Centre Of Excellence Technician - FTC 12 months

Loyalty Rules; Haydock; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kellanova is hiring a Centre of Excellence Technician on a 12‑month fixed-term contract at our Haydock Dragon development hub. You will support day-to-day CoE activities and help deliver high-level support to food and packaging designers and cross-functional projects.

You will join the R&D team, coordinating with global partners and internal teams to ensure quality controls, systems ownership, and continuous improvement across CoE operations.

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork and communication skills to work within a Centre of Excellence and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Basic understanding of food hygiene principles and material management in a manufacturing environment.
• Self-motivated with the initiative to manage tasks independently and deliver on project timelines.
• Proficiency with basic computer tools including email, Microsoft Teams, Excel, and SAP.

Responsibilities

• CoE Operations: maintain, support, and develop the day-to-day running of the CoE facility.
• Project Collaboration: assist Food and Packaging Designers and partners to support project delivery.
• Quality Management: oversee and improve raw material and finished food controls.
• Systems Ownership: develop key control and development systems including safety, training, and 3D printing.
• Global Logistics: coordinate with courier partners to ensure global shipping meets expectations.
• Project Readiness: prepare ingredients and equipment to support project activity.
• Change Support: assist with the move to Haydock and contribute ideas on new ways of working.

Skills

Teamwork & communication

Relationship building

Self-motivation

Task management

Microsoft Excel

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Country/Region: GB

City: Haydock

Workplace: Onsite

We are looking for a Centre of Excellence Technician to join us on a 12 month fixed term contract to join our brilliant R&D team, reporting to the Centre of Excellence (CoE) Co‑ordinator. In this role, you will support the day‑to‑day activities within our Centre of Excellence, helping to deliver a high level of support to food and packaging designers and projects across the business.

We are currently based at our Dragon development hub located in Haydock where you will be based full time, giving you the opportunity to make a difference every day.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• CoE Operations: Playing an active role in maintaining, supporting, and developing the day‑to‑day running of the CoE facility.
• Project Collaboration: Working closely with Food and Packaging Designers across the CoE, plants, and global partners to support successful project delivery.
• Quality Management: Managing and continuously improving raw material and finished food controls.
• Systems Ownership: Owning and developing key control and development systems, including safety, training, food hygiene, maintenance, and 3D printing.
• Global Logistics: Coordinating with courier partners to ensure global shipping meets expectations.
• Project Readiness: Preparing ingredients and equipment to support project activity.
• Change Support: Supporting the move to Haydock and contributing ideas on new ways of working.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a wider team.
• The ability to build positive working relationships and develop partnerships that support teams both inside and outside the business.
• A basic understanding of food hygiene principles and material management.
• A self‑motivated approach, with the ability to take initiative and manage tasks independently.
• Basic computer skills, including experience using email, Microsoft Teams, Excel, and SAP.

If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small.

Get to Know Us

We’ve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world‑class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez‑It, Pop‑Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status

Let’s shape the future of snacking.