you will support the delivery of the development pipeline, working closely with crossfunctional teams to bring new product ideas to life. You will use your creativity, commercial understanding and technical skill to support recipes, track trends and deliver accurate development information that drives successful innovation. Role Accountabilities • Build strong relationships with key functions to support development activity • Maintain awareness of retailer requirements and expectations within your product area • Demonstrate passion for food and curiosity around flavours, trends and innovation • Identify emerging food and market trends to inspire product development • Understand relevant site capabilities to support feasible development solutions • Use recipe management systems to generate accurate recipe information and costings • Monitor competitor products and communicate relevant insights • Input accurate information into sector development pipeline documentation • Work at pace with strong organisation, creativity and attention to detail • Support the delivery of development tasks to agreed standards and timelines What we're looking for • Highly motivated with a passion for food and innovation • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills • Excellent PC skills and confident using development or recipe systems • A foodbased degree or relevant experience • Valid driving licence • Resilient, selfmotivated and able to manage time effectively • Strong communication skills and an effective team player • Curious, creative and willing to learn and grow within the business • Ability to understand basic engineering or technical principles 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 jobrelated benefits • Holidays • Pension up to 8% matched • Life insurance up to 4x salary • Company share save scheme • Greencore Qualifications • Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform • Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform • Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with onthejob training and development opportunities to further your career.

If you enjoy seeing products go from idea trial supermarket shelf, this one s worth a look. I m working with a large manufacturer looking to strengthen their Process Development team. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being in the factory, running trials, solving problems and making sure products actually work at scale not just in the test kitchen when everyone s pretending the process is straightforward . What you ll be doing: Taking products from concept through to launch Scaling products from test bakery to full production Running factory trials alongside Operations, Process and Technical teams Sourcing new raw materials and ingredients Managing projects across key retail accounts including Morrisons and Asda Supporting customer submissions when needed Conducting store visits and benchmarking competitor products Spotting opportunities for innovation and quality improvements What they re looking for: Experience within food manufacturing Ideally recent bakery experience Someone who can manage projects independently Organised, proactive and comfortable working cross-functionally Food related qualification ideal, but not essential Why consider it? Proper end-to-end NPD exposure Lots of factory and trial involvement Exposure to major retail customers Stable, growing manufacturer Clear opportunity to develop your career in Process/NPD If you re happy where you are but open to hearing about a solid bakery process role, it s worth a conversation.

RAW Material Specifications Technologist East Kilbride Permanent 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

Senior NPD Technologist Location: Leeds Reporting to: NPD Manager Ready to lead the next big product launch? We're looking for a Senior NPD Technologist to take ownership of exciting food innovation projects, from concept right through to launch. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and love bringing products to life, this could be your next move. What you'll be doing Own product development from idea through to factory launch across retailer and own-brand ranges Lead innovation by developing new and improved food products aligned to trends and customer needs Turn retailer briefs into commercially viable, high-quality products Manage factory trials, scale-ups, and product launches with cross-functional teams Drive recipe development, reformulation, and value engineering Work closely with Technical, Procurement, Production, and Commercial teams Stay ahead of the market with trend analysis and competitor insights Ensure products meet food safety, nutritional, and retailer standards Mentor and develop junior team members, sharing your expertise Play a key role in continuous improvement and ways of working What we're looking for Proven experience in NPD within the food industry Strong understanding of product development, factory processes, and retailer expectations Ability to manage multiple projects from concept to launch Confident communicator who thrives in cross-functional teams Passion for innovation, trends, and food excellence Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members Full driving licence (occasional store visits/customer meetings) Why join? Be part of a collaborative and innovative NPD function Work on exciting, customer-facing product launches Opportunity to shape products at scale and make a real impact Develop your leadership skills as you mentor and deputise for the NPD Manager If this looks of interest, please click apply now!

Are you passionate about creating innovative confectionery products and seeing your ideas come to life on the shelf? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an NPD Technologist to join a growing premium confectionery manufacturer renowned for combining traditional craftsmanship with innovation to create high-quality products for retail, gifting and specialist markets. Reporting to the Head of NPD, you will play a key role in developing new products from concept through to commercial launch. Working closely with production, technical and commercial teams, you will be involved in recipe development, product trials, factory scale-up and launch activities, ensuring products meet the highest standards of quality, performance and compliance. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on confectionery products, requiring experience in formulation, processing and scaling products from pilot trials to full production. You will also support product optimisation, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and maintain accurate technical documentation throughout the development process. To be successful, you will hold a degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline and have previous NPD experience within the confectionery sector, Happy to present to customers alongside a strong understanding of ingredients, processing and food safety standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative and collaborative business where you will have the chance to make a real impact, work on exciting new product launches and develop your career within a fast-paced and creative environment. Please Note: Sponsorship is not available for this role If you would like a confidential conversation to find out more, please contact Danielle on (phone number removed) or (url removed) As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)

Food Technologist Location: (Hybrid Working) Salary: Competitive Are you passionate about food quality, sustainability, and driving positive change within the food industry? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Food Technologist to join a rapidly growing food business committed to reducing waste and creating a more sustainable supply chain. This role offers the chance to work across a diverse product portfolio while influencing product quality, supplier performance, food safety standards, and innovation. Working closely with suppliers, operational teams, and commercial functions, you will play a vital role in ensuring products consistently meet the highest standards of safety, legality, quality, and customer satisfaction. The Opportunity As Food Technologist, you will take ownership of technical standards across both raw materials and finished products. You will work collaboratively with suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve quality, enhance shelf life, support product launches, and ensure compliance with UK food legislation. This is a varied position that combines technical excellence, supplier management, continuous improvement, and product development support. Key Duties Develop and maintain product and raw material specifications. Establish and monitor quality, safety, and shelf-life standards across product ranges. Ensure compliance with UK food legislation, allergen management requirements, and labelling regulations. Manage supplier approval programmes and conduct supplier assessments and audits. Support product traceability, incident management, and recall procedures. Investigate customer feedback and quality trends, implementing corrective actions where required. Collaborate with suppliers and operational teams to reduce waste, improve consistency, and maximise product quality. Review and enhance intake and production quality control procedures. Conduct product benchmarking, sensory assessments, and shelf-life evaluations. Support new product introductions and sourcing initiatives alongside commercial and purchasing teams. Build strong supplier partnerships and contribute to ongoing category development. What We're Looking For Knowledge & Technical Expertise Solid understanding of food safety management systems and quality assurance principles. HACCP Level 3 and Food Safety Level 3 qualifications preferred. Knowledge of UK food legislation, retailer requirements, and supplier compliance processes. Experience interpreting microbiological standards and shelf-life data. Strong specification management experience. Knowledge of dairy, protein and bakery Experience Required Previous experience within a Food Technologist, Technical, QA, or Food Safety role. Experience working with fresh, chilled, or short shelf-life food products. Supplier approval, auditing, and relationship management experience. Proven ability to work across multiple departments and external stakeholders. Experience managing quality systems and technical documentation. Personal Attributes Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail. Effective communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Commercial awareness and an understanding of balancing quality, cost, and innovation. Naturally curious with a passion for continuous improvement. Self-motivated and comfortable working within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. What's on Offer? Competitive salary package. Hybrid working arrangement. Annual bonus opportunity. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Additional wellbeing and volunteering days. Personal development and training budget. Employee wellbeing programme and healthcare support. Product discounts and employee reward platform. Opportunity to contribute to a business with sustainability and innovation at its core. If you're looking for a role where you can influence product quality, work with a broad supplier base, and contribute to a business making a genuine impact within the food industry, we'd love to hear from you. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position.

Passionate about food and developing innovative food products from concept to launch? This is an opportunity to join a successful food manufacturer with several sites across the UK in a newly created role due to ongoing growth. Ideal opportunity for somebody looking to gain team management experience or a more experienced NPD specialist in search of a new challenge. Hybrid working options are available. Please note, regular travel to other sites is required so a full UK driving licence is required. About the Role Reporting to the Head of Innovation, you'll be leading NPD projects, managing customer briefs, and ensuring innovative, quality products are developed in line with customers' expectations. Some of your key responsibilities will include: Leading NPD/EPD projects from customer brief through to launch, working closely with colleagues in technical, commercial, operations, and process teams. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with customers, leading site visits and presentations. Using your market knowledge to keep up to date with new and emerging trends. Managing, mentoring and developing a less experienced NPD Technologist. About You Experience of leading NPD projects in a food manufacturing environment (knowledge of marinades, sauces, and dressings would be an advantage). Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of development processes from concept through to launch. Able to develop strong working relationships with customers and colleagues at all levels. Highly organised, able to manage multiple projects and adapt quickly in a fast paced environment. Passionate about food, ingredients, market trends and continuous improvement. Why Apply Opportunity to play a leading role in a growing NPD/R&D function. Exposure to major customers with a varied and innovative product portfolio. Chance to influence product strategy while developing your leadership and people management experience. To find out more, please apply today or contact Ian Murphy () for further details!

We are partnering with a well-established manufacturer to recruit an experienced Senior Process Technologist to join their growing team. Operating at scale within a fast-paced production environment, the business works closely with some of the UK's leading food retailers and is recognised for delivering high-volume, high-quality products across the market. This opportunity would suit someone with a strong background in NPD or process development who is looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative and commercially driven environment. The Role The successful candidate will play a key role in managing projects from concept through to launch, ensuring timelines, budgets and operational requirements are achieved while maintaining strong communication across internal teams and customers. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and communicate project updates, actions and risks effectively with key stakeholders. Manage project timelines and critical path activity to support successful launches and process implementation. Support budget management and contribute towards cost control and annual planning activities. Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and process systems, ensuring consistency throughout project delivery. Promote a positive team culture through coaching, collaboration and leading by example. Support cross-functional teams throughout product development, factory trials, handovers and launch activity. Lead or support customer-facing meetings, internal reviews, feasibility sessions and production trials. Ensure projects are delivered efficiently while maintaining high service levels to both internal and external stakeholders. You will ideally have previous experience within a Process Technologist or NPD-focused role, Within a food manufacturing environment and be comfortable managing multiple projects within a fast-paced setting. Experience supervising, mentoring, or supporting team members would be beneficial, alongside strong communication and stakeholder management skills. The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive and confident working cross-functionally with both internal teams and customers. Strong written communication skills and the ability to produce accurate reports are essential, along with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Excel and Word. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. If you would like to find out more or arrange a confidential conversation to discuss other opportunities, please contact Danielle Bailey on (phone number removed) or (url removed) As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)

Are you passionate about food safety, quality systems, and continuous improvement? Are you looking for your next opportunity within food manufacturing? If so, we want to hear from you. We are currently working on a confidential opportunity with a well-established food business that is committed to delivering high-quality products while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction. They are now looking for a proactive Technologist to join their team. As a Technologist, you will play a key role within the Technical function, supporting food safety and quality management systems while ensuring products meet both internal and customer standards. You will be involved in areas such as compliance, audit support, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the site. The role will also involve working closely with cross-functional teams, contributing to technical projects, and helping to maintain high standards across all areas of the business. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to broaden their technical experience within a forward-thinking environment. And due to the confidential nature of this position, further details will be shared at a later stage. If this sounds like you, please apply via the link. Alternatively, for a confidential chat about the role, please contact Oskar on (phone number removed) or (url removed).

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 everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Our site in Kiveton employs over 600 and is the UK's largest quiche bakery, producing more than 42 million quiche each year along with a wide range of ready meals and soups. What you'll be doing As Process Development Technologist, you will carry out all relevant manufacturing projects to deliver process development and line trials successfully. Provide information to support the creation of customer and factory specifications which lead to the production of accurate and appropriate product labelling information Responsible for the planning, preparation and successful execution of process development and line trials to deliver customer requirements and process improvements Provide process guidance and advice to crossfunctional manufacturing teams to promote adoption of new practices or process for increased efficiency Monitor and communicate process trends to ensure launch date adherence, maximum process optimisation and effective communication to customers Challenge and investigate potential continuous improvement projects and facilitate relevant trials to drive process and product enhancements opportunities Ensure the output of all line trials are fully documented with adherence to food safety, quality standards and customer requirements are met Assessment of equipment capability to ensure that process standards are in line with company and customer requirements to drive improvements Ensure that a safe working environment exists for colleagues and that as a minimum the department meets the standards set out in the Health, Safety and Environment Policy What we're looking for We're 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. Ideally educated to degree level in a food science or related subject, plus relevant working experience within a food manufacturing environment Relevant qualifications essential such as Level 3 Food Hygiene, Level 2 Health and safety, Level 2 Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), Level 2 Sensory Training and Level 2 Micro biological training Experienced in evaluation and interpretation of shelf-life results Experienced in interpretation of customer codes of practice Experienced working with different types of computer programmes and can demonstrate experience analysing project results Knowledge of legal labelling legislation and a variety of retailer web-based systems is desirable Understanding of technology relevant to business area and area of responsibility and a demonstratable understanding of technical key performance indicators Can demonstrate the following skills and experiences, GMP knowledge of techniques, basic hygiene principles, basic legal labelling, and basic knowledge of weight legislation If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career. We reserve the right to close this advertisement before the stated closing date

Raw Materials Technologist Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contribution, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Greencore London Meals - Cumberland, Cumberland Avenue, NW10 7RQ Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: Monday to Friday 08:30am-17:00pm Contract Type: Permanent Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Our site in Park Royal, West London, spans three factories and a distribution centre. The site produces a wide range of chilled ready meals, houmous dips, deli products, and savoury accompaniments, employing over 2,000 people in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. What you'll be doing In this pivotal role as a Raw Materials Technologist, you will ensure that customer, business, and legal requirements for raw materials and supplier quality assurance are fully met. You will establish, monitor, and maintain quality, safety, and risk evaluation systems, ensuring corrective actions are implemented effectively and on time. Role Accountabilities • Ensure all raw materials have approved, validated specifications and risk assessments • Challenge and verify supplier information to ensure full understanding and compliance • Maintain accurate raw material systems, databases, and launch-ready documentation • Support NPD activity and product launches by identifying material risks and operational impacts early • Ensure full supplier approval, including SAQs, audits, and certification requirements • Support and lead raw material elements of internal, customer, and group audits • Audit compliance with QMS, GMP, and HACCP standards, driving corrective actions to closure • Monitor KPIs, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives • Communicate customer and business requirements clearly to suppliers and site teams • Support food safety incidents by providing timely and accurate technical information • Promote safe working practices and contribute to a strong health and safety culture What we're looking for • Strong knowledge of food safety, supplier assurance, and raw material risk management • Experience working with quality management systems, specifications, and risk assessments • Confidence challenging supplier data to ensure compliance and robustness • Ability to work cross-functionally with Technical, Operations, NPD, and suppliers • Strong audit capability with a clear understanding of GMP and HACCP requirements • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail • Strong communication skills, able to influence at all levels • Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate and mitigate potential risks • Passion for quality, safety, and continuous improvement 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.

Senior Technologist - Drive Food Innovation & Quality Ready to lead from the front and make a real impact? My client is searching for a Senior Technologist to take ownership of specifications, champion food safety, and guide products from concept to launch. Southall Monday-Friday Office-based 37,000 - 42,000 DOE The Opportunity This is more than a technical role - you'll be at the heart of product development, compliance, and innovation, ensuring every product meets the highest standards. What You'll Own - Lead product launches and manage the full specification lifecycle - Act as a Food Safety Champion, ensuring products are safe, legal, and high quality - Keep specs, labels, and systems accurate and compliant - Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and internal teams - Drive continuous improvement and mentor junior team members - Stay ahead of food legislation and regulatory changes What You Bring - Degree in Food Science / Technology (or similar) - 5+ years' experience in specifications within food manufacturing - Strong knowledge of labelling, allergens, nutrition & compliance - Excellent organisation, communication, and data accuracy skills - Experience with spec systems and retailer standards is a plus Why Join? Be part of a role where your expertise directly influences product quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction - your work truly matters.

Food Technologist / Specifications Technologist Exeter Hybrid Working Available £35,000 - £39,000 DOE + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Are you a Food Technologist or Specifications Technologist looking to join a growing and well-established food business? Our client is a successful independent food importer supplying wholesale, catering, and retail customers across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Food Technologist / Specifications Technologist to join their technical team in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically focused food professional who enjoys specification management, supplier compliance, and maintaining high food safety standards while working closely with customers and suppliers. The Role Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will play a key role in supporting technical and quality activities across the business. Approximately % of your time will be focused on product specifications, reviews, and approvals. Key responsibilities include: Managing and maintaining product specifications and technical documentation Supporting the Quality Management System (QMS) Managing supplier approval processes and documentation Conducting artwork and label compliance checks Organising product testing and analysis Supporting food safety assessments and compliance activities Assisting with internal, customer, retailer, and BRC audits Building strong relationships with customers and suppliers Deputising for the Technical Manager when required About You To be successful in this role, you will have: A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Product Development, or a related discipline At least 3 years' experience in a Technical, Quality, or Food Technology role within food manufacturing, food import, or fresh produce Experience managing specifications and customer requirements Knowledge of retailer standards, ideally including M&S and Sainsbury's HACCP Level 2 qualification Experience supporting internal and external audits, including BRC standards Excellent communication and organisational skills Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Teams What's on Offer? Salary up to £39,000 DOE Hybrid working arrangement KPI-related bonus scheme NEST pension scheme (4% employee / 4% employer contributions) 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Additional holiday entitlement after 5 years' service (up to 30 days) Cycle to Work Scheme Opportunity to develop your career within a growing food business If you're looking for your next challenge within food technical and quality management, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV.

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.

Specifications Technologist In this newly created role, we are looking for a key person to join our team to support our growing NPD and Technical teams in managing the product development journey from concept through to creation. The Specifications Technologist will ensure ingredients, packaging and service suppliers are approved for supply to our customer base. You will assist with ensuring the compliance of raw materials, finished product specifications and artwork are in line with our specified standards. What you will be doing: Playing a lead role in ensuring that our internal and customer specifications follow a right first-time approach Ensuring that ingredient, packaging and service supplies are approved, conducting supplier reviews at set intervals Ensure comprehensive handovers are in place with our NPD team, to ensure data is accurate before adding to customer specifications Work with our supply chain team and suppliers to ensure data is accurate before adding to specifications Review raw material specifications from NPD and complete checks at set intervals, ensuring compliance to standard and processing changes in line with our procedures Review, approve and create artwork files working closely with the Head of Technical Lead the creation of finished product specification sheets for both internal use and for our customers. Participating in benchmarking reviews and taste panels, feeding back results to respective departments and closing out known issues Involvement with production trials and first production runs Following all BRC, HACCP requirements during work activities Using bespoke databases and Microsoft Excel to write and maintain compliance documents General administrative support duties where required Complying with company health and safety policies and working practices to ensure a safe and hygienic working environment What you'll bring: Studied a Food related course at College or University A minimum of 2 years' experience leading a specifications team, including managing HR processes such as absence management, PDPs, performance management etc Industry-recognised qualification in legal labelling Excellent communication skills and attention to detail Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word Candidates must be flexible, hard-working and possess a positive attitude to work Experience using retailer specification databases/portals is essential

We are working with a well-established and highly respected food business based in the West Midlands who are looking to recruit an experienced Specifications Technologist to join their technical team. This is a key role within the business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of customer and legal specifications, lead artwork and labelling compliance, and support the development of the specifications function. The Role As Specifications Technologist, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end specification process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with customer, legal, and certification standards. Key responsibilities include: Managing the creation and ongoing maintenance of customer specifications for new product launches Ensuring specifications are updated in line with EPD changes, supplier amendments, and legal or customer requirements Reviewing and maintaining specifications to ensure compliance with BRC and customer-specific standards Overseeing translation and artwork approval processes to ensure legal and customer compliance Staying up to date with changes in food labelling legislation across multiple markets, including the use of third-party approvals where required Acting as the main point of contact for customers regarding specifications, queries, and questionnaires Attending and supporting internal and external audits Supporting the development and maintenance of written procedures and work instructions within the specifications department Managing and developing a Specification Technologist through on-the-job coaching and formal training Attending development and planning meetings to forecast workload and allocate resources effectively Promoting health, safety, and wellbeing in line with company policies Driving continuous improvement and supporting change initiatives within your area of responsibility About You You will be an experienced specifications professional from within the food manufacturing industry, confident working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. You will ideally have: Proven experience in food specifications management Strong knowledge of food labelling legislation and customer standards Experience working with BRC and retailer requirements Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Confidence communicating with customers and internal stakeholders Experience mentoring or managing junior team members 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)

Graduate NPD Technologist - Food Manufacturing £27,000 - £27,500 South Manchester Do you come from a Food or Nutritional Science Degree and want to progress a career as a NPD specialist with one of the UK's fastest growing Food Manufacturers in their category, in a role where full training can be provided? This historic, family-run business prides itself on their positive working environment and commitment to professional development. They supply sauces, spreads and condiments to almost all major UK retailers and have ambitious growth plans for the coming years. They are looking to add to their NPD team with someone from a relevant Food/Nutritional Science or Food Design Degree, training them in things such as factory trials, specifications, development tracking, shelf-life analysis, raw material management and sensory evaluation. This is the perfect opportunity for a real foodie - someone who wants to be proud of the work that they do in an rewarding role that'll allow them to easily spot the products that they have helped to develop in all major supermarkets across the UK. Responsibilities: Supporting product development from concept through to launch, ensuring feasibility, cost efficiency, and alignment to briefs. Creating, testing, and refining product samples, capturing data, conducting analysis, and supporting continuous improvement projects. Collaborating cross-functionally (technical, operations, commercial, supply chain) to deliver successful product launches. Managing trials, documentation, and compliance requirements, ensuring accuracy in specifications, quality, and safety standards. Tracking project progress, communicating updates to stakeholders, and managing timelines while identifying opportunities for innovation. Required Skills & Qualifications: Coming from a relevant Food or Nutritional Sciences Degree Any previous experience in a Food Manufacturing environment is highly advantageous A passion for self-development and eager to continuously learn on the job Confident and excellent communication skills, comfortable working with various teams and communicating with stakeholders at all levels both inside & outside of the business Full right-to-work in the UK Apply as soon as possible, this role will be in high demand and may close before the end date.

Graduate NPD Technologist - Food Manufacturing 27,000 - 27,500 South Manchester Do you come from a Food or Nutritional Science Degree and want to progress a career as a NPD specialist with one of the UK's fastest growing Food Manufacturers in their category, in a role where full training can be provided? This historic, family-run business prides itself on their positive working environment and commitment to professional development. They supply sauces, spreads and condiments to almost all major UK retailers and have ambitious growth plans for the coming years. They are looking to add to their NPD team with someone from a relevant Food/Nutritional Science or Food Design Degree, training them in things such as factory trials, specifications, development tracking, shelf-life analysis, raw material management and sensory evaluation. This is the perfect opportunity for a real foodie - someone who wants to be proud of the work that they do in an rewarding role that'll allow them to easily spot the products that they have helped to develop in all major supermarkets across the UK. Responsibilities: Supporting product development from concept through to launch, ensuring feasibility, cost efficiency, and alignment to briefs. Creating, testing, and refining product samples, capturing data, conducting analysis, and supporting continuous improvement projects. Collaborating cross-functionally (technical, operations, commercial, supply chain) to deliver successful product launches. Managing trials, documentation, and compliance requirements, ensuring accuracy in specifications, quality, and safety standards. Tracking project progress, communicating updates to stakeholders, and managing timelines while identifying opportunities for innovation. Required Skills & Qualifications: Coming from a relevant Food or Nutritional Sciences Degree Any previous experience in a Food Manufacturing environment is highly advantageous A passion for self-development and eager to continuously learn on the job Confident and excellent communication skills, comfortable working with various teams and communicating with stakeholders at all levels both inside & outside of the business Full right-to-work in the UK Apply as soon as possible, this role will be in high demand and may close before the end date. Graduate NPD Technologist, NPD Technologist, NPD, Product Development, Food Technologist, Food Science, Food Science, Food Design, Graduate, Nutritional, Nutritional Science, Food Technology, Graduate NPD Technologist, FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Food, Bakery, Dairy, Meats, Condiments, Fresh Produce, Ambient, Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire, North West, Sale, Stockport, Altrincham

NPD Process Technologist Location: Coventry Salary: 30-35k Ready to turn bold food ideas into supermarket-ready success stories? Join a fast-paced UK NPD team where creativity meets real-world production. The Opportunity We're looking for a hands-on NPD Process Technologist to help bring exciting new food concepts to life. Based in Coventry, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative products from kitchen bench to full-scale factory launch, working at pace, solving challenges, and making a tangible impact on business growth. What You'll Be Doing Own the process from idea to launch Translate concepts into scalable, factory-ready products - hitting cost, quality and waste targets every step of the way. Get stuck into trials & production Lead factory trials, capture critical data, and ensure everything runs smoothly, from ingredient ordering to detailed reporting within 72 hours. Create, test & innovate Develop product concepts in the kitchen, stay on top of food trends, and work closely with suppliers to bring fresh ideas to the table. Collaborate across the business Partner with teams across NPD, Packaging, Technical, Operations, Engineering and more, driving projects forward together. Deliver compliant, high-quality launches Own key documentation including cost cards, specs, QAS, and validation processes to ensure safe, robust product launches. Support customers & suppliers Present samples, manage submissions, and ensure nutritional and testing data is accurate and ready. What Makes This Role Exciting Work on multiple projects at pace - no two days the same Take products all the way from blue-sky concept to supermarket shelf Be hands-on in both kitchen and factory environments Collaborate with UK & European teams and customers Influence innovation while thinking commercially and practically What You'll Bring Degree in Food Science / Food Technology (or equivalent experience) Experience in food manufacturing or NPD (bakery a bonus!) A passion for food trends and innovation Strong organisational skills & attention to detail Ability to juggle multiple projects and work at pace Confident communicator with a collaborative approach Comfortable in both kitchen and factory environments Flexible approach to hours when trials demand it The Details Based in Coventry with occasional travel (customers, suppliers, site visits) Driving licence beneficial Exposure to cross-functional teams and real career development If this looks of interest, click apply and I will be in touch with more details!