Junior R&D Technologist — Flexible Hybrid Food Tech

The Kraft Heinz Company; Orrell; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (4 days in office / 1 W

Competitive benefits package

Bonus structure above market

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Junior R&D Technologist for the UKI R&D team. This fixed-term 12-month role (with potential extension or conversion) offers the chance to contribute to consumer-focused product development in a high-performance environment.

You will implement projects from concept to launch, collaborate with internal and external partners, and work across functions in a multi-skilled team reporting to the R&D Senior Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a food-related science discipline or equivalent (Biology, Chemistry, Engineering).
• 2–3 years’ experience in food companies and product development is preferred.
• Ability to translate science/tech into consumer products and data-driven decisions.
• Consumer focus with interest in trends and food innovations.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPD, value engineering and supply chain projects within R&D governance.
• Deliver projects from concept and prototyping through industrialization and launch.
• Execute category technology programs and deliver future-proof technical enablers.
• Collaborate with external partners on co-creations and projects per strategy needs.
• Coordinate with International BUs for project alignment and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Fluent English

Data-driven

Team player

Science & technology understanding

Education

Degree in Food Science & Technology

Job description

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Junior R&D Technologist for the UKI R&D team. This fixed-term 12-month role (with potential extension or conversion) offers the chance to contribute to consumer-focused product development in a high-performance environment.

You will implement projects from concept to launch, collaborate with internal and external partners, and work across functions in a multi-skilled team reporting to the R&D Senior Manager.