Junior Process Technologist

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Junior Process Technologist in Wrexham. Join an innovative food manufacturing team where you'll support the development of new products from concept to retail. Ideal candidates have a keen interest in food manufacturing and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment. The role offers a salary of up to £28,000, working Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.

Qualifications

• An understanding or interest in the food manufacturing industry.
• Willingness to learn in a fast paced environment.
• Full UK working rights are required.

Responsibilities

• Support the scale-up of new products and assist with factory trials.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure new ideas meet customer standards.
• Monitor product performance and participate in taste panels.

Skills

Understanding of food manufacturing

Willingness to learn

Experience in FMCG

Job description

Junior Process Technologist

Permanant | Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Wrexham

Up to £26,000 - £28,000 D.O.E

Are you a food science graduate or early-career technologist eager to see your ideas hit supermarket shelves? This is your chance to join a fast-paced, innovation-driven food manufacturing team as a Junior Process Technologist, helping turn great kitchen concepts into successful retail products.

What you'll be doing as the Junior Process Technologist:

• Support the scale-up of new products, organising and assisting with factory trials to ensure a smooth transition from kitchen sample to full production.
• Collaborate with NPD, Technical, and Production teams, learning how to bring new ideas to life while ensuring they meet customer and food safety standards.
• Prepare and maintain key documentation - from QAS and HACCP records to process flows, photographic standards, and trial reports.
• Source and manage trial materials, coordinating new ingredients and raw material specs with internal teams and suppliers.
• Monitor product performance and quality, supporting shelf‑life testing, nutritional validation, and retailer submissions.
• Participate in taste panels and validation trials, helping refine recipes and processes for quality and consistency.
• Support continuous improvement projects, analysing data, spotting process opportunities, and helping drive smarter, safer ways of working.
• Grow your technical expertise, gaining hands‑on experience in food manufacturing, customer protocols, and product development.

What you'll need as the Junior Process Technologist:

• An understanding or interest in the food manufactruing industry
• Experience within FMCG is an advantage
• Willingness to learn in a fast paced environment
• Own transport
• Full UK working rights are required

If you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements please either apply via this advert or call Henderson Brown on (phone number removed) for more information.