Full job descriptionAre you looking to start or continue your career in New Product Development? We have a new opportunity for a Process Development Technologist to join our brilliant pastry team in Nottingham!
About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.

We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.

Location: Nottingham, NG2 1LW
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 – 17:00, Friday, 8:30 – 16:00

Your Duties Will Include:
*Effective delivery of the New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) process from kitchen handover to launch in line with customer category plans
*Lead the Process teams to move product from kitchen to factory, ensuring all aspects of product quality are met and delivers the agreed margin.
*Lead process team documentation to support product development to an auditable standard
*Lead the launch of product to agreed standards including supporting running of the trial, launch meetings and efficient handover to Technical and production teams
*To understand and drive proactive process development initiatives which push production boundaries
*Support post-launch review through work with Technical teams for ongoing assessment of product quality, solve manufacturing problems, driving continuous improvement, identify cost savings and efficiency to the business
*Support the organising of customer visits and benchmarking panels

Experience, Skills and Knowledge:
*Technical Knowledge: Foundation in food manufacturing, HACCP basics, food safety understanding and keen to grow.
*Required Experience: Early-career or entry-level experience in food manufacturing/FMCG.
*Qualifications: HND/Degree in food-based subject (desirable).
*Soft Skills: Enthusiasm, team player, motivated, adaptable, proactive.
*Flexibility: Expected to support across sites and shifts, which may include evenings and weekends if required.

Why Join Us?

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits
*Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
*33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
*Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
*Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
*Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
*EV charging points - available at selected sites

Health & Wellbeing
*24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
*Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
*Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
*Online wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
*Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid

Career Growth & Development
*Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
*Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
*Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
*Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
*Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture
*2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
*Charity initiatives and fundraising events
*Team socials to connect and celebrate together
*Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat
*New baby gift for new parents

What You Should Know About How We Recruit

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, we’ll support you — confidentially and with care.

We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, we focus on what you do and the impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance.

You’ll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks — including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiversity

Recruitment Agencies:

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.

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