Process Technologist

Kandhu Recruitment; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer located in Stevenage is seeking a talented Process Technologist to bridge the gap between the development kitchen and the factory floor. This full-time position involves leading the scale-up of new products and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Food Science and previous experience in food manufacturing. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative team focused on innovation and quality.

Benefits

£35,000 - £40,000 salary

A site-based role at a major food production facility

Influence on product development

Collaborative NPD team environment

Qualifications

• A degree in Food Science 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Understanding of food production methods

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Degree in Food Science or similar

Job description

Location: Stevenage

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

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

• £35,000 - £40,000 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 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!

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