Process Technologist - Food R&D & Trial Lead

The Compleat Food Group; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company is looking for a Group Raw Materials Technologist to join their team in South Kesteven. The role focuses on leading and supporting trials, optimizing recipes, and ensuring compliance with food safety requirements. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Food Science or related fields and possess strong technical knowledge along with excellent communication skills. This position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and offers an annual bonus scheme, comprehensive healthcare support, and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Comprehensive healthcare support

Pension Plan with contribution matching

25 days holiday plus option to buy more

Online benefits platform KP4ME

Qualifications

• A degree in Food Science, Physical Science or Formulation Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience in FMCG R&D or cross-functional project work.
• Strong technical knowledge of food ingredients and processing.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• A flexible, collaborative approach and willingness to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support factory and pilot plant trials, ensuring accurate data capture.
• Optimise recipes and processes to meet consumer expectations for taste, quality and value.
• Ensure product development meets food safety requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver successful product launches.
• Contribute to sustainability goals through innovation in packaging and raw materials.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of food ingredients and processing

Excellent communication

Organisation and problem-solving skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Degree in Food Science, Physical Science or Formulation Engineering

Job description

A leading food production company is looking for a Group Raw Materials Technologist to join their team in South Kesteven. The role focuses on leading and supporting trials, optimizing recipes, and ensuring compliance with food safety requirements. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Food Science or related fields and possess strong technical knowledge along with excellent communication skills. This position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and offers an annual bonus scheme, comprehensive healthcare support, and 25 days of holiday.