Senior Process Technologist

Stonegate; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food sector is seeking a Senior Process Technologist to join their NPD team. This role involves leading the technical development of new products, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and collaborating with various departments to facilitate seamless product launches. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Science or a related field, along with proven experience in food manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a process technologist or NPD role within the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of factory processes and food safety standards.
• Experience with chilled, ready-to-eat products.

Responsibilities

• Lead factory trials and process validations for NPD and EPD projects.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, and commercial teams.
• Generate and maintain detailed process documentation.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Education

Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline

Job description

Role: Senior Process Technologist

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Location: Lacock, Wiltshire

Working hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

At Stonegate Farmers, we are passionate about producing exceptional quality food and leading the way in innovation across the egg and added-value categories. We pride ourselves on a strong commitment to animal welfare, sustainability, and the highest standards in food production.

As we continue to grow and innovate, we are expanding our NPD team to strengthen our capability in process excellence. Based in our Egg Innovation Centre, you will play a key role in bridging the gap between kitchen concept and commercial reality. Working closely with the Chef Director, you will lead the technical process development of new products from concept through to launch—ensuring they are scalable, compliant, and optimised for full-scale production.

About Stonegate Farmers Ltd

Stonegate Farmers Ltd is an integrated free range and organic egg business organized across three divisions comprising farming and agriculture, egg packing, and cooked egg processing. Established in 1926 and under new ownership since 2016, we have grown into one of the largest free-range and organic egg producers within the UK.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead factory trials and process validations for NPD and EPD (existing product development) projects.
• Translate kitchen recipes into factory-friendly formats without compromising on quality or innovation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, technical, and commercial teams to ensure seamless product launches.
• Develop and refine manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, consistency, and compliance with food safety standards.
• Act as the technical lead during factory scale-ups, first productions, and pre-launch activities.
• Generate and maintain detailed process documentation, including trial reports, specifications, HACCP plans, and risk assessments.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, yield improvement, and process optimisation across the product portfolio.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the NPD and manufacturing teams.
• Ensure all new products meet internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements.

Person Specification:

• Ability to demonstrate our company values: Respect, Aspire, Courage, One Team & Diversity.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and work collaboratively across departments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications / Experience:

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a process technologist or NPD role within the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of factory processes, food safety standards, and scale-up best practices.
• Experience working with chilled, ready-to-eat products.
• Knowledge of BRC, HACCP, and retailer technical standards.