Process Engineer

Paterson Arran; Batley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK biscuit manufacturer is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize bakery production processes and drive technical innovation. The ideal candidate will monitor production parameters, support new product rollouts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative changes. This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic and inclusive work environment, fostering personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Learning opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Strong community values

Qualifications

• Experience in optimizing production processes within a bakery or food manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with R&D and production teams.
• Ability to manage projects from conception to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the optimization of bakery production processes.
• Monitor key production parameters for product performance.
• Oversee the implementation of new machinery and processes.

Skills

Process optimization

Technical innovation

Project management

Collaboration

Job description

Date: 10 Nov 2025

Location: Batley, GB

Place of Work: On-Site

Employee Shift: Mon - Fri

Company Description

We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies! ……And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge).

FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company.

We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset and our HQ in St Albans. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing colleagues across all our locations.

We are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming UK Market Leader.

Whilst we know that we have delicious products we also know that that the key ingredient to our success is our people, and the passion we have for our brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?! We knead people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success.

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that feels empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career. By embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) we create a supportive environment for people to thrive and strive to have more positive impact.

We understand that having formal and on-the-job learning opportunities is key to our colleagues’ professional and personal growth. We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn from each other and grow through a variety of learning experiences.

Our colleagues make our business special. With strong community values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial and supporting each other whilst meeting our business goals.

About The Role

As a Process Engineer (known internally as Technologist), you will lead the optimization of bakery production processes, embedding best practices and driving technical innovation. Collaborating with R&D and Production teams, you'll assess the feasibility of new product rollouts and support product realization. This role is key to improving efficiency, enabling new product development, and integrating innovative, process-driven improvements across the bakery.

Main Responsibilities

Product & Process Optimization

• Monitor key production parameters (e.g. temperature, humidity, allergen control) to ensure product and material performance.
• Define control guidelines and monitoring methods for each production phase.
• Provide expert advice to optimize processes and implement corrective actions.

New Machinery, Equipment & Processes

• Lead implementation and startup of new bakery lines and equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to embed new technologies.
• Support testing and define methods for new machinery and processes.

Project Management

• Oversee technological project rollouts with R&D and cross-functional teams.
• Align equipment and process improvements with material and packaging needs.

Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

• Act as the central contact for process improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing across teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure alignment between materials, machinery, and packaging.

Guideline Development & Monitoring

• Develop methods for process data collection and control.
• Define