Meat Product Innovator & Development Technologist

AWD online; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Company pension

Job summary

AWD online is seeking a Food Development Technologist in Gateshead to shape innovative meat products and translate practical food knowledge into customer-ready solutions. You will work across Technical, Production, NPD, Procurement and Commercial teams to drive formulation improvements.

The role emphasizes product development, trials, supplier collaboration and presenting ideas to internal stakeholders and customers, with a hands-on approach in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Meat or food industry experience essential.
• Knowledge of food safety principles required.
• Familiarity with HACCP and manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of meat raw materials and processing.
• Strong attention to detail and drive for success.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Collaborative with production and technical teams.
• Hands-on problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Product development and formulation of meat products.
• Conduct trials and pilot plant runs to evaluate ingredients and methods.
• Collaborate with suppliers and R&D teams on ingredients and technologies.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and regulatory changes affecting meat processing.
• Support investigations into product quality issues and corrective actions.
• Present product ideas internally and to customers.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Meat industry knowledge

Quality awareness

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

Pilot plant operations

Job description

AWD online is seeking a Food Development Technologist in Gateshead to shape innovative meat products and translate practical food knowledge into customer-ready solutions. You will work across Technical, Production, NPD, Procurement and Commercial teams to drive formulation improvements.

The role emphasizes product development, trials, supplier collaboration and presenting ideas to internal stakeholders and customers, with a hands-on approach in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.