Full job descriptionFood Technologist
£Competitive Salary + Private Healthcare + Enhanced Pension + Career Development
Do you have a passion for food innovation and product development?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading food business where you’ll play a key role in creating, improving, and launching products enjoyed by customers across the UK. Working as part of a successful and growing technical team, you’ll have the chance to influence product development, drive quality improvements, and build a rewarding long-term career with a company that genuinely invests in its people.
Whether you already have experience as a Food Technologist or are looking for your next challenge within the food manufacturing sector, this role offers variety, responsibility, and excellent career prospects.
The Role:
*Supporting new product development and recipe formulation
*Conducting product testing, trials, and technical analysis
*Managing supplier specifications and technical documentation
*Ensuring packaging and labelling comply with current legislation
*Supporting product launches and managing critical path timelines
*Investigating and resolving production and customer-related issues
*Promoting food safety, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives
*Identifying alternative ingredients and cost-saving opportunities
*Building effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams
*Assisting with technical projects across the business
About You:
*Passionate about food and innovation
*Analytical and detail-orientated
*Highly organised and process-driven
*A confident communicator
*Able to manage multiple projects and priorities
*Proactive, enthusiastic, and eager to learn
Previous experience within food manufacturing, food technology, new product development (NPD), quality, or a related food science environment is preferable.
Benefits:
*Competitive salary
*25 days holiday plus bank holidays
*Enhanced pension scheme
*Private healthcare
*Ongoing training and professional development
*Genuine career progression opportunities
*Friendly and supportive team environment
*Excellent working facilities
*Free on-site parking
If you’re passionate about food, thrive on innovation, and want to join a company where your ideas and expertise will make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join a leading employer offering genuine career progression, exciting projects, and an excellent benefits package.
Apply now for immediate consideration!