Process Technologist

DOVECOTE PARK LTD; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturing business is seeking a Process Technologist in Pontefract. This permanent role involves supporting product launches, leading factory trials, and driving continuous improvement across production. Candidates should have experience in food manufacturing and a strong understanding of factory processes. The position offers competitive salary and opportunities for development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for development and progression

Supportive technical and operations team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing is essential.
• Understanding of HACCP and food safety is required.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and be hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Support product transfers from development to production.
• Drive process optimization and ensure compliance.
• Lead factory trials and develop process specifications.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in yield, quality, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot production issues and maintain documentation.

Skills

Experience as a Process Technologist or similar role in food manufacturing

Strong understanding of factory processes and production environments

Knowledge of food safety, HACCP and quality standards

Strong communication skills

Analytical, organised and solutions-focused approach

Job description

Process Technologist — Food Manufacturing | Pontefract | Meatex Jobs

A well-established food manufacturing business in Pontefract, West Yorkshire is recruiting a Process Technologist to support product launches, factory trials and continuous improvement across its production operation. This permanent role is advertised via the Meatex Jobs Board.

This position is ideal for a hands‑on technologist with experience in food manufacturing who enjoys working cross‑functionally between NPD, Technical, Operations and Engineering.

Location

• Pontefract, West Yorkshire
• On‑site role
• Permanent, full‑time

Working pattern

• Monday to Friday
• Day shift hours
• Full‑time

Role purpose

• Support the successful transfer of products from development into factory production
• Drive process optimisation, product consistency and technical compliance across manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

• Support NPD trials, first productions and scale‑up activities
• Lead and document factory trials, validations and process changes
• Develop and maintain process specifications and work instructions
• Identify opportunities to improve yield, quality, efficiency and consistency
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Technical and NPD teams
• Troubleshoot process issues and support corrective actionsEnsure products are manufactured safely, legally and to specification
• Support continuous improvement and cost‑reduction initiatives
• Maintain accurate technical and process documentation

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a Process Technologist or similar role in food manufacturing
• Strong understanding of factory processes and production environments
• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP and quality standards
• Confident working cross‑functionally on the factory floor
• Analytical, organised and solutions‑focused approach
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Willingness to be hands‑on and operationally involved

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Permanent, stable role
• Opportunities for development and progression
• Supportive technical and operations team environment
• Site‑specific benefits available

Important information

• Employer details provided at application stage
• Meatex is not the employer and acts as a jobs board platform only