Process Development Technologist

Samworth Brothers; Billingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Process Development Technologist to deliver process development and line trials at their Billingham site. The role involves project management and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with food safety standards and improvements in manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates should be educated in food science with relevant experience and qualifications. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension matching, and well-being programs, supporting career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension up to 8% matched

Life insurance up to 4× salary

Employee discount platform

Wellbeing Centre access

Enhanced parental leave

Menopause policies

On-the-job training and development

Qualifications

• Educated ideally to degree level in a food science or related subject.
• Relevant qualifications essential in food hygiene and safety.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out manufacturing projects for process development.
• Plan and execute line trials to meet customer requirements.
• Monitor process trends and facilitate continuous improvements.

Skills

GMP knowledge of techniques

Basic hygiene principles

Basic legal labelling

Basic knowledge of weight legislation

Evaluation and interpretation of shelf‑life results

Interpretation of customer codes of practice

Experience with different types of computer programs

Education

Degree in food science or related subject

Level 3 Food Hygiene

Level 2 Health and safety

Level 2 HACCP

Level 2 Sensory Training

Level 2 Micro biological training

Job description

What you'll be doing

As Process Development Technologist, you will carry out all relevant manufacturing projects to deliver process development and line trials successfully. Working a mixture of 9-5 and 12-8 pm shifts. Provide information to support the creation of customer and factory specifications which lead to the production of accurate and appropriate product labelling information. Responsible for the planning, preparation and successful execution of process development and line trials to deliver customer requirements and process improvements. Provide process guidance and advice to cross‑functional manufacturing teams to promote adoption of new practices or process for increased efficiency. Monitor and communicate process trends to ensure launch date adherence, maximum process optimisation and effective communication to customers. Challenge and investigate potential continuous improvement projects and facilitate relevant trials to drive process and product enhancements opportunities. Ensure the output of all line trials are fully documented with adherence to food safety, quality standards and customer requirements. Assessment of equipment capability to ensure that process standards are in line with company and customer requirements to drive improvements. Ensure that a safe working environment exists for colleagues and that as a minimum the department meets the standards set out in the Health, Safety and Environment Policy.

What we're looking for

• Ideally educated to degree level in a food science or related subject, plus relevant working experience within a food manufacturing environment.
• Relevant qualifications essential such as Level 3 Food Hygiene, Level 2 Health and safety, Level 2 Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), Level 2 Sensory Training and Level 2 Micro biological training.
• Experienced in evaluation and interpretation of shelf‑life results.
• Experienced in interpretation of customer codes of practice.
• Experienced working with different types of computer programmes and can demonstrate experience analysing project results.
• Knowledge of legal labelling legislation and a variety of retailer web‑based systems is desirable.
• Understanding of technology relevant to business area and area of responsibility and a demonstratable understanding of technical key performance indicators.
• Can demonstrate the following skills and experiences: GMP knowledge of techniques, basic hygiene principles, basic legal labelling, and basic knowledge of weight legislation.

About the role

Process Technologist – Ashby‑de‑la‑Zouch or Billingham (On‑site). This is a two‑year fixed term role that involves regular travel between our Ashby‑de‑la‑Zouch and Billingham sites. You'll need to be comfortable with extended periods away from home, including overnight stays.

Benefits

Competitive salary and job‑related benefits. Holidays. Pension up to 8% matched. Life insurance up to 4× salary. Company share save scheme. Greencore employee discount platform. Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform. Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies. Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on‑the‑job training and development opportunities to further your career.

About Greencore

We're one of the UK's leading producers of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast‑moving business, we're proud to employ over 13,300 talented colleagues across 16 manufacturing sites and 17 distribution depots throughout the UK. Together, we bring delicious food to life, from sandwiches, soups, and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles, and ready meals. In FY24, our shared passion helped us achieve revenues of £1.8bn.