Process Technologist

Samworth Brothers; Callington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking family-owned company as a Process Technologist, where your role is crucial in the New Product Development process. You'll ensure high standards of quality and safety while guiding teams in creating exceptional food products. With a focus on growth and a supportive culture, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the food industry. Be part of a company that values its people and strives for excellence in everything it does.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Career Progression Opportunities

Enhanced Pension Plan

Discounts on Everyday Purchases

Supportive and Inclusive Culture

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Food Science is desirable.
• Understanding of food safety and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Trial new products and ensure food safety testing.
• Guide teams on new product development processes.
• Check ingredients meet quality and HACCP requirements.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Food Manufacturing Processes

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Solution-focused Approach

Education

Degree in Food Science

Job description

Join Our Family at Samworth Brothers!

At Samworth Brothers, We do Good Things with Great Food! We love our food and our people. Join us and be part of something special, where your work truly matters.

About Us

We are a family-owned business with the aim of being a long-term force for good. We want to make a difference to our People, our Communities, and the Planet. Our values are:

1. We Make Things Happen: We are proactive and solution-focused.
2. We Take Pride: We deliver high-quality products and services.
3. We Are a Family: We support and celebrate each other.

What You'll Do

As a Process Technologist, you'll be at the heart of our team. Your role will include:

1. Working along the New Product Development critical path, trialling new products, and meeting launch deadlines.
2. Ensuring the correct testing is done through the critical path process to meet food safety and legislative requirements, maintaining high standards of quality.
3. Guiding other teams working on new product development to ensure processes are followed efficiently.
4. Checking that ingredients meet quality and HACCP requirements, raising concerns, and supporting solutions.
5. Ensuring paperwork and packaging meet legislation, customer expectations, and internal standards.

Your work as a Process Technologist will help us bring joy to our customers with exceptional food.

What You Will Need

We want to set you up for success. For the Process Technologist role, the key skills and experience include:

1. A Degree or Equivalent in Food Science (desirable).
2. An understanding of food safety and basic food manufacturing processes.
3. A solution-focused approach.
4. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.

What We Offer

Our people are our greatest asset. We provide a supportive and rewarding environment with:

1. Competitive Salary: Reflective of your skills and experience, reviewed annually.
2. Health and Wellbeing: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs.
3. Growth and Development: Opportunities for career progression across our business.
4. An Enhanced Pension: Support towards your retirement savings.
5. Discounts where it counts: Discounts on everyday purchases, days out, and holidays through our benefit platform. Benefits also available through The Company Shop.
6. Family Feel: A supportive and inclusive culture.

We are a fourth-generation family business producing high-quality own-label products for many of the UK’s best-known retailers, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people across modern food manufacturing sites nationwide.

At Samworth Brothers, we take pride in our family-like culture and work together to make things happen. We offer stability and growth opportunities within a wider group. Join our family and help us deliver great products to our customers.

Samworth Brothers does not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. We will NEVER ask for money in exchange for employment. If in doubt, contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.