Senior Concept and Process Technologist

Zest; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth FMCG food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Senior Concept and Process Technologist to drive innovation and support new product launches. You will collaborate across cross-functional teams, ensuring quality, safety, and production standards are met. Ideal candidates should hold a degree in Food Science with at least two years of relevant experience, particularly in FMCG development. The role offers a competitive benefits package including private health insurance and an enhanced pension scheme.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Excellent holiday entitlement

Additional day purchasing scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in FMCG product development or process technology.
• Hands-on experience of factory trials.
• Experience within chilled foods is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of new products from initial concept to production.
• Lead product and packaging development projects.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Project management

FMCG product development

Education

Degree in Food Science or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

We are exclusively partnering with a high-growth FMCG food manufacturer to recruit a Senior Concept and Process Technologist, a key role supporting the delivery of new products from initial concept through to full-scale production.
This position will play a pivotal part in driving innovation, leading product and packaging development projects across branded, own-label and foodservice ranges. Acting as the vital link between the development kitchen and the factory, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth launches, while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality and technical compliance.
You will be degree-qualified in Food Science or a related discipline, with a minimum of two years' experience in FMCG product development or process technology. Strong hands-on experience of factory trials, gated development processes and customer-facing projects is essential. You will be an organised and confident communicator, comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience within chilled foods would be highly advantageous.
In return, the business offers a competitive benefits package including private health insurance, an enhanced pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement with additional day purchasing scheme.
Please note: unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role.
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