AIM Fresh Resourcing Partners Ltd
Northfleet, Kent
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can apply your positive communication skills to ensure the highest standards in customer satisfaction within the Chilled Food sector? Customer Technologist Overview The Customer Technologist role presents a unique opportunity to work directly with major retail customers, supporting a diverse range of chilled food products. You will play a key role in ensuring that products meet the required safety, quality, and ethical standards, while also building strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams. This position is with a supplier of chilled food products to some of the biggest retailers and offers excellent career development opportunities. Customer Technologist Key Responsibilities Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with retail customers, ensuring alignment on product quality and food safety standards Act as the technical point of contact between the customer and the supplier, ensuring clear communication of expectations, specifications, and compliance requirements Ensure that all product documentation, technical data, and audit results are accurately communicated and maintained in line with customer requirements Work closely with internal teams to manage customer technical platforms, ensuring seamless communication around quality control, product development, and compliance Oversee the technical aspects of new product development (NPD), ensuring that customer specifications and quality standards are met Customer Technologist Key Requirements Proven experience in the chilled food or food-related sectors, particularly in a customer-facing technical role Familiarity with chilled food supply chains and product requirements for major retailers Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and experience working with technical data Knowledge of food safety standards, auditing practices, HACCP principles, and new product development (NPD) Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with experience using customer-facing technical platforms or ERP systems Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, detail-oriented Customer Technologist to join a leading chilled food supplier and make a meaningful impact with key retail customers. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, this role offers significant growth potential and the opportunity to collaborate with some of the biggest names in the retail food industry. This is a UK-based position, and applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Evidence of this right will be requested prior to the interview, if applicable.
Sep 15, 2025
Full time
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can apply your positive communication skills to ensure the highest standards in customer satisfaction within the Chilled Food sector? Customer Technologist Overview The Customer Technologist role presents a unique opportunity to work directly with major retail customers, supporting a diverse range of chilled food products. You will play a key role in ensuring that products meet the required safety, quality, and ethical standards, while also building strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams. This position is with a supplier of chilled food products to some of the biggest retailers and offers excellent career development opportunities. Customer Technologist Key Responsibilities Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with retail customers, ensuring alignment on product quality and food safety standards Act as the technical point of contact between the customer and the supplier, ensuring clear communication of expectations, specifications, and compliance requirements Ensure that all product documentation, technical data, and audit results are accurately communicated and maintained in line with customer requirements Work closely with internal teams to manage customer technical platforms, ensuring seamless communication around quality control, product development, and compliance Oversee the technical aspects of new product development (NPD), ensuring that customer specifications and quality standards are met Customer Technologist Key Requirements Proven experience in the chilled food or food-related sectors, particularly in a customer-facing technical role Familiarity with chilled food supply chains and product requirements for major retailers Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and experience working with technical data Knowledge of food safety standards, auditing practices, HACCP principles, and new product development (NPD) Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with experience using customer-facing technical platforms or ERP systems Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, detail-oriented Customer Technologist to join a leading chilled food supplier and make a meaningful impact with key retail customers. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, this role offers significant growth potential and the opportunity to collaborate with some of the biggest names in the retail food industry. This is a UK-based position, and applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Evidence of this right will be requested prior to the interview, if applicable.
Are you ready to step up from a Technologist role and take on more responsibility in a senior technical position? This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate food and drink professional to join a fast-paced, innovative business and play a key role in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of our ready-to-drink (RTD) products. The Role As the Technical Manager, you will be the technical point of contact for our beverages portfolio, ensuring products meet the highest standards of safety, legality, and quality. You'll work closely with co-manufacturers and suppliers, using your knowledge of beverage processing to maintain standards, solve issues quickly, and support new product development. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role - perfect for someone looking to take the next step in their career and build on their technical expertise. Key Responsibilities: Act as the lead technical contact for beverage products, driving safety, quality, and compliance. Support and influence suppliers to continuously improve performance against KPIs. Apply strong knowledge of thermal processing and aseptic manufacturing to challenge and support co-manufacturers. Carry out supplier audits, product risk assessments, and ensure corrective actions are implemented. Provide technical input into NPD projects, identifying potential risks early in development. Attend factory trials and first productions to ensure consistency and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver wider business objectives. What do you need? Proven experience in the beverages/drinks sector (essential). Strong technical knowledge of thermal processing and aseptic manufacturing. A background in food science, food technology, or a related discipline. Auditing and risk assessment expertise. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong supplier relationships. A proactive problem solver, able to adapt quickly and prioritise in a fast-moving environment. Why this role? This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to step up into a more senior role, take ownership, and make a real impact on the quality, food safety and innovation of a growing beverage category. 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)
Sep 13, 2025
Full time
Are you ready to step up from a Technologist role and take on more responsibility in a senior technical position? This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate food and drink professional to join a fast-paced, innovative business and play a key role in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of our ready-to-drink (RTD) products. The Role As the Technical Manager, you will be the technical point of contact for our beverages portfolio, ensuring products meet the highest standards of safety, legality, and quality. You'll work closely with co-manufacturers and suppliers, using your knowledge of beverage processing to maintain standards, solve issues quickly, and support new product development. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role - perfect for someone looking to take the next step in their career and build on their technical expertise. Key Responsibilities: Act as the lead technical contact for beverage products, driving safety, quality, and compliance. Support and influence suppliers to continuously improve performance against KPIs. Apply strong knowledge of thermal processing and aseptic manufacturing to challenge and support co-manufacturers. Carry out supplier audits, product risk assessments, and ensure corrective actions are implemented. Provide technical input into NPD projects, identifying potential risks early in development. Attend factory trials and first productions to ensure consistency and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver wider business objectives. What do you need? Proven experience in the beverages/drinks sector (essential). Strong technical knowledge of thermal processing and aseptic manufacturing. A background in food science, food technology, or a related discipline. Auditing and risk assessment expertise. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong supplier relationships. A proactive problem solver, able to adapt quickly and prioritise in a fast-moving environment. Why this role? This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to step up into a more senior role, take ownership, and make a real impact on the quality, food safety and innovation of a growing beverage category. 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 Title: Technologist Location: Charing, Ashford Salary: £42,000 Hours: 40 Hours per week Monday Friday 08 00 with 1 hour unpaid lunch break Job Summary To maintain and develop the relationship between Ardo UK, its customers, and suppliers through timely response to technical enquiries. To further the reputation of Ardo UK Technical department via the provision of a premier technical service. To aid in the development and maintenance of Ardo UK Quality Management Systems and related procedures. Participating in NPD projects and discussions. Managing the technical expectations for the key customer accounts. Providing competent, efficient, and comprehensive technical support to both internal and external customers. Leadership & Teamwork Lead by example and take a hands-on operational approach. Contribute ideas and solutions to improve the team s service delivery. Have a solution lead approach. Support other members of the technical team regarding issues as they arise. Communication Communicate with other relevant departments within Ardo UK and within Group. Convey a clear, timely and positive message that influences the thoughts and actions of others. Communicate intentions and rationale for key decisions. Clearly and effectively communicate with individuals within the business, Group, suppliers, and customers to ensure a good working relationship. Ability to translate customer requirements into a format in which the business can relate. Strategic Educate key customers on quality factors. Become the Quality and Technical standards leader for Ardo UK, Ashford Create positive relationship with group colleagues creating a positive outlook on forward looking. Maintain the Company focus on quality products through communication and education. Analytical Organise and prioritise work, devoting adequate time and attention to individual tasks. Handle competing priorities effectively, making sound decisions are made and taking the appropriate action. Meet deadlines within the set timeframes given on projects. Regularly evaluate task progress and adjust accordingly. Effectively organise multiple assignments to produce work that is accurate, thorough and on time. Responsibilities & Expertise Understand customer requirements and ensure they are relayed within the business, managing the customers expectation at every step of the journey. Handling, logging, investigating, and responding to customer complaints. Carry out internal audits. Liaising with customers, consumers, and suppliers where necessary. Support Technical Manager preparing and during customer audits. Assist the site HACCP team. Monitor labelling, ensuring it displays all correct and specified information. Cover for all team members in their absence or as required. Issue certificate of analysis for customers as agreed with the commercial team. To work with other team members on Ardo UK s customer portfolio/projects Flexibility and willingness in this position is key. Responsible for driving vendor compliance which requires someone with the ability to build strong, sustainable relationships. Completing customer questionnaires when required Looking at ways to maintain the quality of the finished product as agreed. Ensuring quality and safety standards are in place for all NPD and current lines. Ensuring all products are produced to specification and following up on any deviations, correcting any issues. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and will be subject to workload at the time. Compliance Maintain a full understanding of the legal requirements, required within both the departments and the business, to be able to operate with full legal compliance. Personally comply with all policies, procedures and risk assessments relevant to role and responsibilities. Qualifications and Experience Minimum of Food Safety training and HACCP Level 3 Minimum of 3 years experience within the Food Manufacturing Industry Good level of PC literacy Proactive attitude Excellent time management Ability to work on own initiative but also as a team Understanding of Microbiology and hazards Experience with retail standards and expectations Ability to navigate and create specifications, questionnaires and SAQ s. Interpersonnel Recruitment is operating as an Employment Agency for our client for this particular role. By applying you give consent for your data to be handled and processed under GDPR Legislation for the purpose of your current employment search. We ask that all applicants already have Right to Work UK documentation in place and on file. We are pleased to receive a significant number of applications for most roles advertised. We are therefore unable to respond to individual applicants unless shortlisted. If you have not been contacted within four weeks of the closing date you should assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Interpersonnel is an equal opportunities employer. All our current vacancies are on our website search Interpersonnel UK Ltd
Sep 12, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Technologist Location: Charing, Ashford Salary: £42,000 Hours: 40 Hours per week Monday Friday 08 00 with 1 hour unpaid lunch break Job Summary To maintain and develop the relationship between Ardo UK, its customers, and suppliers through timely response to technical enquiries. To further the reputation of Ardo UK Technical department via the provision of a premier technical service. To aid in the development and maintenance of Ardo UK Quality Management Systems and related procedures. Participating in NPD projects and discussions. Managing the technical expectations for the key customer accounts. Providing competent, efficient, and comprehensive technical support to both internal and external customers. Leadership & Teamwork Lead by example and take a hands-on operational approach. Contribute ideas and solutions to improve the team s service delivery. Have a solution lead approach. Support other members of the technical team regarding issues as they arise. Communication Communicate with other relevant departments within Ardo UK and within Group. Convey a clear, timely and positive message that influences the thoughts and actions of others. Communicate intentions and rationale for key decisions. Clearly and effectively communicate with individuals within the business, Group, suppliers, and customers to ensure a good working relationship. Ability to translate customer requirements into a format in which the business can relate. Strategic Educate key customers on quality factors. Become the Quality and Technical standards leader for Ardo UK, Ashford Create positive relationship with group colleagues creating a positive outlook on forward looking. Maintain the Company focus on quality products through communication and education. Analytical Organise and prioritise work, devoting adequate time and attention to individual tasks. Handle competing priorities effectively, making sound decisions are made and taking the appropriate action. Meet deadlines within the set timeframes given on projects. Regularly evaluate task progress and adjust accordingly. Effectively organise multiple assignments to produce work that is accurate, thorough and on time. Responsibilities & Expertise Understand customer requirements and ensure they are relayed within the business, managing the customers expectation at every step of the journey. Handling, logging, investigating, and responding to customer complaints. Carry out internal audits. Liaising with customers, consumers, and suppliers where necessary. Support Technical Manager preparing and during customer audits. Assist the site HACCP team. Monitor labelling, ensuring it displays all correct and specified information. Cover for all team members in their absence or as required. Issue certificate of analysis for customers as agreed with the commercial team. To work with other team members on Ardo UK s customer portfolio/projects Flexibility and willingness in this position is key. Responsible for driving vendor compliance which requires someone with the ability to build strong, sustainable relationships. Completing customer questionnaires when required Looking at ways to maintain the quality of the finished product as agreed. Ensuring quality and safety standards are in place for all NPD and current lines. Ensuring all products are produced to specification and following up on any deviations, correcting any issues. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and will be subject to workload at the time. Compliance Maintain a full understanding of the legal requirements, required within both the departments and the business, to be able to operate with full legal compliance. Personally comply with all policies, procedures and risk assessments relevant to role and responsibilities. Qualifications and Experience Minimum of Food Safety training and HACCP Level 3 Minimum of 3 years experience within the Food Manufacturing Industry Good level of PC literacy Proactive attitude Excellent time management Ability to work on own initiative but also as a team Understanding of Microbiology and hazards Experience with retail standards and expectations Ability to navigate and create specifications, questionnaires and SAQ s. Interpersonnel Recruitment is operating as an Employment Agency for our client for this particular role. By applying you give consent for your data to be handled and processed under GDPR Legislation for the purpose of your current employment search. We ask that all applicants already have Right to Work UK documentation in place and on file. We are pleased to receive a significant number of applications for most roles advertised. We are therefore unable to respond to individual applicants unless shortlisted. If you have not been contacted within four weeks of the closing date you should assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Interpersonnel is an equal opportunities employer. All our current vacancies are on our website search Interpersonnel UK Ltd
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
Caerphilly, Mid Glamorgan
NPD Manager Job Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a New Product Development (NPD) Manager to join a fast-growing and award-winning food manufacturer based in South Wales. With a strong track record of innovation and a dynamic pipeline of new product launches planned over the coming years, the business is currently investing in a brand-new, purpose-built test kitchen to support future growth. This role is ideal for a passionate foodie who enjoys working with ingredients and wants to be hands-on in developing both branded and own-label products from concept to launch. Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial, you'll lead the end-to-end NPD process and manage a small, skilled team including a Packaging Technologist and an NPD Process Technician. Working cross-functionally with Commercial, Technical, Operations, and Marketing teams, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering innovation that meets both customer and commercial needs. Lead and manage the full NPD lifecycle, from initial concept through to market launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful project delivery. Oversee and support the development of direct reports in packaging and process development roles. Partner with National Account Managers and Brand teams to translate market insights into winning products. Conduct market trend and competitor analysis to drive innovation and identify opportunities. Manage critical paths, resources, and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery. Maximise use of the new test kitchen facility for creative development, trials, and presentations. Support product trials, shelf-life testing, and internal/external product showcases. NPD Manager Job Requirements Strong background in food NPD, ideally within dairy, spreads, or similar chilled categories. Passion for food, ingredients, and innovation. Proven experience managing the concept-to-launch process. Skilled in leading and developing teams. Excellent communication and project management skills. Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and levels. NPD Manager Salary & Benefits 45,000- 50,000 salary 33 days holiday Full benefits to be discussed Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Sep 12, 2025
Full time
NPD Manager Job Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a New Product Development (NPD) Manager to join a fast-growing and award-winning food manufacturer based in South Wales. With a strong track record of innovation and a dynamic pipeline of new product launches planned over the coming years, the business is currently investing in a brand-new, purpose-built test kitchen to support future growth. This role is ideal for a passionate foodie who enjoys working with ingredients and wants to be hands-on in developing both branded and own-label products from concept to launch. Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial, you'll lead the end-to-end NPD process and manage a small, skilled team including a Packaging Technologist and an NPD Process Technician. Working cross-functionally with Commercial, Technical, Operations, and Marketing teams, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering innovation that meets both customer and commercial needs. Lead and manage the full NPD lifecycle, from initial concept through to market launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful project delivery. Oversee and support the development of direct reports in packaging and process development roles. Partner with National Account Managers and Brand teams to translate market insights into winning products. Conduct market trend and competitor analysis to drive innovation and identify opportunities. Manage critical paths, resources, and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery. Maximise use of the new test kitchen facility for creative development, trials, and presentations. Support product trials, shelf-life testing, and internal/external product showcases. NPD Manager Job Requirements Strong background in food NPD, ideally within dairy, spreads, or similar chilled categories. Passion for food, ingredients, and innovation. Proven experience managing the concept-to-launch process. Skilled in leading and developing teams. Excellent communication and project management skills. Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and levels. NPD Manager Salary & Benefits 45,000- 50,000 salary 33 days holiday Full benefits to be discussed Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Exciting times for a growing food brand looking for a Quality Systems Technologist to take ownership of a newly created technical position. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in food safety and quality, looking to apply their technical flair, creativity, and drive for improvement. The building blocks are in place, and the right person will have the chance to shape the role and potentially evolve it into a future Quality Manager position. In this role, you'll support the Senior Technical Manager in maintaining and improving food safety systems, ensuring compliance with customer, legislative, and third-party standards (including BRCGS). You'll take ownership of internal audits, supplier assurance, hygiene documentation, GMP verification, and product specifications, playing a key role in ensuring high standards across the business. Key Responsibilities: Lead internal audits and manage corrective actions Maintain and improve the Quality Management System and SOPs Oversee allergen controls, swab testing, and product sampling Manage supplier documentation, raw material specifications, and chain of custody Support complaint investigations and drive root cause analysis Ensure compliance with HACCP, export documentation, and customer expectations Provide guidance to the hygiene team to enhance food safety standards Work with NPD and Supply Chain teams to support new launches and technical compliance About You: Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline Experience in food manufacturing, preferably within a technical/QA function Knowledge of BRCGS standards, HACCP, food safety and quality systems Detail-oriented with strong organisation and communication skills Holds a Food Safety or HACCP qualification This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive technical team in a varied and impactful role. No sponsorship offered; must have full unrestricted right to work UK 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)
Sep 12, 2025
Full time
Exciting times for a growing food brand looking for a Quality Systems Technologist to take ownership of a newly created technical position. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in food safety and quality, looking to apply their technical flair, creativity, and drive for improvement. The building blocks are in place, and the right person will have the chance to shape the role and potentially evolve it into a future Quality Manager position. In this role, you'll support the Senior Technical Manager in maintaining and improving food safety systems, ensuring compliance with customer, legislative, and third-party standards (including BRCGS). You'll take ownership of internal audits, supplier assurance, hygiene documentation, GMP verification, and product specifications, playing a key role in ensuring high standards across the business. Key Responsibilities: Lead internal audits and manage corrective actions Maintain and improve the Quality Management System and SOPs Oversee allergen controls, swab testing, and product sampling Manage supplier documentation, raw material specifications, and chain of custody Support complaint investigations and drive root cause analysis Ensure compliance with HACCP, export documentation, and customer expectations Provide guidance to the hygiene team to enhance food safety standards Work with NPD and Supply Chain teams to support new launches and technical compliance About You: Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline Experience in food manufacturing, preferably within a technical/QA function Knowledge of BRCGS standards, HACCP, food safety and quality systems Detail-oriented with strong organisation and communication skills Holds a Food Safety or HACCP qualification This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive technical team in a varied and impactful role. No sponsorship offered; must have full unrestricted right to work UK 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)
More About The Role We're looking for someone to come and support all product development activity within the various categories of our chilled range. You will ensure the Existing Product Development (EPD) and New Product Development (NPD) end to end processes are completed on time and in full. You ll be part of the full Concept to Launch Process. Analysing category data to define areas of opportunity for Myton Food Group, keeping abreast of the market to ensure Morrisons products are best in class. Carrying out regular benchmarking sessions to ensure targets are being adhered to. The role is mainly based out of our Wakefield (Bakery) manufacturing site but there will be a need to attend meetings at the Myton Head office (Bradford) and visit some of the other sites and suppliers. There may also occasionally be a requirement to work the occasional day over the weekends in peak season. What are the responsibilities for this role? Support the concept to launch process Support the NPD Specialist and Manager to deliver the Site Product Development Plan Attend customer research listening groups and debriefs Deliver concise category analysis from trusted data sources Work closely with the operations team to ensure Bakery products are the best in class Work in collaboration with technical experts within the business safeguarding the quality of proposed ranges for all of Mytons customers Ensure products produced are profitably priced and meet margin expectations Ensure all pricing and samples presented to customers are correctly priced and prepared in a timely manner About You First and foremost you will have a passion for food and an eye for detail. You will have knowledge of the bakery market ideally and experience working within the food development process. You will have great relationship building skills being able to connect and work with many stakeholders across the business with the ability to influence. Enthusiasm and drive to deliver results with commercial judgement is also key. In return for your hard work we will offer you: Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays) and a guaranteed day off that's important to you - whether that be a birthday, religious holiday or a special occasion 15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores available from the day you join us Additional 10% discount card for a Friend or Family member Career progression and development opportunities Subsidised staff canteen Competitive pension and life assurance Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more Optional Payroll charity donations A range of family friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave About The Company You ll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets. At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We re British farming s biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we re passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more. We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we re especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website.
Sep 12, 2025
Full time
More About The Role We're looking for someone to come and support all product development activity within the various categories of our chilled range. You will ensure the Existing Product Development (EPD) and New Product Development (NPD) end to end processes are completed on time and in full. You ll be part of the full Concept to Launch Process. Analysing category data to define areas of opportunity for Myton Food Group, keeping abreast of the market to ensure Morrisons products are best in class. Carrying out regular benchmarking sessions to ensure targets are being adhered to. The role is mainly based out of our Wakefield (Bakery) manufacturing site but there will be a need to attend meetings at the Myton Head office (Bradford) and visit some of the other sites and suppliers. There may also occasionally be a requirement to work the occasional day over the weekends in peak season. What are the responsibilities for this role? Support the concept to launch process Support the NPD Specialist and Manager to deliver the Site Product Development Plan Attend customer research listening groups and debriefs Deliver concise category analysis from trusted data sources Work closely with the operations team to ensure Bakery products are the best in class Work in collaboration with technical experts within the business safeguarding the quality of proposed ranges for all of Mytons customers Ensure products produced are profitably priced and meet margin expectations Ensure all pricing and samples presented to customers are correctly priced and prepared in a timely manner About You First and foremost you will have a passion for food and an eye for detail. You will have knowledge of the bakery market ideally and experience working within the food development process. You will have great relationship building skills being able to connect and work with many stakeholders across the business with the ability to influence. Enthusiasm and drive to deliver results with commercial judgement is also key. In return for your hard work we will offer you: Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays) and a guaranteed day off that's important to you - whether that be a birthday, religious holiday or a special occasion 15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores available from the day you join us Additional 10% discount card for a Friend or Family member Career progression and development opportunities Subsidised staff canteen Competitive pension and life assurance Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more Optional Payroll charity donations A range of family friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave About The Company You ll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets. At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We re British farming s biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we re passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more. We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we re especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website.
Are you a Food Science graduate with a years experience under your belt? Looking to join a progressive and innovative business where you can enjoy a lot of autonomy over your day to day work? This is for you. My client are a rapidly expanding SME of ambient goods, with lots of exciting projects on the go including entering into new markets and launching trendy products. Job responsibilities: Responsible for site compliance to relevant UK Food Safety standards, including BRC. Main point of contact for all customers, suppliers and technical queries. Maintain product specifications and keep supplier database up to date, approving and on-boarding new suppliers. Working closely with NPD team on technical aspects of product trials/launches. Maintain and improve QMS, organising technical documentation and keeping policies up to date with latest legislation. Job Requirements: Experience working to BRC standards Full UK Driving License HACCP Level 3 Minimum of 1 year experience in the UK Food Manufacturing Industry. If you're interested and would like to find out more, reach out and I'll be in touch! Please note candidates must have full UK working rights to apply. Unfortunately my client cannot provide sponorship
Sep 12, 2025
Full time
Are you a Food Science graduate with a years experience under your belt? Looking to join a progressive and innovative business where you can enjoy a lot of autonomy over your day to day work? This is for you. My client are a rapidly expanding SME of ambient goods, with lots of exciting projects on the go including entering into new markets and launching trendy products. Job responsibilities: Responsible for site compliance to relevant UK Food Safety standards, including BRC. Main point of contact for all customers, suppliers and technical queries. Maintain product specifications and keep supplier database up to date, approving and on-boarding new suppliers. Working closely with NPD team on technical aspects of product trials/launches. Maintain and improve QMS, organising technical documentation and keeping policies up to date with latest legislation. Job Requirements: Experience working to BRC standards Full UK Driving License HACCP Level 3 Minimum of 1 year experience in the UK Food Manufacturing Industry. If you're interested and would like to find out more, reach out and I'll be in touch! Please note candidates must have full UK working rights to apply. Unfortunately my client cannot provide sponorship
My client is a global leader in the flavour and food ingredients marketplace, due to continued business growth, they are now looking to recruit a Senior Culinary Applications technologist to join their team in the UK. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to the R&D Technical Manager, you will be responsible for creation and modification of Semi Processed Food (SPF) incl. seasonings, flavours, and ingredients for application on/in meat and culinary food products for the relevant UK/EMEA savoury market areas. The creation/development of SPFs or Compound Flavour will be in response to project briefs from customers as well as proactive innovation to maintain existing business and develop new business in a dynamic savoury culinary category. You will create and modify (as appropriate) formulations and recipes to deliver industrial standard culinary applications meeting project requirements; including but not limited to: Meet Technical Requirements Nutritional Calculation Meet Cost Targets including Cost in Use Calculations Timely Delivery of Projects and Applications You will attend client visits as required to meet project outcomes presenting products in culinary application and promotion of proactive initiatives. You will provide R&D support to customers as and when appropriate; covering the use of flavours & seasonings, recipe design, technical advice and manufacturing. This role requires a deep understanding of food flavour applications, ingredients, seasoning creation, regulations and guidance governing this, a strong customer focus, and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. REQUIREMENTS You will be expected to have relevant qualifications in a scientific/food science related subject at higher education level (degree or similar). A minimum of 5 years suitable work experience, preferably in a savoury NPD role within the flavour, seasoning or food ingredients Industry. You should have a good up to date working knowledge of culinary food, flavour and ingredients in the UK and Ireland food industry. Holds passion and creative flair to research and showcase innovation in culinary and meat trends in the UK and beyond. This position is based at the companies facility in Derbyshire, and is site based with occasional UK and European travel. Excellent remuneration package.
Sep 12, 2025
Full time
My client is a global leader in the flavour and food ingredients marketplace, due to continued business growth, they are now looking to recruit a Senior Culinary Applications technologist to join their team in the UK. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to the R&D Technical Manager, you will be responsible for creation and modification of Semi Processed Food (SPF) incl. seasonings, flavours, and ingredients for application on/in meat and culinary food products for the relevant UK/EMEA savoury market areas. The creation/development of SPFs or Compound Flavour will be in response to project briefs from customers as well as proactive innovation to maintain existing business and develop new business in a dynamic savoury culinary category. You will create and modify (as appropriate) formulations and recipes to deliver industrial standard culinary applications meeting project requirements; including but not limited to: Meet Technical Requirements Nutritional Calculation Meet Cost Targets including Cost in Use Calculations Timely Delivery of Projects and Applications You will attend client visits as required to meet project outcomes presenting products in culinary application and promotion of proactive initiatives. You will provide R&D support to customers as and when appropriate; covering the use of flavours & seasonings, recipe design, technical advice and manufacturing. This role requires a deep understanding of food flavour applications, ingredients, seasoning creation, regulations and guidance governing this, a strong customer focus, and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. REQUIREMENTS You will be expected to have relevant qualifications in a scientific/food science related subject at higher education level (degree or similar). A minimum of 5 years suitable work experience, preferably in a savoury NPD role within the flavour, seasoning or food ingredients Industry. You should have a good up to date working knowledge of culinary food, flavour and ingredients in the UK and Ireland food industry. Holds passion and creative flair to research and showcase innovation in culinary and meat trends in the UK and beyond. This position is based at the companies facility in Derbyshire, and is site based with occasional UK and European travel. Excellent remuneration package.
Let s be honest. Specs and artwork aren t glamorous. Nobody brags about completing a QAS or getting a font size legally compliant. But without people like you, things go very wrong, very quickly. Customers complain, retailers fine, and suddenly everyone s pointing fingers. That s why this role exists. We re looking for someone who knows their way around specs systems, food labelling law, and the joy that is retailer codes of practice. Someone who can juggle multiple projects, keep artwork compliant, and still have enough patience left to support and develop a junior Technologist. Yes, this is a senior role but don t worry, we re not asking you to carry the weight of the world. You ll have a manager who s got your back, a team around you, and the satisfaction of knowing that your work actually makes launches happen. Here s what you ll be doing: Writing and maintaining product specs for major retailers and foodservice customers. Co-managing the artwork process so everything is legally watertight and customer-friendly. Being the go-to person for spec and artwork queries (internally and externally). Managing a Technologist supporting, guiding, and occasionally giving them a reality check. Keeping projects on track with critical paths (and nudging people when they re not). Suggesting better ways of doing things, instead of just moaning about the current way. What we need from you: Proper hands-on experience with spec and artwork systems. A solid grasp of UK food labelling law (and the ability to explain it to people who glaze over at the detail). A background in food manufacturing from concept through to launch. Good communication skills because this role sits between NPD, Technical, Process, and the customer. The ability to prioritise when ten people shout urgent at you. What you ll get in return: Salary up to £38k. Hybrid working after probation (2 days from home, the rest in Leicester). Enhanced pension, private healthcare, profit-related pay, and colleague discounts. Training and development opportunities if you want to push on further. It s a senior role, but it s not about empire building or endless PowerPoints. It s about doing the job properly, supporting others, and making sure the specs and artwork don t come back to bite the business. If that sounds like you, hit apply.
Sep 12, 2025
Full time
Let s be honest. Specs and artwork aren t glamorous. Nobody brags about completing a QAS or getting a font size legally compliant. But without people like you, things go very wrong, very quickly. Customers complain, retailers fine, and suddenly everyone s pointing fingers. That s why this role exists. We re looking for someone who knows their way around specs systems, food labelling law, and the joy that is retailer codes of practice. Someone who can juggle multiple projects, keep artwork compliant, and still have enough patience left to support and develop a junior Technologist. Yes, this is a senior role but don t worry, we re not asking you to carry the weight of the world. You ll have a manager who s got your back, a team around you, and the satisfaction of knowing that your work actually makes launches happen. Here s what you ll be doing: Writing and maintaining product specs for major retailers and foodservice customers. Co-managing the artwork process so everything is legally watertight and customer-friendly. Being the go-to person for spec and artwork queries (internally and externally). Managing a Technologist supporting, guiding, and occasionally giving them a reality check. Keeping projects on track with critical paths (and nudging people when they re not). Suggesting better ways of doing things, instead of just moaning about the current way. What we need from you: Proper hands-on experience with spec and artwork systems. A solid grasp of UK food labelling law (and the ability to explain it to people who glaze over at the detail). A background in food manufacturing from concept through to launch. Good communication skills because this role sits between NPD, Technical, Process, and the customer. The ability to prioritise when ten people shout urgent at you. What you ll get in return: Salary up to £38k. Hybrid working after probation (2 days from home, the rest in Leicester). Enhanced pension, private healthcare, profit-related pay, and colleague discounts. Training and development opportunities if you want to push on further. It s a senior role, but it s not about empire building or endless PowerPoints. It s about doing the job properly, supporting others, and making sure the specs and artwork don t come back to bite the business. If that sounds like you, hit apply.
I'm working with a well-established food manufacturer in Milton Keynes who are looking to bring a Process Technologist into their technical team. This is a hands-on role where you'll be the link between NPD, Technical and Operations, making sure new and updated products move smoothly from concept to launch. Day to day, you'll be organising and running factory trials, pulling together product sign-offs and launch packs and keeping everything on track against deadlines. You'll work closely with internal teams and customers, making sure every stage of the process is delivered to the highest standard. My client is looking for someone with a food-related degree or equivalent experience, along with experience in a concept to launch capacity in UK food manufacturing. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking business with a strong culture of quality, innovation and most importantly people. If you've got the relevant experience and you're interested in finding out more, give me a call on (phone number removed) or email me at (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)
Sep 12, 2025
Full time
I'm working with a well-established food manufacturer in Milton Keynes who are looking to bring a Process Technologist into their technical team. This is a hands-on role where you'll be the link between NPD, Technical and Operations, making sure new and updated products move smoothly from concept to launch. Day to day, you'll be organising and running factory trials, pulling together product sign-offs and launch packs and keeping everything on track against deadlines. You'll work closely with internal teams and customers, making sure every stage of the process is delivered to the highest standard. My client is looking for someone with a food-related degree or equivalent experience, along with experience in a concept to launch capacity in UK food manufacturing. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking business with a strong culture of quality, innovation and most importantly people. If you've got the relevant experience and you're interested in finding out more, give me a call on (phone number removed) or email me at (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)
New Product Development NPD Manager Caerphilly, South Wales CF83 £50,000 per annum Contract: Full-time, Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are proud to be working with an award-winning manufacturer with innovation at their core who are looking for a New Product Development NPD Manager to join their growing team in Caerphilly, South Wales. The Role We re on the lookout for a passionate and creative NPD Manager to lead the development of innovative products from concept to launch. This is a hands-on and influential role, working closely with colleagues across Commercial, Technical, Operations and Marketing to bring new ideas to life. Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial, you ll play a key role in shaping our ambitious Innovation Pipeline and ensuring our products continue to delight customers and stand out in the market. What You ll Be Doing Leading the full end-to-end NPD process, from blue-sky ideas to successful product launches Managing and inspiring the NPD team, including our Packaging Technologist and NPD Technician Partnering with National Account Managers and the Brand Manager to deliver customer-focused solutions Keeping ahead of the curve with market trends, competitor analysis and innovation opportunities Driving project timelines and budgets Making full use for development, trials and product showcases Supporting product testing, shelf-life trials and customer presentations What We re Looking For A food industry professional with proven experience in NPD, ideally within dairy, chilled, or FMCG sectors A creative thinker with commercial acumen and strong project management skills Excellent communicator and team leader with the ability to influence across departments Resilient, organised, and able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Passionate about food, innovation, and delivering products that customers love Why Join Us? Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum Monday to Friday working no weekend shifts Be part of a supportive, ambitious, and collaborative team culture Opportunity to shape and lead innovation in a growing business Work with state-of-the-art facilities, including our brand-new test kitchen If you re ready to bring passion, creativity, and leadership to a role where your ideas can truly make an impact, we d love to hear from you. If you would like to apply for the role of NPD Manager then please email your CV to (url removed) or call Deb on (phone number removed) Closing date is 9.10.2025 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of it s client. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future
Sep 10, 2025
Full time
New Product Development NPD Manager Caerphilly, South Wales CF83 £50,000 per annum Contract: Full-time, Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are proud to be working with an award-winning manufacturer with innovation at their core who are looking for a New Product Development NPD Manager to join their growing team in Caerphilly, South Wales. The Role We re on the lookout for a passionate and creative NPD Manager to lead the development of innovative products from concept to launch. This is a hands-on and influential role, working closely with colleagues across Commercial, Technical, Operations and Marketing to bring new ideas to life. Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial, you ll play a key role in shaping our ambitious Innovation Pipeline and ensuring our products continue to delight customers and stand out in the market. What You ll Be Doing Leading the full end-to-end NPD process, from blue-sky ideas to successful product launches Managing and inspiring the NPD team, including our Packaging Technologist and NPD Technician Partnering with National Account Managers and the Brand Manager to deliver customer-focused solutions Keeping ahead of the curve with market trends, competitor analysis and innovation opportunities Driving project timelines and budgets Making full use for development, trials and product showcases Supporting product testing, shelf-life trials and customer presentations What We re Looking For A food industry professional with proven experience in NPD, ideally within dairy, chilled, or FMCG sectors A creative thinker with commercial acumen and strong project management skills Excellent communicator and team leader with the ability to influence across departments Resilient, organised, and able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Passionate about food, innovation, and delivering products that customers love Why Join Us? Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum Monday to Friday working no weekend shifts Be part of a supportive, ambitious, and collaborative team culture Opportunity to shape and lead innovation in a growing business Work with state-of-the-art facilities, including our brand-new test kitchen If you re ready to bring passion, creativity, and leadership to a role where your ideas can truly make an impact, we d love to hear from you. If you would like to apply for the role of NPD Manager then please email your CV to (url removed) or call Deb on (phone number removed) Closing date is 9.10.2025 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of it s client. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future
NPD Process Technologist Cheddar Upto £40k DOE We are currently seeking a NPD Process Technologist for a food company based in Bristol. My Client has been in existence for over 30 years and is privately owned. Reporting in to the senior NPD technologist this role offers an opportunity to join a rapidly growing, innovative Food Manufacturer. The company has award winning experience creating, rolling out and managing bespoke customer food-on-the-move solutions The role of the NPD Process Technologist will involve Driving the development of products from chef handover to launch, focussing particularly on the manufacturing aspect of the process Building relationships with the manufacturers, understanding their capabilities and spending time on site with their development/process teams to create exciting products in an efficient way, following the products through to the launch and beyond Signing off ingredient/product specs with the supplier QAS agreement and sign off Attending factory trials, pre pros and product launches at various locations across the UK and Ireland Liaising and communicating with the manufacturers, other members of the NPD team, ops team, technical team and account managers throughout the development and launch process Creating and managing manufacturing specifications using the NPD system Ensuring NPD processes required are completed on time Assisting in the sourcing new ingredients where appropriate General team support and admin including daily use and upkeep of the NPD system, ensuring the ingredient/product information is accurate, up-to-date and ensuring consistency across different ingredients and suppliers Reviewing the market and keeping up to date with current food trends and issues Performing any other duties and objectives as required from time to time to contribute effectively to the achievement of the business aims and objectives Generating/formatting/checking information for product labeling including descriptions and ingredients in accordance with current legislation Proof reading of artwork against pack copies ensuring consistency across all cutter guides/product types NPD Process Technologist Experience / Qualifications Ideally BSc Food Science/Technology Valid driving licence Understanding of HACCP Experience in NPD / process within FMCG, a Knowledge of UK labelling legislation is advantageous Key Words - Process Technologist, Food Technologist, NPD Technologist, This role is commutable from Wells Taunton, Cardiff, Wales, Gloucester, Avon, Bath Bridgwater, Bristol, Weston Super Mare,
Sep 10, 2025
Full time
NPD Process Technologist Cheddar Upto £40k DOE We are currently seeking a NPD Process Technologist for a food company based in Bristol. My Client has been in existence for over 30 years and is privately owned. Reporting in to the senior NPD technologist this role offers an opportunity to join a rapidly growing, innovative Food Manufacturer. The company has award winning experience creating, rolling out and managing bespoke customer food-on-the-move solutions The role of the NPD Process Technologist will involve Driving the development of products from chef handover to launch, focussing particularly on the manufacturing aspect of the process Building relationships with the manufacturers, understanding their capabilities and spending time on site with their development/process teams to create exciting products in an efficient way, following the products through to the launch and beyond Signing off ingredient/product specs with the supplier QAS agreement and sign off Attending factory trials, pre pros and product launches at various locations across the UK and Ireland Liaising and communicating with the manufacturers, other members of the NPD team, ops team, technical team and account managers throughout the development and launch process Creating and managing manufacturing specifications using the NPD system Ensuring NPD processes required are completed on time Assisting in the sourcing new ingredients where appropriate General team support and admin including daily use and upkeep of the NPD system, ensuring the ingredient/product information is accurate, up-to-date and ensuring consistency across different ingredients and suppliers Reviewing the market and keeping up to date with current food trends and issues Performing any other duties and objectives as required from time to time to contribute effectively to the achievement of the business aims and objectives Generating/formatting/checking information for product labeling including descriptions and ingredients in accordance with current legislation Proof reading of artwork against pack copies ensuring consistency across all cutter guides/product types NPD Process Technologist Experience / Qualifications Ideally BSc Food Science/Technology Valid driving licence Understanding of HACCP Experience in NPD / process within FMCG, a Knowledge of UK labelling legislation is advantageous Key Words - Process Technologist, Food Technologist, NPD Technologist, This role is commutable from Wells Taunton, Cardiff, Wales, Gloucester, Avon, Bath Bridgwater, Bristol, Weston Super Mare,
Senior Development Technologist Cambridgeshire Up to 50,000 Are you curious, data-driven, and excited by the idea of shaping the future of food? This role puts you at the heart of innovation - leading projects, experimenting with new ideas, and turning insights into real-world developments across a food manufacturing landscape. Our client is at the heart of their industry, leading the way when it comes to innovation and providing quality. In their sector, you can't afford to standstill, and with this, they are looking to add another senior member to their team. What you'll be doing in this role: Lead consumer preference mapping trials, turning data into actionable insights. Design and implement testing protocols that boost efficiency across operations. Explore emerging technologies and drive forward innovation projects. Oversee and support shelf-life and data teams to deliver on business and customer goals. Keep the shelf-life department running smoothly, from equipment calibration to resource planning. Collaborate across the supply chain to deliver high-impact development projects. What We're Looking For: Proven project management and team leadership skills. Strong data analysis capabilities (Excel and statistical methods are a must). Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally. Experience in Continuous Improvement or New Product Development (NPD). Knowledge of short shelf life food manufacturing products or innovative packaging solutions. For more information, please click apply and we will be in touch to share some further details. Call Settings Override To From Record Yes No Always use these settings
Sep 09, 2025
Full time
Senior Development Technologist Cambridgeshire Up to 50,000 Are you curious, data-driven, and excited by the idea of shaping the future of food? This role puts you at the heart of innovation - leading projects, experimenting with new ideas, and turning insights into real-world developments across a food manufacturing landscape. Our client is at the heart of their industry, leading the way when it comes to innovation and providing quality. In their sector, you can't afford to standstill, and with this, they are looking to add another senior member to their team. What you'll be doing in this role: Lead consumer preference mapping trials, turning data into actionable insights. Design and implement testing protocols that boost efficiency across operations. Explore emerging technologies and drive forward innovation projects. Oversee and support shelf-life and data teams to deliver on business and customer goals. Keep the shelf-life department running smoothly, from equipment calibration to resource planning. Collaborate across the supply chain to deliver high-impact development projects. What We're Looking For: Proven project management and team leadership skills. Strong data analysis capabilities (Excel and statistical methods are a must). Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally. Experience in Continuous Improvement or New Product Development (NPD). Knowledge of short shelf life food manufacturing products or innovative packaging solutions. For more information, please click apply and we will be in touch to share some further details. Call Settings Override To From Record Yes No Always use these settings
Process Technologist Location: Stevenage Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 Hours: Full-time Are you passionate about food innovation and ready to turn great ideas into real, scalable products? We're working with a leading food manufacturer to find a talented Process Technologist to help bridge the gap between the development kitchen and the factory floor. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you'll play a key part in bringing new products to life-ensuring they meet high technical and quality standards as they move from concept to launch. What You'll Be Doing Leading the scale-up of new products from kitchen to full-scale factory production Organising and running factory trials for NPD (New Product Development) and EPD (Existing Product Development) projects Driving continuous improvement and value engineering to enhance product quality and efficiency Working with cross-functional teams including Technical, Operations, and Engineering to ensure smooth implementation of changes Supporting the introduction of new technologies aligned with the Product Development Strategy What's On Offer 35,000 - 40,000 salary A site-based role at a major food production facility Real influence on how new products are developed, tested, and launched A chance to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking NPD team What We're Looking For A degree in Food Science or a similar technical field Previous experience in food manufacturing (FMCG), ideally in a process, development, or NPD-focused role Understanding of key food production methods-such as extrusion, frying, baking, sheeting, and flavouring Strong problem-solving abilities and a drive for continuous improvement A genuine enthusiasm for food, innovation, and quality Ready to Help Shape the Future of Food? If you're someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and loves the challenge of making ideas production-ready, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more! Our Commitment to Your Privacy Kandhu Recruitment will treat all applications confidentially. If your experience aligns with the role, we'll be in touch and may retain your information in accordance with our GDPR & Privacy Policy for relevant future opportunities. If not, we will not store your data or contact you further.
Sep 09, 2025
Full time
Process Technologist Location: Stevenage Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 Hours: Full-time Are you passionate about food innovation and ready to turn great ideas into real, scalable products? We're working with a leading food manufacturer to find a talented Process Technologist to help bridge the gap between the development kitchen and the factory floor. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you'll play a key part in bringing new products to life-ensuring they meet high technical and quality standards as they move from concept to launch. What You'll Be Doing Leading the scale-up of new products from kitchen to full-scale factory production Organising and running factory trials for NPD (New Product Development) and EPD (Existing Product Development) projects Driving continuous improvement and value engineering to enhance product quality and efficiency Working with cross-functional teams including Technical, Operations, and Engineering to ensure smooth implementation of changes Supporting the introduction of new technologies aligned with the Product Development Strategy What's On Offer 35,000 - 40,000 salary A site-based role at a major food production facility Real influence on how new products are developed, tested, and launched A chance to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking NPD team What We're Looking For A degree in Food Science or a similar technical field Previous experience in food manufacturing (FMCG), ideally in a process, development, or NPD-focused role Understanding of key food production methods-such as extrusion, frying, baking, sheeting, and flavouring Strong problem-solving abilities and a drive for continuous improvement A genuine enthusiasm for food, innovation, and quality Ready to Help Shape the Future of Food? If you're someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and loves the challenge of making ideas production-ready, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more! Our Commitment to Your Privacy Kandhu Recruitment will treat all applications confidentially. If your experience aligns with the role, we'll be in touch and may retain your information in accordance with our GDPR & Privacy Policy for relevant future opportunities. If not, we will not store your data or contact you further.
Regulatory Technologist - Cosmetics - Cheshire Would you like to work as a Regulatory Technologist for a global leader in cosmetics? This is a great opportunity to work for a market leader in cosmetics and personal care. As a Regulatory Technologist, you will have further career progression opportunities as the business is recording year on year growth. You will be working with a dynamic company and trendsetter in the market who have created their own brand. The successful Regulatory Technologist will have the chance to build technical knowledge and a diverse professional network. The role: The regulatory team focuses on ethical consumer trends. Raw materials are reviewed for cruelty free compliance, plastic-free vegan suitability and sustainability Ensuring that processes are followed with documentary evidence supporting the marketing of cosmetics for global markets Working closely with the NPD and Lab teams Communicating with testing houses, raw material suppliers and regulatory bodies. Ideal requirements: Previous cosmetics or relevant regulatory experience - (graduates will be considered) Computer literate, knowledge of the MS Office suite. Ability to work independently and as part team in a fast-paced environment Ideal candidates would come from a BSc/MSc Cosmetic Science or a Chemistry background If you are interested in this Cosmetics Regulatory Technologist role please send me a word version of your CV
Sep 08, 2025
Full time
Regulatory Technologist - Cosmetics - Cheshire Would you like to work as a Regulatory Technologist for a global leader in cosmetics? This is a great opportunity to work for a market leader in cosmetics and personal care. As a Regulatory Technologist, you will have further career progression opportunities as the business is recording year on year growth. You will be working with a dynamic company and trendsetter in the market who have created their own brand. The successful Regulatory Technologist will have the chance to build technical knowledge and a diverse professional network. The role: The regulatory team focuses on ethical consumer trends. Raw materials are reviewed for cruelty free compliance, plastic-free vegan suitability and sustainability Ensuring that processes are followed with documentary evidence supporting the marketing of cosmetics for global markets Working closely with the NPD and Lab teams Communicating with testing houses, raw material suppliers and regulatory bodies. Ideal requirements: Previous cosmetics or relevant regulatory experience - (graduates will be considered) Computer literate, knowledge of the MS Office suite. Ability to work independently and as part team in a fast-paced environment Ideal candidates would come from a BSc/MSc Cosmetic Science or a Chemistry background If you are interested in this Cosmetics Regulatory Technologist role please send me a word version of your CV
Exciting times for a growing food brand seeking a talented Food Safety and Quality Technologist to take ownership of a newly created technical position. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in food safety and quality, looking to apply their technical flair, creativity, and drive for improvement. The building blocks are in place, and the right person will have the chance to shape the role and potentially evolve it into a future Quality Manager position. In this role, you'll support the Senior Technical Manager in maintaining and improving food safety systems, ensuring compliance with customer, legislative, and third-party standards (including BRCGS). You'll take ownership of internal audits, supplier assurance, hygiene documentation, GMP verification, and product specifications, playing a key role in ensuring high standards across the business. Key Responsibilities: Lead internal audits and manage corrective actions Maintain and improve the Quality Management System and SOPs Oversee allergen controls, swab testing, and product sampling Manage supplier documentation, raw material specifications, and chain of custody Support complaint investigations and drive root cause analysis Ensure compliance with HACCP, export documentation, and customer expectations Provide guidance to the hygiene team to enhance food safety standards Work with NPD and Supply Chain teams to support new launches and technical compliance About You: Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline Experience in food manufacturing, preferably within a technical/QA function Knowledge of BRCGS standards, HACCP, food safety and quality systems Detail-oriented with strong organisation and communication skills Holds a Food Safety or HACCP qualification This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive technical team in a varied and impactful role. No sponsorship offered; must have full unrestricted right to work UK 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)
Sep 08, 2025
Full time
Exciting times for a growing food brand seeking a talented Food Safety and Quality Technologist to take ownership of a newly created technical position. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in food safety and quality, looking to apply their technical flair, creativity, and drive for improvement. The building blocks are in place, and the right person will have the chance to shape the role and potentially evolve it into a future Quality Manager position. In this role, you'll support the Senior Technical Manager in maintaining and improving food safety systems, ensuring compliance with customer, legislative, and third-party standards (including BRCGS). You'll take ownership of internal audits, supplier assurance, hygiene documentation, GMP verification, and product specifications, playing a key role in ensuring high standards across the business. Key Responsibilities: Lead internal audits and manage corrective actions Maintain and improve the Quality Management System and SOPs Oversee allergen controls, swab testing, and product sampling Manage supplier documentation, raw material specifications, and chain of custody Support complaint investigations and drive root cause analysis Ensure compliance with HACCP, export documentation, and customer expectations Provide guidance to the hygiene team to enhance food safety standards Work with NPD and Supply Chain teams to support new launches and technical compliance About You: Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline Experience in food manufacturing, preferably within a technical/QA function Knowledge of BRCGS standards, HACCP, food safety and quality systems Detail-oriented with strong organisation and communication skills Holds a Food Safety or HACCP qualification This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive technical team in a varied and impactful role. No sponsorship offered; must have full unrestricted right to work UK 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)
Why Greencore? We're a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make everyday taste better. We're a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing 13,300 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK's food retailers with everything from Sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals, and in FY24, we generated revenues of 1.8bn. Our vast direct-to-store (DTS) distribution network, comprising of 17 depots nationwide, enables us to make over 10,500 daily deliveries of our own chilled and frozen produce and that of third parties. At Greencore we actively encourage our colleagues to apply for our vacancies, whether as a lateral move to broaden experience or the next step up to progress your career and development. We also welcome applications from external candidates who are eager to grow their career with us. Here at Northampton , we operate one of the most impressive facilities in Europe, based across a campus of 5 manufacturing units, and we have a team of around 2,000 colleagues making high quality premium products every day. We are the sole supplier of sandwiches, wraps, rolls and sushi for Marks & Spencer What you'll be doing As Food Safety Technologist , you will support the implementation of the food safety and quality management systems by verifying that standards, customer requirements and legal obligations are being met in full. Execute microbiological swab plans, complete hygiene audits and update training documentation to ensure legal, safety and customer compliance Investigate customer complaints to establish any failures within the manufacturing process to ensure that any issues can be addressed in the short and longer term Provide insight from audit results to site governance meetings to drive audit compliance, to share best practice and to encourage continuous improvement of quality systems Ensure that procedures, allergen matrices and hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) are up to date to maintain the integrity of the quality management system (QMS) documentation Represent the technical team at New Product Development (NPD) forums and complete follow up actions to ensure that all new products have food safety considerations included from the outset Complete internal audits on food safety processes as part of the Internal Audit team to ensure that the sites are always audit ready Complete root cause analysis of any audit failures and feedback conclusions and recommendations to relevant managers to ensure that the issue is eliminated for the future What we're looking for We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. Experience of working in an entry-level technical management role in a food environment Practical experience of working to Level 3 HACCP and Level 3 food hygiene standards Practical experience of internal technical auditing at entry-level technical management responsibility levels Practical experience of problem solving and risk assessment Good written and verbal communication skills 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 Pension up to 8% matched Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Sep 08, 2025
Full time
Why Greencore? We're a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make everyday taste better. We're a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing 13,300 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK's food retailers with everything from Sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals, and in FY24, we generated revenues of 1.8bn. Our vast direct-to-store (DTS) distribution network, comprising of 17 depots nationwide, enables us to make over 10,500 daily deliveries of our own chilled and frozen produce and that of third parties. At Greencore we actively encourage our colleagues to apply for our vacancies, whether as a lateral move to broaden experience or the next step up to progress your career and development. We also welcome applications from external candidates who are eager to grow their career with us. Here at Northampton , we operate one of the most impressive facilities in Europe, based across a campus of 5 manufacturing units, and we have a team of around 2,000 colleagues making high quality premium products every day. We are the sole supplier of sandwiches, wraps, rolls and sushi for Marks & Spencer What you'll be doing As Food Safety Technologist , you will support the implementation of the food safety and quality management systems by verifying that standards, customer requirements and legal obligations are being met in full. Execute microbiological swab plans, complete hygiene audits and update training documentation to ensure legal, safety and customer compliance Investigate customer complaints to establish any failures within the manufacturing process to ensure that any issues can be addressed in the short and longer term Provide insight from audit results to site governance meetings to drive audit compliance, to share best practice and to encourage continuous improvement of quality systems Ensure that procedures, allergen matrices and hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) are up to date to maintain the integrity of the quality management system (QMS) documentation Represent the technical team at New Product Development (NPD) forums and complete follow up actions to ensure that all new products have food safety considerations included from the outset Complete internal audits on food safety processes as part of the Internal Audit team to ensure that the sites are always audit ready Complete root cause analysis of any audit failures and feedback conclusions and recommendations to relevant managers to ensure that the issue is eliminated for the future What we're looking for We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. Experience of working in an entry-level technical management role in a food environment Practical experience of working to Level 3 HACCP and Level 3 food hygiene standards Practical experience of internal technical auditing at entry-level technical management responsibility levels Practical experience of problem solving and risk assessment Good written and verbal communication skills 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 Pension up to 8% matched Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
NPD Manager This food manufacturer is part of a national business, supplying products to both the foodservice sector and manufacturers across the UK. With a strong passion for innovation, the business has played a key role in transforming an exciting niche into one of the fastest-growing sectors in the food industry. About the NPD Manager job Reporting to the Commercial Director, you'll lead the NPD team, managing the full product development process from concept to launch. You'll take ownership of NPD projects, ensuring successful delivery in line with briefs and timelines. Key tasks Build strong customer relationships to support successful product development and uncover new opportunities. Work collaboratively across teams to ensure smooth and effective product launches. Stay ahead of industry trends, consumer insights, and competitor activity to fuel innovation. Create and deliver tailored presentations that align with customer needs and expectations. About You The successful candidate shall possess a Degree in Food Science or related field, with proven experience in UK food manufacturing ideally within the meat sector. Strong track record in leading teams and managing multiple NPD projects, ensuring delivery against tight deadlines. Creative and strategic thinker, passionate about food innovation, with a solid understanding of consumer trends and product development in the UK market. Excellent interpersonal skills for cross-functional and customer collaboration, with a full UK driving licence for site and client visits. More details The NPD Manager job (ref:8949) is paying £45,000 - £55,000 according to your experience. The site is in North London and is commutable from Ilford, Hackney, Waltham Cross and Potters Bar and surrounding areas. The working hours are Monday to Friday. Alternate job titles - New Product Development Manager Head of NPD Head of Product Development Senior NPD Technologist NPD Supervisor Senior Development Technologist Food Product Development Jobs
Sep 08, 2025
Full time
NPD Manager This food manufacturer is part of a national business, supplying products to both the foodservice sector and manufacturers across the UK. With a strong passion for innovation, the business has played a key role in transforming an exciting niche into one of the fastest-growing sectors in the food industry. About the NPD Manager job Reporting to the Commercial Director, you'll lead the NPD team, managing the full product development process from concept to launch. You'll take ownership of NPD projects, ensuring successful delivery in line with briefs and timelines. Key tasks Build strong customer relationships to support successful product development and uncover new opportunities. Work collaboratively across teams to ensure smooth and effective product launches. Stay ahead of industry trends, consumer insights, and competitor activity to fuel innovation. Create and deliver tailored presentations that align with customer needs and expectations. About You The successful candidate shall possess a Degree in Food Science or related field, with proven experience in UK food manufacturing ideally within the meat sector. Strong track record in leading teams and managing multiple NPD projects, ensuring delivery against tight deadlines. Creative and strategic thinker, passionate about food innovation, with a solid understanding of consumer trends and product development in the UK market. Excellent interpersonal skills for cross-functional and customer collaboration, with a full UK driving licence for site and client visits. More details The NPD Manager job (ref:8949) is paying £45,000 - £55,000 according to your experience. The site is in North London and is commutable from Ilford, Hackney, Waltham Cross and Potters Bar and surrounding areas. The working hours are Monday to Friday. Alternate job titles - New Product Development Manager Head of NPD Head of Product Development Senior NPD Technologist NPD Supervisor Senior Development Technologist Food Product Development Jobs
Are you skilled at creating detailed and accurate food product specifications? Looking to advance your career with a leading food manufacturer? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you! We are seeking a Specifications Technologist to join a thriving technical team in Derbyshire. In this key role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining product specifications for B2B customers. Your expertise will ensure compliance with food safety regulations and meet customer expectations, playing a vital part in maintaining the company's reputation for excellence. To excel in this role, you'll need previous experience in writing B2B or retail specifications within the food industry. Attention to detail, a thorough understanding of industry standards and the ability to collaborate with internal teams like NPD, technical and commercial are essential. In return, you'll enjoy a competitive salary of up to 35,000, along with the flexibility to work from home two days a week. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an industry-leading manufacturer and be part of a supportive and successful team. If you're ready to advance in your career, send your updated CV to Nicola at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for further information. 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)
Sep 08, 2025
Full time
Are you skilled at creating detailed and accurate food product specifications? Looking to advance your career with a leading food manufacturer? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you! We are seeking a Specifications Technologist to join a thriving technical team in Derbyshire. In this key role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining product specifications for B2B customers. Your expertise will ensure compliance with food safety regulations and meet customer expectations, playing a vital part in maintaining the company's reputation for excellence. To excel in this role, you'll need previous experience in writing B2B or retail specifications within the food industry. Attention to detail, a thorough understanding of industry standards and the ability to collaborate with internal teams like NPD, technical and commercial are essential. In return, you'll enjoy a competitive salary of up to 35,000, along with the flexibility to work from home two days a week. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an industry-leading manufacturer and be part of a supportive and successful team. If you're ready to advance in your career, send your updated CV to Nicola at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for further information. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Are you a creative foodie with a passion for bakery? Do you have the leadership skills to inspire a team and drive exciting new product launches? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious manufacturer as their New Product Development (NPD) Manager. Reporting to the Commercial & NPD Director, you will lead and mentor a team of Concept and Process Technologists, taking ownership of the NPD agenda. From trend-led ideation through to recipe creation, costings, trials, packaging and product submissions, you'll oversee the full development journey and ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget and to the highest standards. You will work closely with Commercial, Technical, Production and Procurement teams, as well as representing the business in customer meetings and launches. The role requires a blend of creativity, commercial awareness and strong project management skills, along with proven NPD experience in food manufacturing. We're looking for a hands-on, organised leader with knowledge of food safety, HACCP as well as strong IT skills. You will need to be an established NPD Manager in the UK manufacturing industry with customer facing experience. If this sounds like your next career move, please send your CV to (url removed) or call Nicola on (phone number removed) for an informal, confidential chat. 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)
Sep 08, 2025
Full time
Are you a creative foodie with a passion for bakery? Do you have the leadership skills to inspire a team and drive exciting new product launches? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious manufacturer as their New Product Development (NPD) Manager. Reporting to the Commercial & NPD Director, you will lead and mentor a team of Concept and Process Technologists, taking ownership of the NPD agenda. From trend-led ideation through to recipe creation, costings, trials, packaging and product submissions, you'll oversee the full development journey and ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget and to the highest standards. You will work closely with Commercial, Technical, Production and Procurement teams, as well as representing the business in customer meetings and launches. The role requires a blend of creativity, commercial awareness and strong project management skills, along with proven NPD experience in food manufacturing. We're looking for a hands-on, organised leader with knowledge of food safety, HACCP as well as strong IT skills. You will need to be an established NPD Manager in the UK manufacturing industry with customer facing experience. If this sounds like your next career move, please send your CV to (url removed) or call Nicola on (phone number removed) for an informal, confidential chat. 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)
