Beverage NPD & Process Technologist – Hands-On

Steele Charles Ltd; Headcorn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Steele Charles Ltd in Headcorn, Kent is seeking a Process & Development Technologist to join its Technical and NPD team. You will work hands-on in a beverage manufacturing environment, guiding products from initial development through factory trials and into production.

The role focuses on supporting new product development, coordinating trials, and developing recipes, formulations and processes. Previous food/bev experience is advantageous; strong graduates will be considered.

Qualifications

• Candidate should have studied Food Science, Food Technology, Product Development or a related subject.
• Previous food or beverage manufacturing experience is advantageous.
• Strong graduates will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support new product development from concept through to launch.
• Coordinate and carry out factory and product trials.
• Support recipe, formulation and process development.
• Assess the feasibility of new products within the manufacturing environment.
• Prepare and maintain relevant process and technical documentation.
• Support shelf-life, nutritional and product quality assessments.
• Work closely with NPD, Technical, Production and other internal teams.
• Support the successful scale-up and launch of new products.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers where required.
• Identify opportunities to improve products and manufacturing processes.

Job description

Steele Charles Ltd in Headcorn, Kent is seeking a Process & Development Technologist to join its Technical and NPD team. You will work hands-on in a beverage manufacturing environment, guiding products from initial development through factory trials and into production.

The role focuses on supporting new product development, coordinating trials, and developing recipes, formulations and processes. Previous food/bev experience is advantageous; strong graduates will be considered.