Process Development Technologist

TN United Kingdom; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in convenience food manufacturing is seeking a Process Development Technologist to lead innovative projects in Atherstone. This role involves managing process development and line trials, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a degree in food science, essential hygiene qualifications, and a passion for enhancing food processes. Join this dynamic team to contribute to the success of a company dedicated to quality and innovation in food production.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Holidays

Pension up to 8% matched

Life insurance up to 4x salary

Company share save scheme

Employee discount platform

Wellbeing Centre access

Qualifications

• Degree in food science or related field with relevant experience.
• Essential qualifications in food hygiene and safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing projects related to process development.
• Plan and execute line trials to meet customer needs.
• Monitor process trends and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Food Science

Project Management

GMP

Hygiene Principles

Legal Labelling

Education

Degree in Food Science

Level 3 Food Hygiene

Level 2 Health & Safety

HACCP Certification

Tools

Computer Programs for Analysis

Job description

Process Development Technologist, Atherstone

Client:

Greencore Group Ltd

Location:

Atherstone, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

14

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

Why Greencore?

We're a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK, dedicated to making everyday taste better. Employing 13,300 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots, we supply a wide range of food products to UK retailers, generating revenues of £1.8bn in FY24.

Our distribution network enables over 10,500 daily deliveries of chilled and frozen produce. At Atherstone, a team of around 550 produces sandwiches, wraps, rolls, bircher pots, and toasties for major UK retailers including Aldi, Shell, Costa, and Cafe Nero.

What you'll be doing

As Process Development Technologist, you will manage manufacturing projects related to process development and line trials.

• Support creation of customer and factory specifications for accurate product labelling
• Plan and execute process development and line trials to meet customer needs and improve processes
• Provide process guidance to manufacturing teams to promote best practices and efficiency
• Monitor process trends, ensure launch deadlines, and communicate effectively with customers
• Identify and facilitate continuous improvement projects and trials for process and product enhancements
• Ensure documentation of line trials adheres to food safety, quality standards, and customer requirements
• Assess equipment capability to align with standards and drive improvements
• Maintain a safe working environment in compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment policies

What we're looking for

We value diversity at Greencore, believing it helps us serve our stakeholders better. Our ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in food science or related field, with relevant experience in food manufacturing
• Essential qualifications: Level 3 Food Hygiene, Level 2 Health & Safety, HACCP, Sensory Training, Microbiological Training
• Experience in shelf-life evaluation and interpretation of customer codes of practice
• Proficiency with computer programs and analysis of project results
• Knowledge of legal labelling legislation and retailer web systems (desirable)
• Understanding of relevant technology and key performance indicators
• Skills in GMP, hygiene principles, legal labelling, and weight legislation

If this sounds like you, join us to grow with Greencore and contribute to our future success.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Holidays
• Pension up to 8% matched
• Life insurance up to 4x salary
• Company share save scheme
• Greencore Qualifications
• Employee discount platform
• Wellbeing Centre access

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