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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!

Food Technologist The business produces and supplies products to a wide customer base including major retail and large catering clients. Always striving for high quality and excellent service, the company always puts their customers first to ensure their continued success. About the Food Technologist job The purpose of your role is to support the Technical Manager in maintaining food safety, quality and compliance standards across the site. You'll support product development, help maintain BRCGS certification, ensure customer and regulatory requirements are met, and contribute to continuous improvement. Key tasks Support new product development from concept through to launch, including factory trials, product specifications, packaging development and shelf-life validation. Maintain food safety, quality and compliance standards by supporting the Quality Management System, carrying out audits, monitoring technical controls, and ensuring products meet legal, customer and BRCGS requirements. Support internal, customer and third-party audits, assist with investigations into non-conformances and complaints, and help implement effective corrective actions and continuous improvement. Maintain accurate technical documentation, monitor KPI data, audit production records, and ensure all technical records are compliant and up to date. Support technical training, communicate food safety and quality requirements across departments, and promote a positive food safety culture throughout the site. Work closely with Production, Engineering and Operations to maintain hygiene and factory standards, support pest control and cleaning verification, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site. About You We're open to candidates from two backgrounds. You may already have experience in a food manufacturing technical role, with internal auditing experience, HACCP Level 2 qualification, and ideally a food safety qualification. Equally, we'd love to hear from recent Food Science graduates who are keen to start their career in the food industry. More details The Food Technologist job (ref:9076) is paying £27,000 to 32,000 according to your experience. The site is in West Sussex and is commutable from East Grinstead, Horley Redhill, Reigate, Horsham, Haywards Heath, Crawley. Brighton, Worthing, Burgess Hill, Purley, Sutton, Dorking, Guildford and surrounding areas. The working hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm. On occasion (approx. once a month, a 7:00am start and earlier finish may be required). Alternate job titles Technical Administrator Technical Assistant Technical Coordinator Quality Assistant Food Industry Technical Jobs Quality Control Assistant Quality Assurance Assistant b3 jobs are market-leading recruiters specialising in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, both in the UK and internationally. Founded in May 2000, we are proud of our reputation for being reliable, knowledgeable and resourceful - with our unique blend of honest and professional work ethics. If this role isn t quite what you re looking for feel free to register with us Upload Your CV - Food Manufacturing Jobs in the UK. On applying for this job, you consent to b3 jobs ltd holding your details on file to contact you about your job search. For full details of our GDPR policy, please refer to the b3 jobs website.

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.

New Food Development Manager (12-month minimum - maternity cover) Park Royal 60,000 - 65,000 Benefits: Pension, medicash, 3 x life assurance If you're a true foodie with proven management experience and can hit the ground running, I'd love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where you'll play a key role in developing innovative food products and driving projects from concept through to launch. Role & Responsibilities: Lead the development and launch of innovative food products from concept through to market. Manage a team of chefs and technologists, ensuring projects stay on track and deadlines are met. Work closely with Operations, Technical and Supply Chain teams to deliver successful product launches. Source ingredients, monitor costs and ensure products meet both quality and commercial targets. Drive continuous improvement through product trials, taste testing and performance reviews. Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Proven experience managing others 5 years food / FMCG experience Strong experience with either NPD or EPD programmes To apply please email your CV / resume to (url removed) - Kate Brown - (phone number removed) 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.

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

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.

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)

Senior NPD Technologist Food Manufacturing, Leeds As this leading, international food business continues its successful journey of growth driven by innovation, it has an opening for a Senior NPD Technologist to join its successful, high-performing and growing team, within a complex and dynamic food manufacturing business, where NPD and innovation is at the heart of everything they do. This role of Senior NPD Technologist offers you the opportunity to gain further, end-to-end, hands-on experience across a dynamic and complex NPD-driven food business; as well as the opportunity to collaborate with leading UK retailers, and also, develop much-loved brands, working cross-functionally on NPD, EPD projects and briefs, spanning the full product development lifecycle from concept to launch. The key remit is to continuously develop and introduce new and improved products to meet strategic objectives of the business and deliver to meet, and even exceed, customers' expectations. Main Purpose of the Job The principal requirements are to take ownership and accountability for the development and innovation of new products from concept to launch for both retailers and own brand. Lead the development of new and improved food products. Mentor and guide junior team members, sharing your expertise. To provide a site-based product development resource based in Leeds, supporting the development department with NPD, EPD, Value engineering projects as well as other business or customer-related projects. Working closely with procurement and technical team supporting with business-driven ingredient projects. Work as part of a cross functional team and will liaise with Technical, Procurement, Marketing, Account and Commercial managers & Production departments. Provides invaluable experience within the NPD department, to provide support and assistant to the team as well as NPD manager . This role is based in Leeds. It is a hybrid role, offering the opportunity to work from home one day a week. Please note, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to progress any applications requiring Visa Sponsorship.

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!

Ever spent months developing a product, only for it to fall over when it hits the factory? Not here. This role is all about making great products work in the real world. You'll take bakery products from concept through to launch, running trials, tweaking recipes, solving problems and working closely with Operations, Technical and Development teams to make sure products leave the development kitchen and successfully make it onto the production line. You'll have the freedom to manage your own projects, rather than waiting for someone to tell you what to do next. What's in it for you? • End-to-end ownership of projects • A busy pipeline of NPD and process work • The chance to influence products before they hit the shelves • A business that continues to invest in innovation and growth What you'll need: • Experience within bakery manufacturing • A background in Process, NPD or Product Development • Experience running factory trials and supporting launches • The ability to manage projects and critical paths without being chased • A genuine interest in food and product innovation If you're currently spending more time updating spreadsheets thandeveloping products, this could be 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

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

Process Development Technologist - 1 Year FTC 35,000 Wrexham Are you an experienced Process Development or NPD professional in the Food Manufacturing sector with a passion for turning concepts into success solutions and looking for a high-impact role where you can work on projects for major retailers? This leading Food Manufacturer specialises in ready meal solutions for big supermarkets & foodservice providers, having over 100 years of history and a strong footprint in the UK. They operate several modern production facilities and have benefited from significant investment in recent years. This is a key role supporting the development and scale-up of new and existing food products, ensuring they can be delivered efficiently within a manufacturing environment. You will be working cross-functionally to bring concepts to life while balancing quality, cost and capabilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in the Food Manufacturing sector in an NPD or Process Development role where they have worked cross-functionally and developed a competence in Recipe, Nutrition & Yield Calculations. This is a great opportunity for someone early into their career to enhance their experience and bolster their CV by joining a big name in the Food Manufacturing sector on a 1 year contract developing products for high-profile clients. Day-to-day of the role: Supporting the development and sale-up of new and existing products to meet customer and business requirements Translating kitchen and concept recipes into viable factory processes Working with production, technical and commercial teams to ensure successful product launches Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality and cost-effectiveness Assisting with trials, documentation and validation The ideal person will have: 2+ years' experience in NPD or Process Development in the Food Manufacturing sector An understanding of factory processes, scale-up and food safety standards Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once Preferable holding experience with chilled products If you are interested in this position, click apply or contact Stuart Goble at Reed. Process Development Technologist, Food Technologist, NPD, NPD Technologist, Food Science, Food Scientist, New Product Development, Process Development, Process Development Technologist, FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Dairy, Ambient, Meat, Fresh Produce, Meals, Food, Beverage, Fresh Produce, Wrexham, Cheshire, Chester, Deeside, Oswestry, Flint, Buckley

We are working with a well-established and highly respected food business based in Northamptonshire 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 Reviewing raw materials and supplier approval processes 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 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 an experienced Process Development Technologist looking for your next challenge within a fast-paced chilled food manufacturing environment? We are partnering with a well-established and growing food manufacturer to recruit a Process Technologist. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly collaborative technical team and play a key role in bringing innovative products from concept through to successful factory launch. Working closely with Development, Production, Technical and Quality teams, you will take ownership of the critical path from kitchen approval through to commercial production, ensuring products are launched efficiently, safely and to the highest quality standards. The Role Transfer of products from development kitchen to factory production. Plan and coordinate factory trials. Generate process documentation, specifications and photographic standards. Create Quality Attribute Specifications (QAS) and support product validation activities. Coordinate shelf-life, nutritional and cooking guideline testing. Work cross-functionally with Production, Technical and QA teams to ensure smooth product launches. Support HACCP reviews and ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. Drive successful product implementation while maintaining quality, efficiency and food safety standards. About You We're keen to speak with candidates who have: Previous experience in a Process Development, Process Technologist or similar role. Experience within chilled food manufacturing, ideally within high-care and/or high-risk environments. Strong understanding of factory trials, product launches and process documentation. Experience working collaboratively across multiple departments within manufacturing. Knowledge of food safety, HACCP and quality systems. Competency in recipe management, nutritional calculations and yield calculations. What's on offer? Opportunity to work with a respected food manufacturing business. Exposure to exciting product development and launch projects. Collaborative and supportive team environment. Valuable experience within a dynamic and innovative manufacturing operation. If you're passionate about turning great concepts into successful factory launches and thrive in a fast-moving food manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion with Adam. Alternatively call in on (phone number removed) ir email (url removed)

Food Technologist Annual Salary: 28,000 - 31,000 depending on skills and experience Location: Worcestershire Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days homeworking after initial training) A recognised Great Place to Work and play a key role in promoting our food safety culture and maintaining our BRC AA certification. As a growing ingredients supplier that values innovation and excellence, we are looking for a dedicated Technical Team Member to support our dynamic team. Day-to-day of the role: Manage and respond to queries and technical enquiries from customers. Complete and review product specifications and support the approval and ongoing monitoring of suppliers. Investigate customer complaints to ensure timely and effective resolution. Conduct internal audits to assess compliance with the Quality Management System. Issue Certificates of Authenticity and Certificates of Conformity for customers. Coordinate product testing and shelf-life extensions as required. Ensure supplier documentation remains current and valid. Attend site visits alongside the Assistant Technical Manager / Group Technical Manager. Complete required training to stay up-to-date with changing legislation and standards. Engage in projects designed to promote food safety. Undertake any other duties as reasonably required. Required Skills & Qualifications: Ideally a food science qualification. At least 1 year's relevant experience in a similar Technical role. Knowledge of food safety and allergen awareness (full training will be provided). Ideally a full driver's licence, due to site visits. Strong attention to detail, numeracy, and accuracy. IT literacy including Outlook, Excel, Word, and online portals. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work at pace to meet multiple deadlines. Team player with a collaborative and flexible approach. Proactive and confident about using initiative. Open and honest with high standards of personal integrity. Benefits: Annual profit share bonus scheme linked to company and individual performance. Workplace pension scheme. 28 days annual leave including Bank & Public Holidays, increasing with service. Additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year. Holiday purchase scheme. Company sick pay. Wellbeing programme with Employee Assistance Programme. Reward and discount programmes. Private medical, optical, and dental insurance after 3 months' probation. Paid study support and career progression opportunities. Paid voluntary leave. Employee Referral Scheme - 250 for recommending a friend who joins Brusco. Employee Recognition Programmes. Enhanced Maternity Leave. Monthly Chef's Lunch for colleagues. Regular team social events. Casual dress code. Charitable giving and fundraising opportunities. Free onsite parking at all sites. To apply for this Food Technologist position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.

Specification Technologist Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contribution, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Bo'ness Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: Monday-Friday 8:30-17:00 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 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. "We reserve the right to close this advertisement before the stated closing date. Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.

Raw Materials 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: 4 on 4 off, 6am to 6pm Red Shift 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, leafy and dressed salads, noodles, and stir-fry mixes. The site employs over 1,300 people and is conveniently located just 16 miles from Peterborough and 12 miles from Spalding. What you'll be doing In this pivotal role as a Raw Materials Technologist, you will play a key role in ensuring that all raw materials and packaging received on site meet the required food safety, quality and legal standards before entering production. Role Accountabilities: • Carrying out intake inspections on raw materials to ensure compliance with specification requirements. • Completing intake checks, audits and quality assessments in line with site procedures and customer requirements. • Monitoring and recording temperatures, product quality attributes and delivery compliance. • Identifying and reporting any non-conformances, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are taken and documented. • Working closely with Goods In, Operations, Procurement and Technical teams to ensure issues are escalated and resolved promptly. • Collecting and submitting samples for microbiological testing in accordance with site and Group sampling schedules. • Maintaining accurate records and ensuring all documentation is completed to a high standard. • Supporting investigations relating to raw material, packaging and supplier quality concerns. • Assisting with supplier audits, customer audits and site visits when required. • Ensuring GMP, HACCP, Food Safety and Health & Safety standards are maintained at all times. • Supporting continuous improvement activities across the Technical and Quality functions. • Providing technical support and guidance to operational teams regarding intake quality requirements. What we're looking for To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who: • Has previous experience working within a food manufacturing, quality assurance or technical environment. • Has a good understanding of food safety, quality standards and GMP. • Is confident working with specifications, documentation and different computer systems & applications. • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail • Ability to work cross-functionally with factory Technical, Operations, Procurement, Goods In and suppliers 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. Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.