Junior Food Technologist

CO5700 Griffith Foods Limited; Somercotes CP; On-site; GBP 22,305 - 27,262; Full time

Job summary

Griffith Foods Limited in the UK seeks a postgraduate development specialist to join our marketlink-driven product development team. You will collaborate cross-functionally, create formulations, and manage data across CRM and GL Apps while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork and autonomous work ethic, English communication, and strong time management as you work with sourcing partners, run production trials, and deliver technical briefings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of postgraduate development experience in a relevant technical field.
• Industry knowledge and technical expertise in food product development.
• Ability to work well in both team settings and autonomously.
• Strong computing skills, especially with the Microsoft Office package.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proven time-management and workload organisation to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross‑functionally within the Marketlink Global Network.
• Liaise with sourcing countries to manage raw material ingredient libraries located at Griffith Foods, Somercotes.
• Create, formulate, and provide process parameters for new products that comply with customer, legislative, and food safety requirements.
• Use raw material libraries from all Marketlink sourcing countries to support product development.
• Enter formula data into GL Apps and utilize the CRM and sample management systems to commercialise new products.
• Optimize formulations (price, quality) and evaluate alternative raw materials to reduce complexity.
• Participate in production trials of new products internally and at customer sites, providing technical support for ongoing issues.
• Travel as necessary and maintain flexibility to meet project needs.
• Build close relationships with selected customers through direct contact, understanding their ingredient, product, and legislative restrictions.
• Develop and deliver presentations, workshops, and training to showcase product applications in a marketable format.
• Communicate and prepare technical reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate technical development records, both electronic and paper based.
• Meet tight deadlines established by customers and ensure briefs are met within stated timeframes.
• Support the organisation’s Health and Safety standards, rules, and regulations.

Job description

Overview

Griffith Foods is a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois, USA. The company partners with food producers to develop products that meet consumer needs while supporting sustainability. Product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces designed to be better for people and the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross‑functionally within the Marketlink Global Network.
• Liaise with sourcing countries to maintain and manage raw material ingredient libraries located at Griffith Foods, Somercotes.
• Create, formulate, and provide process parameters for new products that comply with customer, legislative, and food safety requirements.
• Use raw material libraries from all Marketlink sourcing countries to support product development.
• Enter formula data into GL Apps and utilize the CRM and sample management systems to commercialise new products.
• Optimize formulations (price, quality) and evaluate alternative raw materials to reduce complexity.
• Participate in production trials of new products internally and at customer sites, providing technical support for ongoing issues.
• Travel as necessary and maintain flexibility to meet project needs.
• Build close relationships with selected customers through direct contact, understanding their ingredient, product, and legislative restrictions.
• Develop and deliver presentations, workshops, and training to showcase product applications in a marketable format.
• Communicate and prepare technical reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate technical development records, both electronic and paper based.
• Meet tight deadlines established by customers and ensure briefs are met within stated timeframes.
• Support the organisation’s Health and Safety standards, rules, and regulations.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 2 years of postgraduate development experience in a relevant technical field.
• Relevant industry knowledge and technical expertise in food product development.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and autonomously.
• Strong computing skills, especially with the Microsoft Office package.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proven time‑management and workload organisation to meet deadlines.

Compensation

The starting base salary for this position is £24,784.50 gross per year.