Process Development Technologist (FTC)

Greencore Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Greencore, at the Spalding site, is seeking a Process Development Technologist on a fixed-term contract of approximately seven months to drive process development and line trials. You will create accurate customer and factory labelling specifications and guide cross-functional teams to implement improved manufacturing practices.

The role requires a degree in food science or related subject, plus several Level 2/Level 3 qualifications in hygiene, safety, HACCP, sensory training and microbiology.

Qualifications

• Ideally educated to degree level in a food science or related subject.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification is essential.
• Level 2 Health and Safety qualification.
• Level 2 HACCP qualification.
• Level 2 Sensory Training qualification.
• Level 2 Microbiological training qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide information to support the creation of customer and factory specifications which lead to accurate product labelling information.
• Plan, prepare and execute process development and line trials to deliver customer requirements and process improvements.
• Provide process guidance to cross-functional manufacturing teams to promote adoption of new practices for efficiency.
• Monitor and communicate process trends to ensure launch date adherence and maximum process optimisation.
• Investigate continuous improvement projects and facilitate trials to drive process and product enhancements.
• Ensure line trial outputs are documented with compliance to food safety, quality standards and customer requirements.
• Assess equipment capability to align process standards with requirements to drive improvements.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Hygiene principles

Legal labelling knowledge

Weight legislation knowledge

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 Microbiological training

Job description

Why Greencore?

Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators 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 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.

Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.

Here atSpalding, we have a team of around 540 colleagues. We produce coleslaw, potato salad, salad bar bulk products (2kg), pasta salads and couscous/grains for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Morrisons, Co-op, Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury’s, Nando’s and Pizza Hut. Our Spalding site has a restaurant with hot food available to all our colleagues.

What you’ll be doing

AsProcess Development Technologist (Fixed term for approximately 7 months), you will carry out all relevant manufacturing projects to deliver process development and line trials successfully.

• 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 crossfunctional 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 are met
• 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

We’re not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity.

• 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

If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary and job-related benefits
• Holidays
• Competitive matched pension contributions
• Life insurance up to 4x salary
• Company share save scheme
• Greencore Qualifications
• Exclusive 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.