Junior Food Technologist

manucomm recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

manucomm recruitment is seeking a Junior Food Technologist to kick-start a career in food technology, quality and NPD. Commutable from Weymouth, Bridport, Dorchester, Wareham, Poole, the role offers hands-on factory experience.

You'll join the Technical, Quality and NPD teams to support product quality, food safety, compliance and new product development. A Food Technology, Food Science or Nutrition degree with some industry exposure is ideal.

Qualifications

• Degree/qualification in Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition or similar.
• Some relevant work experience, placement or industry exposure.
• Good knowledge of food technology and nutrition.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support Quality, Product and NPD activities across the factory
• Draft and maintain product specifications and declarations
• Check artwork and labelling for accuracy and compliance
• Work with suppliers, customers and internal teams
• Support continuous improvement and food safety standards
• Gain practical experience of a fast-paced food manufacturing environment

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive, hands-on approach

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree/qualification in Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition

Job description

Junior Food Technologist

Commutable from Weymouth, Bridport, Dorchester, Wareham, Poole

Kick-start your career in food technology, quality and NPD.

The position could suit a Food Technology, Food Science or Nutrition graduate with some industry experience and a genuine interest in food manufacturing to join our busy Technical, Quality and NPD teams.

This is a hands-on opportunity to gain valuable factory experience while supporting product quality, food safety, compliance and new product development.

Junior Food Technologist What you’ll do

• Support Quality, Product and NPD activities across the factory


• Draft and maintain product specifications and declarations


• Check artwork and labelling for accuracy and compliance


• Work with suppliers, customers and internal teams


• Support continuous improvement and food safety standards


• Gain practical experience of a fast-paced food manufacturing environment

Junior Food Technologist Skills / Experience Required:

• Degree/qualification in Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition or similar


• Some relevant work experience, placement or industry exposure


• Good knowledge of food technology and nutrition


• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills


• A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to learn

A great opportunity to build your technical skills, get close to the factory operation and develop a long-term career in food manufacturing.