Process Technologist

Samworth Brothers Limited; East Leake; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Health & well-being discounts

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit-related pay

Extended leave

Free on-site parking

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Samworth Brothers Limited in East Leake is seeking a Process Technologist to ensure new products are safe, legal and meet quality standards. You will run factory trials, track critical paths and help move concepts to full launch, shaping products that reach shelves.

The role values collaborative problem-solving, HACCP understanding and hands-on testing across chilled manufacturing or FMCG environments, with opportunities to grow through training and development.

Qualifications

• Food science background welcome; technical or food industry experience helpful.
• Experience in chilled manufacturing or FMCG is advantageous.
• Experience running or supporting factory trials.
• Knowledge of HACCP, specifications, raw materials and quality processes.
• Cross-functional experience in NPD, technical or production roles is useful.

Responsibilities

• Follow the critical path to launch new products on time.
• Run bakery or factory trials and make sure products work on the line.
• Gather key information such as microbiological, nutritional and sensory data.
• Ensure products meet food safety, legality and quality standards.
• Check new raw materials and raise concerns through HACCP if needed.
• Approve packaging artwork before launch.

Skills

Food science background

Factory trial experience

HACCP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality assurance

Education

Food Science degree

Tools

Quality management systems

Job description

As a Process Technologist you will make sure that new products can be made safely, legally and to the right quality. You will run factory trials, follow the critical path and help products move from kitchen concept to full launch. If you would love to see a product on a shelf and think that you played a key role in making that happen, this is a great role for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow the critical path to launch new products on time.
• Run bakery or factory trials and make sure products work on the line.
• Gather key information such as microbiological, nutritional and sensory data.
• Ensure products meet food safety, legality and quality standards.
• Check new raw materials and raise concerns through HACCP if needed.
• Approve packaging artwork before launch.

About You

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You'll bring the following skills and experience:

• Food industry or technical experience is helpful; graduates with Food Science are also welcome to apply.
• Experience in chilled manufacturing or FMCG is an advantage.
• Comfortable running or supporting factory trials.
• Understanding of HACCP, specs, raw materials and quality processes.
• Experience in cross-functional roles such as NPD, Technical or Production is useful.

What We Offer

We're building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.

• Company pension scheme
• Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Opportunity for extended leave
• Free on-site parking
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities