Food Process Technologist: Launch & Trial Specialist

Samworth Brothers; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Employee discount scheme

Experience annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

On-site parking

Job summary

Samworth Brothers in Leicester is seeking a Process Technologist to ensure new products can be made safely, legally and to the right quality, running trials and guiding concepts to launch. You will gather microbiological, nutritional and sensory data, work on HACCP, and approve packaging artwork before launch.

The role offers development within a supportive family-owned business with a strong manufacturing focus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science or related field preferred.
• Experience in chilled manufacturing or FMCG is advantageous.
• Ability to run or support factory trials.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, specs and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Follow the critical path to launch new products on time.
• Run bakery or factory trials and ensure products work on the line.
• Gather microbiological, nutritional and sensory data.
• Ensure products meet food safety, legality and quality standards.
• Check new raw materials and raise HACCP concerns if needed.
• Approve packaging artwork before launch.

Skills

Food industry experience

Technical experience

FMCG experience

Factory trials

HACCP knowledge

Quality processes

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Food Science degree

Job description

Samworth Brothers in Leicester is seeking a Process Technologist to ensure new products can be made safely, legally and to the right quality, running trials and guiding concepts to launch. You will gather microbiological, nutritional and sensory data, work on HACCP, and approve packaging artwork before launch.

The role offers development within a supportive family-owned business with a strong manufacturing focus.