Process Development Technologist: Food Innovation & Trials

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

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.