Development Technologist

Maplewood Karate; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Based in Carlton

We LOVE food at Premier Foods. We love how it brings people together and provides moments of pleasure in a busy world. And so do our consumers. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century, but we don't let them stand still - we are constantly innovating in line with our purpose to enrich life through food. Today you will find our brands in 93% of British households.

As one of Britain's biggest listed food companies we are committed to the UK, employing over 4,000 dedicated colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Around 96% of what we sell is made in the UK from quality ingredients, sourced sustainably wherever possible, from British suppliers and farmers.

Do You Offer

1. BSc Food Science/Technology or related degree
2. Intermediate Food Hygiene
3. HNC Food Science/Technology
4. BTEC Food Science
5. 1-2 years development experience preferable although recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
6. A passion for food and its creation
7. Innovative thinking, a hunger to develop your skills
8. Happiness to work as part of a team and independently
9. Strong organisational skills
10. A flair for baking & creative cooking
11. An ability and desire to work across office, test bakery and production environments

As a New Product Development Technologist in Sweet Treats, you will be working on one of the nation's favourite brands, Mr Kipling in addition to Customer Brands too. You will help to support and drive our Innovation launch plans. You will be joining a team responsible for developing exciting and delicious cakes, after all, we are the home of the Cherry Bakewell, Fondant Fancies, Battenberg and Angel Slices to name just a few!

You will be involved in every stage of the process, from concept to launch developing new products and improving the quality of existing products. You will have hands-on experience in the development test bakery and in scaling products up onto factory equipment, as well as developing an understanding of the functionality of the ingredients which go into our cakes and having the opportunity to work directly with our suppliers.

What we offer you in return...?

1. Competitive salary
2. Pension
3. Life assurance
4. Wide range of online and in-house training
5. Access to an employee discount scheme, with access to hundreds of nationwide retailers

Ready to apply...?

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.

A Great British Food Company

Premier Foods is one of Britain's biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you'll find them in 93% of British households.

At Premier Foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.