Join one of the UK's most reputable chilled food groups as their next New Product Development Manager, at a site that has secured a multiple million pound investment and is rapidly expanding. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced NPD professional to take the lead on innovation, drive real commercial impact and be a key face of the business in front of customers. As NPD Manager, you will own and drive the NPD and Innovation programme across the site, managing a robust Stage & Gate process that delivers products right first time, on brief and on time. You will build a proactive innovation pipeline covering NPD, EPD and new concepts, aligned to business strategy, food trends and category insight, while ensuring every product delivers on eating quality, operational capability, food safety and commercial viability. You will be a key customer-facing representative for the business, leading presentations, benchmarking sessions and product showcases, and building strong, lasting relationships with major retailer and customer teams. Confidence in front of the customer is essential, as is the ability to manage critical paths effectively, keep launch plans on track and communicate project status, risks and mitigation plans clearly and proactively. Leading a team including a Senior NPD Technologist, Junior NPD Technologist and NPD Apprentice, you will coach and develop your team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement, while working closely with Operations, Technical, Commercial, Procurement and Planning to keep everything moving in the right direction. To succeed in this role, you will bring solid NPD experience gained within food manufacturing, ideally chilled, along with a genuine passion for food, strong commercial awareness and a track record of managing teams and customer relationships with confidence. If you are ready to bring your NPD expertise to a business investing seriously in its future, please get in touch with Nicola Richardson on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to find out more. 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)
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
Join one of the UK's most reputable chilled food groups as their next New Product Development Manager, at a site that has secured a multiple million pound investment and is rapidly expanding. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced NPD professional to take the lead on innovation, drive real commercial impact and be a key face of the business in front of customers. As NPD Manager, you will own and drive the NPD and Innovation programme across the site, managing a robust Stage & Gate process that delivers products right first time, on brief and on time. You will build a proactive innovation pipeline covering NPD, EPD and new concepts, aligned to business strategy, food trends and category insight, while ensuring every product delivers on eating quality, operational capability, food safety and commercial viability. You will be a key customer-facing representative for the business, leading presentations, benchmarking sessions and product showcases, and building strong, lasting relationships with major retailer and customer teams. Confidence in front of the customer is essential, as is the ability to manage critical paths effectively, keep launch plans on track and communicate project status, risks and mitigation plans clearly and proactively. Leading a team including a Senior NPD Technologist, Junior NPD Technologist and NPD Apprentice, you will coach and develop your team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement, while working closely with Operations, Technical, Commercial, Procurement and Planning to keep everything moving in the right direction. To succeed in this role, you will bring solid NPD experience gained within food manufacturing, ideally chilled, along with a genuine passion for food, strong commercial awareness and a track record of managing teams and customer relationships with confidence. If you are ready to bring your NPD expertise to a business investing seriously in its future, please get in touch with Nicola Richardson on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to find out more. 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)
Raw Materials Specifications 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 Raw Materials Specifications Technologist to join its high-performing team within a complex and dynamic food manufacturing business. Essentially, the role of Raw Materials Specifications Technologist is exactly that! It is all about raw materials and the management of raw materials technical data and information - to validate raw material data received from suppliers to enable retailer specifications to be produced in a timely manner; and, to work as part of the specifications team ensuring the Company s specification systems are continually updated and maintained to meet the requirements of both the British Retail Consortium certification, industry standards and customer requirements. Finished Good Specifications are not part of this role, as these are covered by another member of the team. Responsibilities include To ensure that all Company quality parameters and procedures are complied with and that all products manufactured meet the required standards and specifications. To facilitate with Procurement raw material projects e.g. raw material shortages, by coordinating customer approvals. To co-ordinate customer raw material & product sampling, to gain customer approval for raw material changes & short turn around projects. To assess raw material specification data against Company and retailer requirements, requesting further detail and clarification from suppliers where necessary before approving it for use to produce finished product specifications. To complete finished product specifications for retailer and branded products, ensuring accurate information is provided for customer use and on pack information. To be responsible for integrating raw material changes to finished goods specifications. To work closely with a range of internal departments and suppliers to gather information, and to interpret this data to complete specifications in compliance with Company standards. To conduct reviews of artwork to ensure accuracy of legal labelling information. To update the Company s specifications database. To keep updated with current and forthcoming legislation to ensure that the Company s products conform to relevant legal requirements. To work with the Company s internal recipe management system and customer web-based systems. To work with the Senior technical team in relation to supplier audits. To take part in the supplier approval process and assessing approval documentation To take an active role in continuously developing your skills and knowledge. About You Essentially you will have experience in manufacturing and managing raw material technical data and information. Ideally food/drink/fmcg experience would be highly advantageous. Knowledge of Food Allergens and Risk Assessment would be beneficial also, as well as experience of working with raw materials and all associated technical data and relevant administrative systems and portals. Attention to detail is key, as is excellent communication skills and project management skills. Equally important is your ability to work at pace in a busy manufacturing environment. You must be able to commute to the factory, based in Leeds, 4 days a week, with typically one day a week working from home. 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. .
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
Raw Materials Specifications 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 Raw Materials Specifications Technologist to join its high-performing team within a complex and dynamic food manufacturing business. Essentially, the role of Raw Materials Specifications Technologist is exactly that! It is all about raw materials and the management of raw materials technical data and information - to validate raw material data received from suppliers to enable retailer specifications to be produced in a timely manner; and, to work as part of the specifications team ensuring the Company s specification systems are continually updated and maintained to meet the requirements of both the British Retail Consortium certification, industry standards and customer requirements. Finished Good Specifications are not part of this role, as these are covered by another member of the team. Responsibilities include To ensure that all Company quality parameters and procedures are complied with and that all products manufactured meet the required standards and specifications. To facilitate with Procurement raw material projects e.g. raw material shortages, by coordinating customer approvals. To co-ordinate customer raw material & product sampling, to gain customer approval for raw material changes & short turn around projects. To assess raw material specification data against Company and retailer requirements, requesting further detail and clarification from suppliers where necessary before approving it for use to produce finished product specifications. To complete finished product specifications for retailer and branded products, ensuring accurate information is provided for customer use and on pack information. To be responsible for integrating raw material changes to finished goods specifications. To work closely with a range of internal departments and suppliers to gather information, and to interpret this data to complete specifications in compliance with Company standards. To conduct reviews of artwork to ensure accuracy of legal labelling information. To update the Company s specifications database. To keep updated with current and forthcoming legislation to ensure that the Company s products conform to relevant legal requirements. To work with the Company s internal recipe management system and customer web-based systems. To work with the Senior technical team in relation to supplier audits. To take part in the supplier approval process and assessing approval documentation To take an active role in continuously developing your skills and knowledge. About You Essentially you will have experience in manufacturing and managing raw material technical data and information. Ideally food/drink/fmcg experience would be highly advantageous. Knowledge of Food Allergens and Risk Assessment would be beneficial also, as well as experience of working with raw materials and all associated technical data and relevant administrative systems and portals. Attention to detail is key, as is excellent communication skills and project management skills. Equally important is your ability to work at pace in a busy manufacturing environment. You must be able to commute to the factory, based in Leeds, 4 days a week, with typically one day a week working from home. 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. .
Job: Product Developer Location: Holbeach 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. We have an excellent opportunity for a roduct Developer to join our innovation team in Holbeach where you will support the development of our Pizza ranges from concept to launch! What you'll be doing As a Product Developer, your role will be to develop new, and modify existing products, in line with written briefs, customer expectations and financial targets to create products of sustainable and repeatable quality and sustainable cost. In this role you will be required to: Develop new and existing recipes into commercially viable products, benchmarking regularly to gain awareness of the market for a competitive advantage. Create recipes alongside the chefs, input recipes onto the recipe management system and review the accuracy of all recipes inputted by the product technologist and chefs to ensure they meet cost, weight and nutritional requirements. Ensure the viability of new raw ingredients from an operational, technical and product development perspective to bring innovation and challenge to existing Greencore policies and practices. Complete and/or review and approve all relevant documentation (feasibility forms, customer submission forms, concept to process handovers etc.) to ensure accuracy of information shared internally and externally. Put all products through the feasibility process; working with the commercial, operations, technical and purchasing teams to solve any issues to ensure concepts are repeatable, sustainable and scalable. Compile product costing information and adapt recipes to balance food quality with achievement of commercial brief targets within customer brand standards. Present benchmarking, existing (EPD) and new products (NPD) at internal and customer presentations, passionately demonstrate good market and food trends awareness, to achieve product approval. Follow the critical path time lines as directed, escalating incomplete tasks and deficiencies in testing, to ensure that mitigating action can be taken to prevent delays in product acceptance and launch. Assist the process team with the scale up production trials, as required, to ensure production quality matches the kitchen quality signed off by the customer. Provide leadership and direct to ensure that across the team people are kept safe, engaged, focused, developed an delivery to their potential What we're looking for At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better. Proven experience in food product development Analytical; comfortable with producing and reviewing costings Proficient in all elements of product development from concept to launch Proven track record of successfully validating products and producing high quality documentation Confident in presenting to all levels within the business and directly to customers Experience in people management 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 the advert ahead of the specified closing date. Recruitment Fraud Warning: 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.
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
Job: Product Developer Location: Holbeach 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. We have an excellent opportunity for a roduct Developer to join our innovation team in Holbeach where you will support the development of our Pizza ranges from concept to launch! What you'll be doing As a Product Developer, your role will be to develop new, and modify existing products, in line with written briefs, customer expectations and financial targets to create products of sustainable and repeatable quality and sustainable cost. In this role you will be required to: Develop new and existing recipes into commercially viable products, benchmarking regularly to gain awareness of the market for a competitive advantage. Create recipes alongside the chefs, input recipes onto the recipe management system and review the accuracy of all recipes inputted by the product technologist and chefs to ensure they meet cost, weight and nutritional requirements. Ensure the viability of new raw ingredients from an operational, technical and product development perspective to bring innovation and challenge to existing Greencore policies and practices. Complete and/or review and approve all relevant documentation (feasibility forms, customer submission forms, concept to process handovers etc.) to ensure accuracy of information shared internally and externally. Put all products through the feasibility process; working with the commercial, operations, technical and purchasing teams to solve any issues to ensure concepts are repeatable, sustainable and scalable. Compile product costing information and adapt recipes to balance food quality with achievement of commercial brief targets within customer brand standards. Present benchmarking, existing (EPD) and new products (NPD) at internal and customer presentations, passionately demonstrate good market and food trends awareness, to achieve product approval. Follow the critical path time lines as directed, escalating incomplete tasks and deficiencies in testing, to ensure that mitigating action can be taken to prevent delays in product acceptance and launch. Assist the process team with the scale up production trials, as required, to ensure production quality matches the kitchen quality signed off by the customer. Provide leadership and direct to ensure that across the team people are kept safe, engaged, focused, developed an delivery to their potential What we're looking for At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better. Proven experience in food product development Analytical; comfortable with producing and reviewing costings Proficient in all elements of product development from concept to launch Proven track record of successfully validating products and producing high quality documentation Confident in presenting to all levels within the business and directly to customers Experience in people management 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 the advert ahead of the specified closing date. Recruitment Fraud Warning: 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.
Customer Technical Administrator Location: Ditcheat, Somerset (Site Based) Salary: £28,000 £32,000 per annum We're looking for a Customer Quality Technologist or Technical Administrator to join my clients Quality team at their Ditcheat site. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in food manufacturing, specifications, artwork or technical administration, or for a Food Science / Food Technology/ Nutrition graduate with some industry experience who is looking to develop a career in food quality. The Role - You'll support the Customer Quality Manager by: Preparing and maintaining product specifications. Managing artwork approvals. Completing customer questionnaires and responding to quality queries. Preparing QA documentation and maintaining quality records. Carrying out packaging checks, hygiene inspections and internal audits. Supporting compliance with food safety, quality and retailer standards. About You - You'll have: Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel. Strong communication skills. The ability to work independently and as part of a team. Previous experience in a food manufacturing or technical environment is desirable, along with knowledge of specifications, artwork or retailer portals, although full training will be provided. This is a site-based role offering an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and experienced Quality team. If you're looking for your next step in food quality and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits include 30 days per annum (including Public & Bank Holidays in England & Wales) rising to 31 days after attaining 10 years continuous service. Pension 5% Employee/5% Employer contribution. Life Assurance 2 x annual salary (after completion of 3 months service). Bike to Work Scheme Capped. Employees can purchase company products at a discounted price. On site parking Annual Company event and Christmas Hamper This role is commutable from Shepton Mallet, Wells, Wincanton, Shaftesbury, Evercreech, Frome, Trowbridge, Westbury, Yeovil, Blandford Forum, Sherborne, Castle Cary, Bruton
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
Customer Technical Administrator Location: Ditcheat, Somerset (Site Based) Salary: £28,000 £32,000 per annum We're looking for a Customer Quality Technologist or Technical Administrator to join my clients Quality team at their Ditcheat site. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in food manufacturing, specifications, artwork or technical administration, or for a Food Science / Food Technology/ Nutrition graduate with some industry experience who is looking to develop a career in food quality. The Role - You'll support the Customer Quality Manager by: Preparing and maintaining product specifications. Managing artwork approvals. Completing customer questionnaires and responding to quality queries. Preparing QA documentation and maintaining quality records. Carrying out packaging checks, hygiene inspections and internal audits. Supporting compliance with food safety, quality and retailer standards. About You - You'll have: Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel. Strong communication skills. The ability to work independently and as part of a team. Previous experience in a food manufacturing or technical environment is desirable, along with knowledge of specifications, artwork or retailer portals, although full training will be provided. This is a site-based role offering an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and experienced Quality team. If you're looking for your next step in food quality and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits include 30 days per annum (including Public & Bank Holidays in England & Wales) rising to 31 days after attaining 10 years continuous service. Pension 5% Employee/5% Employer contribution. Life Assurance 2 x annual salary (after completion of 3 months service). Bike to Work Scheme Capped. Employees can purchase company products at a discounted price. On site parking Annual Company event and Christmas Hamper This role is commutable from Shepton Mallet, Wells, Wincanton, Shaftesbury, Evercreech, Frome, Trowbridge, Westbury, Yeovil, Blandford Forum, Sherborne, Castle Cary, Bruton
Customer Quality Technologist / Technical Administrator Location: Ditcheat, Somerset (Site Based) Salary: £28,000 £32,000 per annum We're looking for a Customer Quality Technologist or Technical Administrator to join my clients Quality team at their Ditcheat site. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in food manufacturing, specifications, artwork or technical administration, or for a Food Science / Food Technology/ Nutrition graduate with some industry experience who is looking to develop a career in food quality. The Role - You'll support the Customer Quality Manager by: Preparing and maintaining product specifications. Managing artwork approvals. Completing customer questionnaires and responding to quality queries. Preparing QA documentation and maintaining quality records. Carrying out packaging checks, hygiene inspections and internal audits. Supporting compliance with food safety, quality and retailer standards. About You - You'll have: Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel. Strong communication skills. The ability to work independently and as part of a team. Previous experience in a food manufacturing or technical environment is desirable, along with knowledge of specifications, artwork or retailer portals, although full training will be provided. This is a site-based role offering an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and experienced Quality team. If you're looking for your next step in food quality and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits include 30 days per annum (including Public & Bank Holidays in England & Wales) rising to 31 days after attaining 10 years continuous service. Pension 5% Employee/5% Employer contribution. Life Assurance 2 x annual salary (after completion of 3 months service). Bike to Work Scheme Capped. Employees can purchase company products at a discounted price. On site parking Annual Company event and Christmas Hamper This role is commutable from Shepton Mallet, Wells, Wincanton, Shaftesbury, Evercreech, Frome, Trowbridge, Westbury, Yeovil, Blandford Forum, Sherborne, Castle Cary, Bruton
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
Customer Quality Technologist / Technical Administrator Location: Ditcheat, Somerset (Site Based) Salary: £28,000 £32,000 per annum We're looking for a Customer Quality Technologist or Technical Administrator to join my clients Quality team at their Ditcheat site. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in food manufacturing, specifications, artwork or technical administration, or for a Food Science / Food Technology/ Nutrition graduate with some industry experience who is looking to develop a career in food quality. The Role - You'll support the Customer Quality Manager by: Preparing and maintaining product specifications. Managing artwork approvals. Completing customer questionnaires and responding to quality queries. Preparing QA documentation and maintaining quality records. Carrying out packaging checks, hygiene inspections and internal audits. Supporting compliance with food safety, quality and retailer standards. About You - You'll have: Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel. Strong communication skills. The ability to work independently and as part of a team. Previous experience in a food manufacturing or technical environment is desirable, along with knowledge of specifications, artwork or retailer portals, although full training will be provided. This is a site-based role offering an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and experienced Quality team. If you're looking for your next step in food quality and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits include 30 days per annum (including Public & Bank Holidays in England & Wales) rising to 31 days after attaining 10 years continuous service. Pension 5% Employee/5% Employer contribution. Life Assurance 2 x annual salary (after completion of 3 months service). Bike to Work Scheme Capped. Employees can purchase company products at a discounted price. On site parking Annual Company event and Christmas Hamper This role is commutable from Shepton Mallet, Wells, Wincanton, Shaftesbury, Evercreech, Frome, Trowbridge, Westbury, Yeovil, Blandford Forum, Sherborne, Castle Cary, Bruton
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, Park Royal, London, NW10 7RQ Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: 08:30am-17:00pm Monday to Friday 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 We're looking for a proactive, hands-on technical professional to help drive food safety, quality, and compliance across the site. You'll support key technical systems, play an active role in audits and NPD activity, and work closely with teams to deliver high standards in a fast-paced environment. This is a great opportunity to make an impact, support continuous improvement, and grow within a collaborative technical team. Role Accountabilities: To support & develop the technical systems to meet business, customer, industry standards, taking responsibility of the day-to-day management and maintenance of some or all the following: allergen management procedures, allergen risk assessments, QMS, HACCP, process validations, technical reports, and nutritional surveillance. To ensure effective, professional, timely communication. Contribute to customer audits and visits, supporting in areas of expertise. To conduct audits as part of the internal QMS. To trend actions and non-conformances and to report into the relevant forums. Work with the team to ensure all changes associated with launches, delists, and promo activities are implemented to support the operation teams and achieves the correct deadlines. To support others in the technical team in all tasks as required and be flexible to cover different work, also be involved in projects as requested. To operate in a safe working manner and support the site on continuous improvements relating to health and safety. What we're looking for Previous demonstrable experience in a chilled food manufacturing environment in at least one of the following disciplines: Technical; Development; or graduated in related discipline Good organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage own time/workload Strong understanding of HACCP within food industry and fundamental steps of risk management Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word Is aware of the business issues; trials; development concepts and customer expectations A pragmatic in approach to problem solving and is agile in finding solutions Vigilant with good attention to detail and spots opportunities for improvement A self-starter who is inquisitive and driven to improve 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 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.
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
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, Park Royal, London, NW10 7RQ Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: 08:30am-17:00pm Monday to Friday 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 We're looking for a proactive, hands-on technical professional to help drive food safety, quality, and compliance across the site. You'll support key technical systems, play an active role in audits and NPD activity, and work closely with teams to deliver high standards in a fast-paced environment. This is a great opportunity to make an impact, support continuous improvement, and grow within a collaborative technical team. Role Accountabilities: To support & develop the technical systems to meet business, customer, industry standards, taking responsibility of the day-to-day management and maintenance of some or all the following: allergen management procedures, allergen risk assessments, QMS, HACCP, process validations, technical reports, and nutritional surveillance. To ensure effective, professional, timely communication. Contribute to customer audits and visits, supporting in areas of expertise. To conduct audits as part of the internal QMS. To trend actions and non-conformances and to report into the relevant forums. Work with the team to ensure all changes associated with launches, delists, and promo activities are implemented to support the operation teams and achieves the correct deadlines. To support others in the technical team in all tasks as required and be flexible to cover different work, also be involved in projects as requested. To operate in a safe working manner and support the site on continuous improvements relating to health and safety. What we're looking for Previous demonstrable experience in a chilled food manufacturing environment in at least one of the following disciplines: Technical; Development; or graduated in related discipline Good organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage own time/workload Strong understanding of HACCP within food industry and fundamental steps of risk management Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word Is aware of the business issues; trials; development concepts and customer expectations A pragmatic in approach to problem solving and is agile in finding solutions Vigilant with good attention to detail and spots opportunities for improvement A self-starter who is inquisitive and driven to improve 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 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.
Graduate Process & Development Technologist Location: Headcorn Salary: 28,000 + Benefits Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent An exciting opportunity has become available for a Process & Development Technologist to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business in Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for food innovation to play a key role in developing new products from concept through to commercial launch. Working within the Technical & NPD team, you'll be involved in kitchen development, product formulation, factory trials, shelf-life testing and supporting successful product launches. You'll also prepare technical documentation, complete nutritional calculations, liaise with customers and internal teams and help ensure products meet the highest standards of quality, food safety and compliance. What we're looking for: Degree in Food Science, Product Development or similar - recent graduates are encouraged to apply as full training will be provided. Experience in food or beverage manufacturing, NPD, or process development is desirable but not essential. Knowledge of food safety, quality systems and nutritional labelling is advantageous. Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills. A proactive approach with a genuine passion for product development. What's on offer: Competitive starting salary and benefits. Excellent training and career progression. The opportunity to work on exciting product innovation projects. Supportive working environment. Long-term career prospects within a growing and forward-thinking business. If you're looking to build a rewarding career in food product development and want to make a real impact within an innovative manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Graduate Process & Development Technologist Location: Headcorn Salary: 28,000 + Benefits Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent An exciting opportunity has become available for a Process & Development Technologist to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business in Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for food innovation to play a key role in developing new products from concept through to commercial launch. Working within the Technical & NPD team, you'll be involved in kitchen development, product formulation, factory trials, shelf-life testing and supporting successful product launches. You'll also prepare technical documentation, complete nutritional calculations, liaise with customers and internal teams and help ensure products meet the highest standards of quality, food safety and compliance. What we're looking for: Degree in Food Science, Product Development or similar - recent graduates are encouraged to apply as full training will be provided. Experience in food or beverage manufacturing, NPD, or process development is desirable but not essential. Knowledge of food safety, quality systems and nutritional labelling is advantageous. Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills. A proactive approach with a genuine passion for product development. What's on offer: Competitive starting salary and benefits. Excellent training and career progression. The opportunity to work on exciting product innovation projects. Supportive working environment. Long-term career prospects within a growing and forward-thinking business. If you're looking to build a rewarding career in food product development and want to make a real impact within an innovative manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
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)
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
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)
Job: Product Developer Location: Selby 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. We have an excellent opportunity for a Product Developer to join our innovation team in Selby where you will support the development of our Grocery portfolio from concept to launch! What you'll be doing As a Product Developer, your role will be to develop new, and modify existing products, in line with written briefs, customer expectations and financial targets to create products of sustainable and repeatable quality and sustainable cost. In this role you will be required to: Develop new and existing recipes into commercially viable products, benchmarking regularly to gain awareness of the market for a competitive advantage. Create recipes alongside the chefs, input recipes onto the recipe management system and review the accuracy of all recipes inputted by the product technologist and chefs to ensure they meet cost, weight and nutritional requirements. Ensure the viability of new raw ingredients from an operational, technical and product development perspective to bring innovation and challenge to existing Greencore policies and practices. Complete and/or review and approve all relevant documentation (feasibility forms, customer submission forms, concept to process handovers etc.) to ensure accuracy of information shared internally and externally. Put all products through the feasibility process; working with the commercial, operations, technical and purchasing teams to solve any issues to ensure concepts are repeatable, sustainable and scalable. Compile product costing information and adapt recipes to balance food quality with achievement of commercial brief targets within customer brand standards. Present benchmarking, existing (EPD) and new products (NPD) at internal and customer presentations, passionately demonstrate good market and food trends awareness, to achieve product approval. Follow the critical path time lines as directed, escalating incomplete tasks and deficiencies in testing, to ensure that mitigating action can be taken to prevent delays in product acceptance and launch. Assist the process team with the scale up production trials, as required, to ensure production quality matches the kitchen quality signed off by the customer. Provide leadership and direct to ensure that across the team people are kept safe, engaged, focused, developed an delivery to their potential What we're looking for At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better. Proven experience in food product development Analytical; comfortable with producing and reviewing costings Proficient in all elements of product development from concept to launch Proven track record of successfully validating products and producing high quality documentation Confident in presenting to all levels within the business and directly to customers Experience in people management 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 the advert ahead of the specified closing date. Recruitment Fraud Warning: 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.
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Job: Product Developer Location: Selby 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. We have an excellent opportunity for a Product Developer to join our innovation team in Selby where you will support the development of our Grocery portfolio from concept to launch! What you'll be doing As a Product Developer, your role will be to develop new, and modify existing products, in line with written briefs, customer expectations and financial targets to create products of sustainable and repeatable quality and sustainable cost. In this role you will be required to: Develop new and existing recipes into commercially viable products, benchmarking regularly to gain awareness of the market for a competitive advantage. Create recipes alongside the chefs, input recipes onto the recipe management system and review the accuracy of all recipes inputted by the product technologist and chefs to ensure they meet cost, weight and nutritional requirements. Ensure the viability of new raw ingredients from an operational, technical and product development perspective to bring innovation and challenge to existing Greencore policies and practices. Complete and/or review and approve all relevant documentation (feasibility forms, customer submission forms, concept to process handovers etc.) to ensure accuracy of information shared internally and externally. Put all products through the feasibility process; working with the commercial, operations, technical and purchasing teams to solve any issues to ensure concepts are repeatable, sustainable and scalable. Compile product costing information and adapt recipes to balance food quality with achievement of commercial brief targets within customer brand standards. Present benchmarking, existing (EPD) and new products (NPD) at internal and customer presentations, passionately demonstrate good market and food trends awareness, to achieve product approval. Follow the critical path time lines as directed, escalating incomplete tasks and deficiencies in testing, to ensure that mitigating action can be taken to prevent delays in product acceptance and launch. Assist the process team with the scale up production trials, as required, to ensure production quality matches the kitchen quality signed off by the customer. Provide leadership and direct to ensure that across the team people are kept safe, engaged, focused, developed an delivery to their potential What we're looking for At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better. Proven experience in food product development Analytical; comfortable with producing and reviewing costings Proficient in all elements of product development from concept to launch Proven track record of successfully validating products and producing high quality documentation Confident in presenting to all levels within the business and directly to customers Experience in people management 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 the advert ahead of the specified closing date. Recruitment Fraud Warning: 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.
Zest Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading food manufacturer, supplying innovative, high-quality products to retail, foodservice and wholesale customers. Our client prides itself on working in partnership with world-class suppliers to develop bespoke products that meet customer requirements while maintaining the highest standards of quality, food safety and full traceability. The Role You'll lead the New Product Development (NPD) team, driving innovation and managing the complete product development process from concept through to successful launch. Key Responsibilities - Take full ownership of the NPD process, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to the highest standards. - Manage customer briefs from concept to commercial launch, ensuring timescales and objectives are achieved. - Build and maintain strong customer relationships to support successful product development and identify future business opportunities. - Work collaboratively with Production, Technical, Procurement, Commercial, and Operations teams to ensure seamless product launches. - Monitor market trends, consumer insights, and competitor activity to drive innovation and identify new product opportunities. - Develop and deliver engaging customer presentations tailored to individual requirements. - Lead, motivate, and develop the NPD team, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration and continuous improvement. About You We're looking for a passionate and commercially aware food professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Essential Skills & Experience - Degree in Food Science or a related discipline - Proven experience within food manufacturing. - Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple development projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines. - Previous experience leading and developing a team. - A creative and strategic approach to food innovation. - Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. - Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail. - Full UK driving licence. Why Apply? This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of a growing product portfolio. You'll work closely with major B2B and foodservice customers, leading innovation within a dynamic business where your ideas can make a real commercial impact. 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)
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Zest Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading food manufacturer, supplying innovative, high-quality products to retail, foodservice and wholesale customers. Our client prides itself on working in partnership with world-class suppliers to develop bespoke products that meet customer requirements while maintaining the highest standards of quality, food safety and full traceability. The Role You'll lead the New Product Development (NPD) team, driving innovation and managing the complete product development process from concept through to successful launch. Key Responsibilities - Take full ownership of the NPD process, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to the highest standards. - Manage customer briefs from concept to commercial launch, ensuring timescales and objectives are achieved. - Build and maintain strong customer relationships to support successful product development and identify future business opportunities. - Work collaboratively with Production, Technical, Procurement, Commercial, and Operations teams to ensure seamless product launches. - Monitor market trends, consumer insights, and competitor activity to drive innovation and identify new product opportunities. - Develop and deliver engaging customer presentations tailored to individual requirements. - Lead, motivate, and develop the NPD team, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration and continuous improvement. About You We're looking for a passionate and commercially aware food professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Essential Skills & Experience - Degree in Food Science or a related discipline - Proven experience within food manufacturing. - Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple development projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines. - Previous experience leading and developing a team. - A creative and strategic approach to food innovation. - Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. - Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail. - Full UK driving licence. Why Apply? This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of a growing product portfolio. You'll work closely with major B2B and foodservice customers, leading innovation within a dynamic business where your ideas can make a real commercial impact. 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)
Technical Support Manager Location: Leicester Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Department: Technical / Commercial About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced Technical Support Manager to join a well-established FMCG manufacturing business in Leicester. This is a varied and commercially focused technical role, responsible for supporting the development, launch and ongoing production of both new and existing product ranges. You will manage the full New Product Development and Existing Product Development process, ensuring products are launched on time, meet customer expectations and comply with all relevant technical, quality and regulatory requirements. The role will involve working closely with the Technical Director, Sales, Quality, Operations and wider group functions. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the full New Product Development and Existing Product Development process. Ensure projects and product launches are delivered within agreed customer timescales. Create, review and maintain accurate customer product specifications. Manage chemical, packaging and raw material specifications. Review and approve product artwork against technical and regulatory requirements. Coordinate product trials, pre-launch testing and packaging validation. Conduct competitor product analysis and communicate relevant findings to internal teams. Support the preparation of technical documentation for cosmetic products. Ensure chemical documentation meets relevant ethical accreditation requirements. Work closely with site and group quality teams to maintain consistent quality standards. Support the preparation and completion of internal and external audits. Conduct and document metal detector validation for new products. Maintain complete and traceable raw material documentation. Respond to technical customer queries within agreed timescales. Identify opportunities to improve products, processes and technical procedures. Essential Requirements Previous experience working within an FMCG environment. GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Maths, or an equivalent qualification. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate confidently with customers and colleagues at all levels. Strong organisational and project-management skills. A proactive, solution-focused approach. Ability to manage multiple product-development projects and deadlines. Flexible, adaptable and comfortable working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong commitment to quality, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. Desirable Experience Experience working with chemicals or chemical-based products. Experience within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. Knowledge of cosmetic product regulations. Familiarity with BRC non-food standards. Understanding of ethical or industry accreditations. Previous involvement in technical or quality audits. A recognised audit qualification. Experience managing product specifications, packaging documentation or product artwork. What We Are Looking For The successful candidate will be a professional and collaborative team player who can take ownership of technical projects from initial development through to launch. You will be comfortable working cross-functionally and will have the confidence to challenge existing processes, resolve technical issues and maintain high standards of accuracy and compliance. This position would suit an experienced Technical Manager, Technical Support Manager, NPD Manager, Specifications Manager or Senior Technologist looking to take greater ownership of product-development and technical-support activities. Apply Please apply with an up-to-date CV, to (url removed) outlining your relevant FMCG, technical, product-development, quality or regulatory experience. Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. 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.
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Technical Support Manager Location: Leicester Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Department: Technical / Commercial About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced Technical Support Manager to join a well-established FMCG manufacturing business in Leicester. This is a varied and commercially focused technical role, responsible for supporting the development, launch and ongoing production of both new and existing product ranges. You will manage the full New Product Development and Existing Product Development process, ensuring products are launched on time, meet customer expectations and comply with all relevant technical, quality and regulatory requirements. The role will involve working closely with the Technical Director, Sales, Quality, Operations and wider group functions. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the full New Product Development and Existing Product Development process. Ensure projects and product launches are delivered within agreed customer timescales. Create, review and maintain accurate customer product specifications. Manage chemical, packaging and raw material specifications. Review and approve product artwork against technical and regulatory requirements. Coordinate product trials, pre-launch testing and packaging validation. Conduct competitor product analysis and communicate relevant findings to internal teams. Support the preparation of technical documentation for cosmetic products. Ensure chemical documentation meets relevant ethical accreditation requirements. Work closely with site and group quality teams to maintain consistent quality standards. Support the preparation and completion of internal and external audits. Conduct and document metal detector validation for new products. Maintain complete and traceable raw material documentation. Respond to technical customer queries within agreed timescales. Identify opportunities to improve products, processes and technical procedures. Essential Requirements Previous experience working within an FMCG environment. GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Maths, or an equivalent qualification. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate confidently with customers and colleagues at all levels. Strong organisational and project-management skills. A proactive, solution-focused approach. Ability to manage multiple product-development projects and deadlines. Flexible, adaptable and comfortable working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong commitment to quality, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. Desirable Experience Experience working with chemicals or chemical-based products. Experience within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. Knowledge of cosmetic product regulations. Familiarity with BRC non-food standards. Understanding of ethical or industry accreditations. Previous involvement in technical or quality audits. A recognised audit qualification. Experience managing product specifications, packaging documentation or product artwork. What We Are Looking For The successful candidate will be a professional and collaborative team player who can take ownership of technical projects from initial development through to launch. You will be comfortable working cross-functionally and will have the confidence to challenge existing processes, resolve technical issues and maintain high standards of accuracy and compliance. This position would suit an experienced Technical Manager, Technical Support Manager, NPD Manager, Specifications Manager or Senior Technologist looking to take greater ownership of product-development and technical-support activities. Apply Please apply with an up-to-date CV, to (url removed) outlining your relevant FMCG, technical, product-development, quality or regulatory experience. Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. 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.
Compliance Technologist Food Industry 100% Site Based Role £Competitive DOE + Benefits Chippenham area, Wiltshire An exciting opportunity for an individual ideally with Technical/Quality management experience, gained within a food manufacturing environment. Based at a modern site near Trowbridge Within this role you will be supporting the Regulatory and Labelling Supervisor to ensure that labels, specs and other project work are created in an accurate and timely manner. Supplier information is to be reviewed to ensure that it is accurate and in the correct format required by the customer COP and legislation. All work to be completed within the current BRC framework of the site. This role could suit a candidate with QA experience seeking the next step in their career, or a Food Science Graduate who has already gained some experience within the industry. Compliance Technologist Key Responsibilities: Working with suppliers to ensure that all technical information received onto site is accurate and is sufficiently detailed to ensure that the site approval process occurs in a timely way. This information could be HACCP, specifications, labels, swabbing plans etc. Working with customers to ensure that information supplied is accurate and if amendments are needed, these are dealt with quickly. Responding promptly and proactively to ongoing technical queries from customers. Maintenance & review of raw material suppliers, packaging and cheese supplier s records and audits. Create specifications for new products and maintain the specification database. Work within the customer technical framework using electronic specification systems (Food Logic and Trace gains). Create, review and approve artwork against market regulations. Compliance Technologist Qualifications and experience: Experience in a QA / Technical role ideally with a chilled food manufacturing business or relevant qualification. Experience of supplier specifications systems, specification writing, food labelling regulations or NPD related knowledge would be advantageous. The ability to read, analyse and interpret technical procedures and EU regulations. Compliance Technologist Salary and Benefits: Competitive Salary Contributory Pension Scheme Death in Service scheme Holiday: 25 days plus statutory This role is commutable from Bath, Chippenham, Warminster, Devizes, Trowbridge, Swindon and surrounding areas and may suit a candidate that has previously worked as a QA, Technical Admin, Specifications Technologist, Food Technologist, Technical Assistant, QA Supervisor, Food Safety and Compliance Technologist, Regulatory Affairs Technologist, Product specifications Technologist or Compliance Technologist
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Compliance Technologist Food Industry 100% Site Based Role £Competitive DOE + Benefits Chippenham area, Wiltshire An exciting opportunity for an individual ideally with Technical/Quality management experience, gained within a food manufacturing environment. Based at a modern site near Trowbridge Within this role you will be supporting the Regulatory and Labelling Supervisor to ensure that labels, specs and other project work are created in an accurate and timely manner. Supplier information is to be reviewed to ensure that it is accurate and in the correct format required by the customer COP and legislation. All work to be completed within the current BRC framework of the site. This role could suit a candidate with QA experience seeking the next step in their career, or a Food Science Graduate who has already gained some experience within the industry. Compliance Technologist Key Responsibilities: Working with suppliers to ensure that all technical information received onto site is accurate and is sufficiently detailed to ensure that the site approval process occurs in a timely way. This information could be HACCP, specifications, labels, swabbing plans etc. Working with customers to ensure that information supplied is accurate and if amendments are needed, these are dealt with quickly. Responding promptly and proactively to ongoing technical queries from customers. Maintenance & review of raw material suppliers, packaging and cheese supplier s records and audits. Create specifications for new products and maintain the specification database. Work within the customer technical framework using electronic specification systems (Food Logic and Trace gains). Create, review and approve artwork against market regulations. Compliance Technologist Qualifications and experience: Experience in a QA / Technical role ideally with a chilled food manufacturing business or relevant qualification. Experience of supplier specifications systems, specification writing, food labelling regulations or NPD related knowledge would be advantageous. The ability to read, analyse and interpret technical procedures and EU regulations. Compliance Technologist Salary and Benefits: Competitive Salary Contributory Pension Scheme Death in Service scheme Holiday: 25 days plus statutory This role is commutable from Bath, Chippenham, Warminster, Devizes, Trowbridge, Swindon and surrounding areas and may suit a candidate that has previously worked as a QA, Technical Admin, Specifications Technologist, Food Technologist, Technical Assistant, QA Supervisor, Food Safety and Compliance Technologist, Regulatory Affairs Technologist, Product specifications Technologist or Compliance Technologist
A leading fashion supplier is looking for an experienced Accessories Product Technologist to join their expanding team. The Accessories Product Technologist is responsible for ensuring all accessories are developed and manufactured to the required quality, safety, performance and fit standards. Working closely with Design, Buying, Merchandising and suppliers, the role manages products throughout the development process, ensuring they meet customer expectations, regulatory requirements, cost targets and critical path deadlines. Key Responsibilities Manage the technical development of accessories from concept through to production. Review product specifications and ensure they are commercially viable and technically achievable. Create, review and maintain accurate technical specifications and construction details. Advise Design and Buying teams on materials, construction methods and manufacturing techniques. Develop testing protocols appropriate to each product category. Review laboratory test reports and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and company standards. Investigate product failures and implement corrective actions with suppliers. Ensure products meet durability, functionality and performance expectations. Provide technical guidance throughout product development. Review samples and communicate clear technical comments. Support suppliers in resolving quality and manufacturing issues. Assess development, pre-production and production samples. Approve construction, measurements, workmanship and functionality. Ensure all technical comments are accurately documented and communicated. Ensure all products comply with relevant UK, EU and international legislation where applicable. Monitor changes in product safety regulations and communicate updates internally. Maintain technical documentation to support compliance requirements. Work closely with cross-functional teams to meet development timelines. Identify potential risks and implement solutions to minimise delays. Support timely approvals to maintain the production schedule. Skills & Experience Previous experience in an Accessories Product Technologist or Technical role. Strong knowledge of accessory construction and manufacturing techniques. Understanding of material performance including leather, synthetic materials, textiles, metals and plastics. Knowledge of product testing and quality assurance processes. Excellent attention to detail. Strong organisational and project management skills. Ability to manage multiple product categories simultaneously. Excellent communication and influencing skills. Strong problem-solving ability. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. By submitting your CV, you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as stated on our website and consenting to us processing your personal details in relation to current/future job opportunities. The information that you have submitted to us will be used in order to consider your suitability for the role you have applied for. A copy of our Privacy Policy can also be viewed on our website which explains how we gather, protect and manage any personal data that you share with us Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify. Tagged Resources Limited acts as an employment agency. We have 25 years of Recruitment and Industry experience, working with Retail and Supply Chain markets and have various positions available. If this vacancy does not suit your experience and you are looking for a suitable role, please look at our website or follow us on social networking sites. All are updated daily.
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
A leading fashion supplier is looking for an experienced Accessories Product Technologist to join their expanding team. The Accessories Product Technologist is responsible for ensuring all accessories are developed and manufactured to the required quality, safety, performance and fit standards. Working closely with Design, Buying, Merchandising and suppliers, the role manages products throughout the development process, ensuring they meet customer expectations, regulatory requirements, cost targets and critical path deadlines. Key Responsibilities Manage the technical development of accessories from concept through to production. Review product specifications and ensure they are commercially viable and technically achievable. Create, review and maintain accurate technical specifications and construction details. Advise Design and Buying teams on materials, construction methods and manufacturing techniques. Develop testing protocols appropriate to each product category. Review laboratory test reports and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and company standards. Investigate product failures and implement corrective actions with suppliers. Ensure products meet durability, functionality and performance expectations. Provide technical guidance throughout product development. Review samples and communicate clear technical comments. Support suppliers in resolving quality and manufacturing issues. Assess development, pre-production and production samples. Approve construction, measurements, workmanship and functionality. Ensure all technical comments are accurately documented and communicated. Ensure all products comply with relevant UK, EU and international legislation where applicable. Monitor changes in product safety regulations and communicate updates internally. Maintain technical documentation to support compliance requirements. Work closely with cross-functional teams to meet development timelines. Identify potential risks and implement solutions to minimise delays. Support timely approvals to maintain the production schedule. Skills & Experience Previous experience in an Accessories Product Technologist or Technical role. Strong knowledge of accessory construction and manufacturing techniques. Understanding of material performance including leather, synthetic materials, textiles, metals and plastics. Knowledge of product testing and quality assurance processes. Excellent attention to detail. Strong organisational and project management skills. Ability to manage multiple product categories simultaneously. Excellent communication and influencing skills. Strong problem-solving ability. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. By submitting your CV, you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as stated on our website and consenting to us processing your personal details in relation to current/future job opportunities. The information that you have submitted to us will be used in order to consider your suitability for the role you have applied for. A copy of our Privacy Policy can also be viewed on our website which explains how we gather, protect and manage any personal data that you share with us Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify. Tagged Resources Limited acts as an employment agency. We have 25 years of Recruitment and Industry experience, working with Retail and Supply Chain markets and have various positions available. If this vacancy does not suit your experience and you are looking for a suitable role, please look at our website or follow us on social networking sites. All are updated daily.
Food Safety & Hygiene Technologist Field-Based Central & Southern England (within approximately 80 miles of Oxford/Northamptonshire) Salary: 30,000 - 40,000 basic salary, depending on experience, plus generous commission structure Hours: Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week Field-based role with home working for administration Flexible working pattern to support customer requirements Occasional evening and out-of-hours site visits required Benefits Company car Mobile phone Pension scheme Business expenses fully covered Ongoing training and professional development Opportunity to develop within a growing technical team Exposure to a wide variety of food manufacturing environments The Opportunity Are you passionate about food safety, hygiene standards and helping customers achieve operational excellence? We're recruiting on behalf of our client for a Food Safety & Hygiene Technologist to join a dynamic and growing team supporting food manufacturers across the UK. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities in a highly varied role. You'll work closely with customers to improve hygiene standards, support compliance, deliver training and provide practical solutions that make a real impact on site performance. No two days are the same. One day you'll be conducting a hygiene audit at a manufacturing facility, the next you'll be delivering training, supporting audit preparation or working alongside commercial colleagues to identify opportunities that enhance customer operations. If you enjoy building relationships, solving problems and spending time out in the field rather than behind a desk, this could be the ideal next step in your career. The Role Food Safety, Compliance & Technical Support Conduct hygiene and compliance audits within food manufacturing environments Carry out chemical usage assessments and site hygiene inspections Deliver customer training on hygiene best practice, chemical safety and product application Support customers with audit preparation and food safety compliance requirements Provide practical recommendations to improve hygiene performance and operational efficiency Keep up to date with relevant legislation, standards and industry developments Customer & Commercial Support Build strong relationships with customers across multiple manufacturing sites Recommend appropriate hygiene solutions based on customer needs Support Key Account Managers with proposals, quotations and presentations Identify opportunities to add value through improved hygiene processes and compliance solutions Coordinate customer visits, service activities and technical support requirements Reporting & Documentation Produce detailed audit reports and compliance documentation Maintain accurate records of customer visits, training activities and audit findings Support the development of customer hygiene management systems and manuals Analyse customer data and trends to identify improvement opportunities About You We're interested in speaking with individuals who have a genuine interest in food safety, hygiene, compliance or technical services within manufacturing environments. You may currently be working as a: Food Safety Technician Hygiene Technologist Quality Technician Technical Assistant Compliance Officer Quality Auditor Graduate Food Technologist Environmental Health Professional You'll Ideally Have Experience within food manufacturing, food safety, hygiene or compliance environments Knowledge of HACCP and food safety principles Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Strong attention to detail and report writing capability A proactive and hands-on approach to problem solving The ability to work independently and manage your own diary A full UK driving licence Desirable Experience Knowledge of BRC, ISO 22000, ISO 14001 and retailer audit requirements Experience delivering training or technical support to customers Familiarity with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications What We're Looking For This role will suit a self-motivated, professional individual who enjoys working directly with customers and has the flexibility to travel extensively throughout the region. You'll be comfortable working in busy manufacturing environments, confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels and motivated by the opportunity to build a long-term career in a growing and evolving sector. If you're looking for a varied field-based role where you can develop your technical expertise, build strong customer relationships and genuinely make a difference to food safety standards, we'd love to hear from you. IND25
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Food Safety & Hygiene Technologist Field-Based Central & Southern England (within approximately 80 miles of Oxford/Northamptonshire) Salary: 30,000 - 40,000 basic salary, depending on experience, plus generous commission structure Hours: Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week Field-based role with home working for administration Flexible working pattern to support customer requirements Occasional evening and out-of-hours site visits required Benefits Company car Mobile phone Pension scheme Business expenses fully covered Ongoing training and professional development Opportunity to develop within a growing technical team Exposure to a wide variety of food manufacturing environments The Opportunity Are you passionate about food safety, hygiene standards and helping customers achieve operational excellence? We're recruiting on behalf of our client for a Food Safety & Hygiene Technologist to join a dynamic and growing team supporting food manufacturers across the UK. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities in a highly varied role. You'll work closely with customers to improve hygiene standards, support compliance, deliver training and provide practical solutions that make a real impact on site performance. No two days are the same. One day you'll be conducting a hygiene audit at a manufacturing facility, the next you'll be delivering training, supporting audit preparation or working alongside commercial colleagues to identify opportunities that enhance customer operations. If you enjoy building relationships, solving problems and spending time out in the field rather than behind a desk, this could be the ideal next step in your career. The Role Food Safety, Compliance & Technical Support Conduct hygiene and compliance audits within food manufacturing environments Carry out chemical usage assessments and site hygiene inspections Deliver customer training on hygiene best practice, chemical safety and product application Support customers with audit preparation and food safety compliance requirements Provide practical recommendations to improve hygiene performance and operational efficiency Keep up to date with relevant legislation, standards and industry developments Customer & Commercial Support Build strong relationships with customers across multiple manufacturing sites Recommend appropriate hygiene solutions based on customer needs Support Key Account Managers with proposals, quotations and presentations Identify opportunities to add value through improved hygiene processes and compliance solutions Coordinate customer visits, service activities and technical support requirements Reporting & Documentation Produce detailed audit reports and compliance documentation Maintain accurate records of customer visits, training activities and audit findings Support the development of customer hygiene management systems and manuals Analyse customer data and trends to identify improvement opportunities About You We're interested in speaking with individuals who have a genuine interest in food safety, hygiene, compliance or technical services within manufacturing environments. You may currently be working as a: Food Safety Technician Hygiene Technologist Quality Technician Technical Assistant Compliance Officer Quality Auditor Graduate Food Technologist Environmental Health Professional You'll Ideally Have Experience within food manufacturing, food safety, hygiene or compliance environments Knowledge of HACCP and food safety principles Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Strong attention to detail and report writing capability A proactive and hands-on approach to problem solving The ability to work independently and manage your own diary A full UK driving licence Desirable Experience Knowledge of BRC, ISO 22000, ISO 14001 and retailer audit requirements Experience delivering training or technical support to customers Familiarity with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications What We're Looking For This role will suit a self-motivated, professional individual who enjoys working directly with customers and has the flexibility to travel extensively throughout the region. You'll be comfortable working in busy manufacturing environments, confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels and motivated by the opportunity to build a long-term career in a growing and evolving sector. If you're looking for a varied field-based role where you can develop your technical expertise, build strong customer relationships and genuinely make a difference to food safety standards, we'd love to hear from you. IND25
Universal Business Team
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Food Safety & Hygiene Technologist Field-Based Central & Southern England (within approximately 80 miles of Oxford/Northamptonshire) Salary: 30,000 - 40,000 basic salary, depending on experience, plus generous commission structure Hours: Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week Field-based role with home working for administration Flexible working pattern to support customer requirements Occasional evening and out-of-hours site visits required Benefits Company car Mobile phone Pension scheme Business expenses fully covered Ongoing training and professional development Opportunity to develop within a growing technical team Exposure to a wide variety of food manufacturing environments The Opportunity Are you passionate about food safety, hygiene standards and helping customers achieve operational excellence? We're recruiting on behalf of our client for a Food Safety & Hygiene Technologist to join a dynamic and growing team supporting food manufacturers across the UK. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities in a highly varied role. You'll work closely with customers to improve hygiene standards, support compliance, deliver training and provide practical solutions that make a real impact on site performance. No two days are the same. One day you'll be conducting a hygiene audit at a manufacturing facility, the next you'll be delivering training, supporting audit preparation or working alongside commercial colleagues to identify opportunities that enhance customer operations. If you enjoy building relationships, solving problems and spending time out in the field rather than behind a desk, this could be the ideal next step in your career. The Role Food Safety, Compliance & Technical Support Conduct hygiene and compliance audits within food manufacturing environments Carry out chemical usage assessments and site hygiene inspections Deliver customer training on hygiene best practice, chemical safety and product application Support customers with audit preparation and food safety compliance requirements Provide practical recommendations to improve hygiene performance and operational efficiency Keep up to date with relevant legislation, standards and industry developments Customer & Commercial Support Build strong relationships with customers across multiple manufacturing sites Recommend appropriate hygiene solutions based on customer needs Support Key Account Managers with proposals, quotations and presentations Identify opportunities to add value through improved hygiene processes and compliance solutions Coordinate customer visits, service activities and technical support requirements Reporting & Documentation Produce detailed audit reports and compliance documentation Maintain accurate records of customer visits, training activities and audit findings Support the development of customer hygiene management systems and manuals Analyse customer data and trends to identify improvement opportunities About You We're interested in speaking with individuals who have a genuine interest in food safety, hygiene, compliance or technical services within manufacturing environments. You may currently be working as a: Food Safety Technician Hygiene Technologist Quality Technician Technical Assistant Compliance Officer Quality Auditor Graduate Food Technologist Environmental Health Professional You'll Ideally Have Experience within food manufacturing, food safety, hygiene or compliance environments Knowledge of HACCP and food safety principles Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Strong attention to detail and report writing capability A proactive and hands-on approach to problem solving The ability to work independently and manage your own diary A full UK driving licence Desirable Experience Knowledge of BRC, ISO 22000, ISO 14001 and retailer audit requirements Experience delivering training or technical support to customers Familiarity with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications What We're Looking For This role will suit a self-motivated, professional individual who enjoys working directly with customers and has the flexibility to travel extensively throughout the region. You'll be comfortable working in busy manufacturing environments, confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels and motivated by the opportunity to build a long-term career in a growing and evolving sector. If you're looking for a varied field-based role where you can develop your technical expertise, build strong customer relationships and genuinely make a difference to food safety standards, we'd love to hear from you. IND25
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Food Safety & Hygiene Technologist Field-Based Central & Southern England (within approximately 80 miles of Oxford/Northamptonshire) Salary: 30,000 - 40,000 basic salary, depending on experience, plus generous commission structure Hours: Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week Field-based role with home working for administration Flexible working pattern to support customer requirements Occasional evening and out-of-hours site visits required Benefits Company car Mobile phone Pension scheme Business expenses fully covered Ongoing training and professional development Opportunity to develop within a growing technical team Exposure to a wide variety of food manufacturing environments The Opportunity Are you passionate about food safety, hygiene standards and helping customers achieve operational excellence? We're recruiting on behalf of our client for a Food Safety & Hygiene Technologist to join a dynamic and growing team supporting food manufacturers across the UK. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities in a highly varied role. You'll work closely with customers to improve hygiene standards, support compliance, deliver training and provide practical solutions that make a real impact on site performance. No two days are the same. One day you'll be conducting a hygiene audit at a manufacturing facility, the next you'll be delivering training, supporting audit preparation or working alongside commercial colleagues to identify opportunities that enhance customer operations. If you enjoy building relationships, solving problems and spending time out in the field rather than behind a desk, this could be the ideal next step in your career. The Role Food Safety, Compliance & Technical Support Conduct hygiene and compliance audits within food manufacturing environments Carry out chemical usage assessments and site hygiene inspections Deliver customer training on hygiene best practice, chemical safety and product application Support customers with audit preparation and food safety compliance requirements Provide practical recommendations to improve hygiene performance and operational efficiency Keep up to date with relevant legislation, standards and industry developments Customer & Commercial Support Build strong relationships with customers across multiple manufacturing sites Recommend appropriate hygiene solutions based on customer needs Support Key Account Managers with proposals, quotations and presentations Identify opportunities to add value through improved hygiene processes and compliance solutions Coordinate customer visits, service activities and technical support requirements Reporting & Documentation Produce detailed audit reports and compliance documentation Maintain accurate records of customer visits, training activities and audit findings Support the development of customer hygiene management systems and manuals Analyse customer data and trends to identify improvement opportunities About You We're interested in speaking with individuals who have a genuine interest in food safety, hygiene, compliance or technical services within manufacturing environments. You may currently be working as a: Food Safety Technician Hygiene Technologist Quality Technician Technical Assistant Compliance Officer Quality Auditor Graduate Food Technologist Environmental Health Professional You'll Ideally Have Experience within food manufacturing, food safety, hygiene or compliance environments Knowledge of HACCP and food safety principles Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Strong attention to detail and report writing capability A proactive and hands-on approach to problem solving The ability to work independently and manage your own diary A full UK driving licence Desirable Experience Knowledge of BRC, ISO 22000, ISO 14001 and retailer audit requirements Experience delivering training or technical support to customers Familiarity with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications What We're Looking For This role will suit a self-motivated, professional individual who enjoys working directly with customers and has the flexibility to travel extensively throughout the region. You'll be comfortable working in busy manufacturing environments, confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels and motivated by the opportunity to build a long-term career in a growing and evolving sector. If you're looking for a varied field-based role where you can develop your technical expertise, build strong customer relationships and genuinely make a difference to food safety standards, we'd love to hear from you. IND25
Specification Technologist Monday-Friday 40 hours (9am - 5.30pm) Hayes 35,000 - 40,000 Benefits: Time in lieu, 20 days holiday, parking, product discount Our client manufactures sweets, savories and ready meals for the aviation catering industry as well as retail, wholesale and food service sectors. Due to expansion, they are looking to recruit a Specification Technologist to join the team at this exciting time. Role & Responsibilities: Prepare, review and update product specifications Request, maintain and complete customer and supplier documentation Assist with audits Calculate ingredient declarations, allergen information and nutritional values Keep up to date with food legislation and industry best practise Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Experience working in a technical role within food manufacturing HACCP qualification Auditing experience Good understanding of food safety, food quality and food legislation Good communication skills Good IT skills "To apply please email your CV / resume to (url removed) ". - Rebecca Speich -(phone number removed) Code: INDENM 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.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Specification Technologist Monday-Friday 40 hours (9am - 5.30pm) Hayes 35,000 - 40,000 Benefits: Time in lieu, 20 days holiday, parking, product discount Our client manufactures sweets, savories and ready meals for the aviation catering industry as well as retail, wholesale and food service sectors. Due to expansion, they are looking to recruit a Specification Technologist to join the team at this exciting time. Role & Responsibilities: Prepare, review and update product specifications Request, maintain and complete customer and supplier documentation Assist with audits Calculate ingredient declarations, allergen information and nutritional values Keep up to date with food legislation and industry best practise Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Experience working in a technical role within food manufacturing HACCP qualification Auditing experience Good understanding of food safety, food quality and food legislation Good communication skills Good IT skills "To apply please email your CV / resume to (url removed) ". - Rebecca Speich -(phone number removed) Code: INDENM 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.
Hydrocarbon Accounting & Energy Components and Quorum Professionals We are seeking specialized Hydrocarbon Accounting skills to support global Oil & Gas operators. The suitable candidates should have a combination of deep domain expertise in production accounting, hydrocarbon allocation, measurement and reporting with strong implementation, support, and transformation experience on the Energy Components platform. The right candidate should be an experienced professional who can work closely with customer stakeholders, operations teams, business users, and technology teams across global delivery locations. The role offers opportunities across consulting, solution design, implementation, support, enhancement, migration, integration, testing, and managed services engagements. Key Responsibilities: Support and lead Hydrocarbon Accounting initiatives across Oil & Gas assets. Participate in business process assessment, solution design, implementation, and operational support activities. Analyze production, allocation, measurement, inventory, and ownership accounting processes. Support hydrocarbon allocation and reconciliation activities. Assist in production accounting, inventory balancing, and reporting processes. Support month-end and period-end accounting and reconciliation activities. Work closely with production operations, production technologists, accounting teams, and business stakeholders. Energy Components Solution Delivery Participate in Energy Components' implementation, upgrade, migration, enhancement, and support projects. Configure, maintain, and optimize Energy Components solutions. Support issue analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations. Translate business requirements into functional and technical solutions. Develop functional specifications, test scenarios, and user documentation. Support user acceptance testing and deployment activities. Data & Integration Support integration between Energy Components and enterprise platforms. Analyze production and accounting data flows. Support data validation, reconciliation, and quality management. Assist in interface monitoring and troubleshooting. Work with reporting, analytics, and data management teams to ensure data consistency. Client & Stakeholder Engagement Required Domain Expertise (all are Hydrocarbon Accounting related. A right senior candidate would have exposure to most of these skills) Hydrocarbon Accounting Quorum EC configuration Production Accounting Production Allocation Measurement & Metering Production Operations Product Balancing Inventory Accounting Ownership Accounting Production Reporting Regulatory Reporting Revenue Accounting Interfaces Joint Venture Accounting Interfaces Reconciliation Processes Production Data Management Technical Skills - Experience in one or more of the following areas: SQL Relational Databases Data Analysis/Validation/Reconciliation Interface Management ETL Processes Application Support Reporting and Analytics
Aug 11, 2026
Contractor
Hydrocarbon Accounting & Energy Components and Quorum Professionals We are seeking specialized Hydrocarbon Accounting skills to support global Oil & Gas operators. The suitable candidates should have a combination of deep domain expertise in production accounting, hydrocarbon allocation, measurement and reporting with strong implementation, support, and transformation experience on the Energy Components platform. The right candidate should be an experienced professional who can work closely with customer stakeholders, operations teams, business users, and technology teams across global delivery locations. The role offers opportunities across consulting, solution design, implementation, support, enhancement, migration, integration, testing, and managed services engagements. Key Responsibilities: Support and lead Hydrocarbon Accounting initiatives across Oil & Gas assets. Participate in business process assessment, solution design, implementation, and operational support activities. Analyze production, allocation, measurement, inventory, and ownership accounting processes. Support hydrocarbon allocation and reconciliation activities. Assist in production accounting, inventory balancing, and reporting processes. Support month-end and period-end accounting and reconciliation activities. Work closely with production operations, production technologists, accounting teams, and business stakeholders. Energy Components Solution Delivery Participate in Energy Components' implementation, upgrade, migration, enhancement, and support projects. Configure, maintain, and optimize Energy Components solutions. Support issue analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations. Translate business requirements into functional and technical solutions. Develop functional specifications, test scenarios, and user documentation. Support user acceptance testing and deployment activities. Data & Integration Support integration between Energy Components and enterprise platforms. Analyze production and accounting data flows. Support data validation, reconciliation, and quality management. Assist in interface monitoring and troubleshooting. Work with reporting, analytics, and data management teams to ensure data consistency. Client & Stakeholder Engagement Required Domain Expertise (all are Hydrocarbon Accounting related. A right senior candidate would have exposure to most of these skills) Hydrocarbon Accounting Quorum EC configuration Production Accounting Production Allocation Measurement & Metering Production Operations Product Balancing Inventory Accounting Ownership Accounting Production Reporting Regulatory Reporting Revenue Accounting Interfaces Joint Venture Accounting Interfaces Reconciliation Processes Production Data Management Technical Skills - Experience in one or more of the following areas: SQL Relational Databases Data Analysis/Validation/Reconciliation Interface Management ETL Processes Application Support Reporting and Analytics
Specification Technologist Location: Middlesex Salary: 39,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent The Role: We are currently recruiting for an experienced Specification Technologist to join a well-established food manufacturing business based in Middlesex. This role is ideal for a technical professional with a strong background in food manufacturing and a thorough understanding of product specifications, food safety, food legislation, and retailer requirements. You will play a key role in ensuring that all product specifications and technical documentation are accurate, compliant, and maintained to the highest standards. Working closely with Technical, Quality, NPD, Production, and Commercial teams, you will help support both existing products and new product launches while ensuring compliance with customer, retailer, and legal requirements. Responsibilities: Create, review, and maintain product specifications for customers and retailers. Ensure all specifications comply with UK food legislation, food safety standards, and retailer codes of practice. Manage and update information on retailer specification systems and technical portals. Verify the accuracy of ingredient declarations, nutritional information, allergen data, and pack copy. Support new product development and product launches by coordinating technical documentation and artwork approval. Liaise with internal departments to obtain and validate technical information. Maintain accurate technical records and documentation to support internal and external audits. Assist with the implementation and maintenance of quality and food safety systems. Identify and escalate any compliance or specification-related issues in a timely manner. Requirements: Previous experience in a Technical or Specification Technologist role within the food manufacturing industry. Strong knowledge of food labelling legislation and retailer specification requirements. Experience working with retailer specification systems. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage complex technical information accurately. Strong organisational and time-management skills. A good understanding of food safety and quality systems. HACCP qualification (or willingness to work towards achieving one). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments. The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented Specification Technologist who is looking to take the next step in their technical career within a professional and well-structured food manufacturing environment. You will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on product compliance, food safety, and customer satisfaction while working with an experienced technical team. Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Specification Technologist Location: Middlesex Salary: 39,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent The Role: We are currently recruiting for an experienced Specification Technologist to join a well-established food manufacturing business based in Middlesex. This role is ideal for a technical professional with a strong background in food manufacturing and a thorough understanding of product specifications, food safety, food legislation, and retailer requirements. You will play a key role in ensuring that all product specifications and technical documentation are accurate, compliant, and maintained to the highest standards. Working closely with Technical, Quality, NPD, Production, and Commercial teams, you will help support both existing products and new product launches while ensuring compliance with customer, retailer, and legal requirements. Responsibilities: Create, review, and maintain product specifications for customers and retailers. Ensure all specifications comply with UK food legislation, food safety standards, and retailer codes of practice. Manage and update information on retailer specification systems and technical portals. Verify the accuracy of ingredient declarations, nutritional information, allergen data, and pack copy. Support new product development and product launches by coordinating technical documentation and artwork approval. Liaise with internal departments to obtain and validate technical information. Maintain accurate technical records and documentation to support internal and external audits. Assist with the implementation and maintenance of quality and food safety systems. Identify and escalate any compliance or specification-related issues in a timely manner. Requirements: Previous experience in a Technical or Specification Technologist role within the food manufacturing industry. Strong knowledge of food labelling legislation and retailer specification requirements. Experience working with retailer specification systems. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage complex technical information accurately. Strong organisational and time-management skills. A good understanding of food safety and quality systems. HACCP qualification (or willingness to work towards achieving one). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments. The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented Specification Technologist who is looking to take the next step in their technical career within a professional and well-structured food manufacturing environment. You will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on product compliance, food safety, and customer satisfaction while working with an experienced technical team. Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy.
Food Technologist 39,000 per year + on-site parking + Progression + Training + Benefits Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pm Southall Do you want to join an award-winning food manufacturing company? Are you looking for an opportunity to work within the full manufacturing process, developing new recipes from kitchen concept through to large-scale production? Due to continued growth, my client is looking to recruit a Food Technologist to join their expanding team. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing and improving existing recipes, developing innovative new concepts, and refreshing and optimising existing products. You will also trial new ingredients, support product launches, and monitor products post-launch to evaluate performance and customer feedback. You'll working closely with Suppliers and Head of Technical, you will play a key role in supporting NPD projects and ensuring all product files and documentation are accurately maintained. The company is a highly successful and well-established manufacturer at the forefront of its sector, continuing to expand across all departments. You will be joining a growing, experienced, and supportive team within a business that prides itself on staff retention, development, and career progression. For further details, please click apply - REFERENCE 5312 The Role Support the launch of new products Ensure all raw material and finished product specifications remain current and are reviewed whenever recipes, legislation or supplier information changes Prepare, review and update finished product specifications, ensuring they are completed accurately and within customer deadlines The Candidate Experience working in a technical role within the food manufacturing industry. Strong attention to detail HACCP qualification and Internal Auditor training Consultant: Alice Holwell Elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job, you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment. Food Technologist Food Scientist Product Development Quality Technologist NPD HACCP Food Safety Food Manufacturing Southall Slough Hounslow Ealing INDMP
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Food Technologist 39,000 per year + on-site parking + Progression + Training + Benefits Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pm Southall Do you want to join an award-winning food manufacturing company? Are you looking for an opportunity to work within the full manufacturing process, developing new recipes from kitchen concept through to large-scale production? Due to continued growth, my client is looking to recruit a Food Technologist to join their expanding team. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing and improving existing recipes, developing innovative new concepts, and refreshing and optimising existing products. You will also trial new ingredients, support product launches, and monitor products post-launch to evaluate performance and customer feedback. You'll working closely with Suppliers and Head of Technical, you will play a key role in supporting NPD projects and ensuring all product files and documentation are accurately maintained. The company is a highly successful and well-established manufacturer at the forefront of its sector, continuing to expand across all departments. You will be joining a growing, experienced, and supportive team within a business that prides itself on staff retention, development, and career progression. For further details, please click apply - REFERENCE 5312 The Role Support the launch of new products Ensure all raw material and finished product specifications remain current and are reviewed whenever recipes, legislation or supplier information changes Prepare, review and update finished product specifications, ensuring they are completed accurately and within customer deadlines The Candidate Experience working in a technical role within the food manufacturing industry. Strong attention to detail HACCP qualification and Internal Auditor training Consultant: Alice Holwell Elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job, you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment. Food Technologist Food Scientist Product Development Quality Technologist NPD HACCP Food Safety Food Manufacturing Southall Slough Hounslow Ealing INDMP
Job: Product Developer (12 month FTC) Location: Wisbech 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. We have an exciting opportunity for a Product Developer to join our Ready Meals team in Wisbech on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you'll support the development of innovative products from initial concept through to successful launch. What you'll be doing As a Product Developer, your role will be to develop new, and modify existing products, in line with written briefs, customer expectations and financial targets to create products of sustainable and repeatable quality and sustainable cost. In this role you will be required to: Develop new and existing recipes into commercially viable products, benchmarking regularly to gain awareness of the market for a competitive advantage. Create recipes alongside the chefs, input recipes onto the recipe management system and review the accuracy of all recipes inputted by the product technologist and chefs to ensure they meet cost, weight and nutritional requirements. Ensure the viability of new raw ingredients from an operational, technical and product development perspective to bring innovation and challenge to existing Greencore policies and practices. Complete and/or review and approve all relevant documentation (feasibility forms, customer submission forms, concept to process handovers etc.) to ensure accuracy of information shared internally and externally. Put all products through the feasibility process; working with the commercial, operations, technical and purchasing teams to solve any issues to ensure concepts are repeatable, sustainable and scalable. Compile product costing information and adapt recipes to balance food quality with achievement of commercial brief targets within customer brand standards. Present benchmarking, existing (EPD) and new products (NPD) at internal and customer presentations, passionately demonstrate good market and food trends awareness, to achieve product approval. Follow the critical path time lines as directed, escalating incomplete tasks and deficiencies in testing, to ensure that mitigating action can be taken to prevent delays in product acceptance and launch. Assist the process team with the scale up production trials, as required, to ensure production quality matches the kitchen quality signed off by the customer. Provide leadership and direct to ensure that across the team people are kept safe, engaged, focused, developed an delivery to their potential What we're looking for At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better. Proven experience in food product development Analytical; comfortable with producing and reviewing costings Proficient in all elements of product development from concept to launch Proven track record of successfully validating products and producing high quality documentation Confident in presenting to all levels within the business and directly to customers Experience in people management 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 the advert ahead of the specified closing date. Recruitment Fraud Warning: 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.
Aug 11, 2026
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Job: Product Developer (12 month FTC) Location: Wisbech 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. We have an exciting opportunity for a Product Developer to join our Ready Meals team in Wisbech on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you'll support the development of innovative products from initial concept through to successful launch. What you'll be doing As a Product Developer, your role will be to develop new, and modify existing products, in line with written briefs, customer expectations and financial targets to create products of sustainable and repeatable quality and sustainable cost. In this role you will be required to: Develop new and existing recipes into commercially viable products, benchmarking regularly to gain awareness of the market for a competitive advantage. Create recipes alongside the chefs, input recipes onto the recipe management system and review the accuracy of all recipes inputted by the product technologist and chefs to ensure they meet cost, weight and nutritional requirements. Ensure the viability of new raw ingredients from an operational, technical and product development perspective to bring innovation and challenge to existing Greencore policies and practices. Complete and/or review and approve all relevant documentation (feasibility forms, customer submission forms, concept to process handovers etc.) to ensure accuracy of information shared internally and externally. Put all products through the feasibility process; working with the commercial, operations, technical and purchasing teams to solve any issues to ensure concepts are repeatable, sustainable and scalable. Compile product costing information and adapt recipes to balance food quality with achievement of commercial brief targets within customer brand standards. Present benchmarking, existing (EPD) and new products (NPD) at internal and customer presentations, passionately demonstrate good market and food trends awareness, to achieve product approval. Follow the critical path time lines as directed, escalating incomplete tasks and deficiencies in testing, to ensure that mitigating action can be taken to prevent delays in product acceptance and launch. Assist the process team with the scale up production trials, as required, to ensure production quality matches the kitchen quality signed off by the customer. Provide leadership and direct to ensure that across the team people are kept safe, engaged, focused, developed an delivery to their potential What we're looking for At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better. Proven experience in food product development Analytical; comfortable with producing and reviewing costings Proficient in all elements of product development from concept to launch Proven track record of successfully validating products and producing high quality documentation Confident in presenting to all levels within the business and directly to customers Experience in people management 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 the advert ahead of the specified closing date. Recruitment Fraud Warning: 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.
