Process Technologist: Scale-Up Food Production & Trials

Bakkavor Group; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh prepared food company in the UK is seeking a Process Technologist to develop manufacturing capabilities for new products. The role involves delivering successful product validations, ensuring compliance with safety and commercial standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment and strong organisational and problem-solving skills. The position offers competitive salary and a range of voluntary benefits, including 25 days holiday and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance)

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Private Medical Insurance (after 5 years' service)

Life Assurance (1 x salary)

Staff Shop

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Practical understanding of technical, production, or development processes.
• Self-driven and results-focused.

Responsibilities

• Deliver trials on time, using problem-solving to resolve issues.
• Prepare and complete transit tests, reviewing results.
• Conduct food safety validations in line with site procedures.
• Monitor factory processes and implement cost reduction opportunities.

Skills

Project coordination

Problem-solving

Strong organisational skills

Food safety compliance

Job description

A leading fresh prepared food company in the UK is seeking a Process Technologist to develop manufacturing capabilities for new products. The role involves delivering successful product validations, ensuring compliance with safety and commercial standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment and strong organisational and problem-solving skills. The position offers competitive salary and a range of voluntary benefits, including 25 days holiday and private medical insurance.