Process Technologist

Alexander Steele Recruitment; Lanchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Process Technologist to join a well-established food manufacturing business in Lanchester. The ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing processes and product launches. This role offers a salary of £45,000 per year, flexible work from home options on Fridays, and an opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

£45,000 annual salary

Work from home on Fridays

33 days annual leave

Company pension

Qualifications

• Experience in process or NPD-related role within food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of factory trials and product launches.
• Ability to manage documentation and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage factory trials and scale-up processes for products.
• Work closely with teams to deliver high-quality products.
• Support product launches and conduct post-launch reviews.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Process optimization

NPD-related knowledge

Documentation skills

Customer liaison

Job description

Alexander Steele are working with an established ambient food manufacturing business in Durham who are actively recruiting for a Process Technologist to join their technical team.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a process or NPD-related role within food manufacturing and a strong understanding of factory trials, product launches, and scale-up processes.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage factory trials and scale-up processes for new and existing products, ensuring successful handover from kitchen to production
• Work closely with NPD, Technical, and Operations teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective products to market
• Support product launches, ensuring they meet customer expectations and comply with internal and external standards
• Conduct post-launch reviews to identify opportunities for improvement in product quality, cost, or process efficiency
• Maintain accurate documentation, including trial reports, process specs, and risk assessments
• Liaise with customers during trials and visits, providing technical input and process insight
• Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes, focusing on consistency, waste reduction, and line efficiency
• Ensure all trials and processes comply with food safety, quality, and hygiene requirements

On Offer

• £45,000 annual salary
• Monday to Friday – with flexibility to work from home on Fridays
• 33 days annual leave
• Company pension
• Great opportunity to work in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment

If this role is of interest or you require further information, please apply with your most up-to-date CV and I will be in touch.