We’ve got a great opportunity for a Process Development Technologist to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract. As Process Development Technologist, you’ll act as a key link between the product development kitchen and the production line. With a focus on product trials, you will be responsible for the planning, preparation and successful delivery of process development, as well as line trials, to support the smooth transition to full production and launch. Product consistency throughout the process is essential in order to meet customer requirements, so you’ll need a good eye for detail.

In the role of Process Development Technologist, you’ll be monitoring and communicating process trends and analysing data to ensure that the launch date is met with a keen eye on process optimisation. You’ll need to challenge and investigate potential continuous improvement projects and facilitate relevant trials to drive product enhancements, whilst ensuring everything complies with food safety and quality standards.

You will ensure that all line trials are fully documented and will provide guidance and advice to cross functional manufacturing teams, building strong relationship to drive results. You will also provide information to support the creation of customer and factory specifications, leading to the accurate and appropriate product labelling information.

You will have a degree in Food Science or related subject, alongside previous experience of working within food manufacturing. You’ll have strong communication and influencing skills and be comfortable in dealing with a wide range of people at all levels.

You’ll have strong organisational skills alongside the ability to manage multiple tasks, always focusing on delivering results against tight deadlines.