Process Development Technologist in Park Royal, London

Energy Jobline CVL; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in London seeks a Process Development Technologist to bridge the development kitchen and factory floor. The role involves scaling up new products, running trials, and driving improvements in product quality and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Food Science or Chemical Engineering, and experience in food manufacturing. This position offers a salary of £40,000 - £45,000 with opportunities for real influence on product development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Influence on product development

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food manufacturing, ideally in a process or NPD-focused role.
• Strong understanding of extrusion, frying, baking, sheeting, and flavouring.

Responsibilities

• Lead the scale-up of new products from kitchen to factory production.
• Organise and run factory trials for NPD and EPD projects.
• Drive continuous improvement and value engineering.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Continuous improvement mindset

Understanding of food production methods

Enthusiasm for food and innovation

Education

Degree in Food Science or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide. We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Role

Process Development Technologist

Location: Park Royal

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Hours: Full-time

Are you passionate about food innovation and ready to turn great ideas into real, scalable products? We\'re working with a leading food manufacturer to find a talented Process Technologist to help bridge the gap between the development kitchen and the factory floor.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you\\'ll play a key part in bringing new products to life-ensuring they meet high technical and quality standards as they move from concept to launch.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the scale-up of new products from kitchen to full-scale factory production
• Organising and running factory trials for NPD (New Product Development) and EPD (Existing Product Development) projects
• Driving continuous improvement and value engineering to enhance product quality and efficiency
• Working with cross-functional teams including Technical, Operations, and Engineering to ensure smooth implementation of changes
• Supporting the introduction of new technologies aligned with the Product Development Strategy

What\'s On Offer

• £45,000 salary
• A site-based role at a major food production facility
• Real influence on how new products are developed, tested, and launched
• A chance to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking NPD team

What We\'re Looking For

• A degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a similar technical field
• Previous experience in food manufacturing (FMCG), ideally in a process, development, or NPD-focused role
• Understanding of key food production methods-such as extrusion, frying, baking, sheeting, and flavouring
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a drive for continuous improvement
• A genuine enthusiasm for food, innovation, and quality

Ready to Help Shape the Future of Food?

If you\'re someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and loves the challenge of making ideas production-ready, we\'d love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more!

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Kandhu Recruitment will treat all applications confidentially. If your experience aligns with the role, we\'ll be in touch and may retain your information in accordance with our GDPR & Privacy Policy for relevant future opportunities. If not, we will not store your data or contact you further

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.