Junior Food Technologist

MacGregor Black; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

MacGregor Black are partnering with a leading FMCG business in Somerset to recruit a Junior Food Technologist. This permanent role offers hands-on work in product development and sampling within a busy NPD kitchen.

You will manage kitchen equipment, prepare samples, ensure health & safety standards, and support the team with administration and market research to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a keen interest in food.
• Fully computer literate, with good Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing kitchen equipment, ingredients and stock to prepare samples for customer submission.
• Keeping the NPD kitchen compliant with health & safety standards.
• Preparing food samples for customer submissions to meet deadlines.
• Organising and carrying out shelf-life testing panels and documenting results.
• Supporting the wider NPD team with day-to-day tasks, administration and market research.

Skills

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Communication skills

Food industry interest

Tools

Excel

Job description

Are you looking to start or grow your career in food product development within a leading manufacturing business?

Do you have a keen eye for detail and enjoy hands-on, practical work?

Are you well organised, with strong communication skills and a proactive approach?

MacGregor Black are partnering with a Leading FMCG Business on the search for a Junior Food Technologist. This is a permanent role based in Somerset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing kitchen equipment, ingredients and stock to prepare samples for customer submission.
• Keeping the NPD kitchen compliant with health & safety standards.
• Preparing food samples for customer submissions to meet deadlines.
• Organising and carrying out shelf-life testing panels and documenting results.
• Supporting the wider NPD team with day-to-day tasks, administration and market research.

What We're Looking For:

• Ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a keen interest in food.
• Fully computer literate, with good Excel skills.