Food Technologist

ADM; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in food technology seeks a Food Technologist to join their team in the UK. The successful candidate will develop recipes based on customer briefs, prepare samples, and collaborate with procurement and technical teams to ensure quality standards. Knowledge of food hygiene and a degree in Food Science or Technology or a related field is essential. This full-time position requires flexibility to travel and an ability to handle multiple projects under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Work on Customer Briefs to develop recipes within guidelines.
• Prepare samples in a hygienic and accurate manner.
• Prepare paperwork to accompany samples.
• Enter recipes on FDL system.
• Work with Procurement and Technical Teams to assess new raw materials.
• Follow Lab Health and Safety procedures.
• Understand relevant factory processes and attend factory trials.
• Assist with shelf-life trials to set standards.
• Support with visits from customers.
• Liaise with internal teams.
• Support the Innovation Team in projects.

Skills

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Ability to handle multiple projects and work under pressure

Accuracy

Flexibility to travel to other sites, sometimes at short notice

Education

Degree in Food Science or Technology or similar

Industry experience (including as part of a degree)

Knowledge of Food hygiene and HACCP

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Work on Customer Briefs to develop recipes within the company and customer guidelines
• Prepare samples in a hygienic and accurate manner
• Prepare paperwork to accompany samples (Labels, Submission Sheets, Sample Advice Notes)
• Enter recipes on FDL system
• Work with Procurement and Technical Teams to assess new raw materials
• Follow the Lab Health and Safety procedures, use equipment in an appropriate manner
• Understand relevant factory processes and attend factory trials and product launches
• Assist with shelf‑life trials to set microbiological and organoleptic standards
• Support with visits from customers
• Liaise with internal teams (operations, supply chain, commercial and technical)
• Support the Innovation Team in projects as required

Skills & Abilities

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work under pressure
• Accuracy
• Flexibility to travel to other sites, sometimes at short notice

Education & Experience

• Educated to degree level in Food Science or Technology or similar
• Industry experience (including as part of a degree)
• Knowledge of Food hygiene and HACCP

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Product Management

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing