R&D - Technician

Randstad Construction and Property; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global chocolate and snacking company is seeking an R&D Prototyping Technician in Slough. This role is pivotal in advancing new products through the preparation of component recipes and prototype creation. The ideal candidate should offer a deep understanding of culinary recipes and display a creative approach to innovate with confectionery and snacks. Candidates will collaborate with product developers in a renowned R&D facility to bring their creative ideas to life and contribute to products found in retail grocery stores.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of culinary recipes required.
• Creative flair for innovating with confectionery and snack foods.
• Ability to work with small-scale equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the advancement of new products and technologies.
• Prepare component recipes and make prototypes.
• Provide process or product insights to stakeholders.

Job description

Start/End Dates

1/4/2026 - 1/3/2027

Location

Slough

Job Title

R&D – Technician – Quality B3-I

Job Description

R&D Prototyping Technician: This position plays a critical role in assisting in the advancement of new products and technologies with the primary purpose of preparing component recipes and prototype making. The Principal Technician (Prototyping) is responsible for being a lead for technical support, problem solving and troubleshooting and scale‑up for R&D projects delivered in the Pilot Plant. They will utilize the proper techniques, procedures and training necessary to support and lead the execution of kitchen and Pilot Plant trials and experiments. Working with guidance from Product Development Scientists and Engineers, they will be responsible for the application of technical expertise in product formulation, making samples by hand and through operating small‑scale equipment and machinery (e.g. mixers, caramel cooking, chocolate moulding, coating and decorating).

The jobholder also has responsibility for providing process or product insights and feedback to cross‑functional stakeholders involved in product development trials. The role requires a passion and creative flair for innovating with confectionery and snack foods. You will be working alongside product developers, living the art of developing prototypes in our world class R&D facilities which form part of a global chocolate and snacking business. We are looking for someone with a deep understanding of recipes for all‑things culinary and with an inquisitive nature, unafraid to push and explore how new products can be created. This is a fantastic opportunity to see your creativity come alive and be incorporated in products that you could eventually find in retail grocery stores.

Job Level Descriptor

• Has working knowledge and skills developed through formal training or work experience
• Works within established procedures with a moderate degree of supervision
• Identifies the problem and all relevant issues in straightforward situations, assesses each using standard procedures and makes decisions based on factual information

Job Family Group

R&D

Job Family

General Quality Management

Roles in this family

Define and specify activities, processes and standards to fulfill the quality requirements of the manufacturing process, components, materials and products.

Quality Technician

Checks, tests and inspects raw materials, goods in process, and finished goods. Compares the physical characteristics of components, materials, equipment and products to technical specifications to identify defects. Conducts tests (for example on electrical function, reliability, packaging quality); records results and prepares technical reports.

Equality & Diversity

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Eligibility

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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