Food Innovation Technologist

b3 jobs; Essex; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food business in Essex is seeking a Food Innovation Technologist to support product development. The role involves creating and improving food products, ensuring compliance with food laws, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have at least 3 years of NPD experience and a degree in food science. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 along with benefits including annual leave, life assurance, and medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Income protection

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of NPD experience within food.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience in food labeling legislation.
• A driving license is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Help create new food products and improve existing ones.
• Maintain product specifications, technical documents, and compliance paperwork.
• Ensure products meet UK and international food laws.

Skills

NPD experience

Strong innovation background

Project management skills

HACCP qualification

Experience with BRC audits

Education

Degree in food science or related field

Job description

Food Innovation Technologist

They are a long-established food business known for quality, craftsmanship, and strong values. The company combines tradition with a modern approach, has a respected global reputation, and continues to grow with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

Overview

The purpose of your role will be to support food product development by combining creative NPD with technical knowledge. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, helping develop new flavours, formats, and product ideas while growing your skills within the business.

Responsibilities

• Help create new food products as well as improving existing ones from ideas to final launch. This includes recipes, trials in the factory, and making sure products work at scale.
• Write and keep up to date all product specifications, technical documents, and compliance paperwork so everything is accurate and organised.
• Ensure products and packaging meet UK and international food laws including labelling, ingredients, and be involved with BRC audits.
• Work closely with suppliers, procurement, quality, and commercial teams to source the right ingredients.
• Run taste panels and benchmarking, liaise with customers and retailers with technical queries and ensure products always meet the highest quality standards.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate should have at least 3 years of NPD experience within food supported with a degree in food science or related field.
• A strong innovation background supported with technical and project management skills is required.
• HACCP qualification and experience with BRC or other audits, food labeling legislation would be advantageous.
• A driving license is essential for this role.

Details

The Food Innovation Technologist job (ref:9009) is paying £45,000 according to your experience.

The package includes 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, income protection, life assurance, private medical insurance plus other benefits (benefits begin subject to 3-6 months service).

The site is based in Essex and is commutable from Chelmsford, Witham, Basildon, Maldon, Braintree, Colchester and surrounding areas.

The working hours are Monday to Friday normal office hours.