Food Technologist Apprentice: Product Dev & Trials

Griffith Foods Inc.; Swanwick CP; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffith Foods Inc. in the United Kingdom invites a proactive learner to join our product development team as an entry-level Technical Assistant.

You will support new product development and maintenance, prepare samples, run trials, document results, and learn established processes under guidance. This role offers a development pathway toward the Level 3 Food Industry Technologist and potentially the Level 6 degree apprenticeship, or direct entry to Level 6, subject to eligibility.

Qualifications

• Assist with customer-driven technical work, sample preparation, trials, and documentation while learning established processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of assigned briefs and tasks accurately and on time, with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Assist with customer requests by preparing samples, prototypes, and supporting information.
• Follow established development processes to support technical solutions for business projects.
• Prepare and organise samples and prototypes for internal review and customer testing.
• Work with internal teams to support product commercialisation activities.
• Participate in production trials, providing support under supervision where required.
• Follow safety, regulatory, and quality procedures, escalating questions or issues when needed.
• Solves routine problems by following established procedures and seeking support for more complex issues.
• Operational support impact, focused on completing defined tasks that contribute to specific projects and customer requirements.

Skills

Sample preparation

Documentation

Technical support

Team collaboration

Job description

Griffith Foods Inc. in the United Kingdom invites a proactive learner to join our product development team as an entry-level Technical Assistant.

You will support new product development and maintenance, prepare samples, run trials, document results, and learn established processes under guidance. This role offers a development pathway toward the Level 3 Food Industry Technologist and potentially the Level 6 degree apprenticeship, or direct entry to Level 6, subject to eligibility.