Senior Concept and Process Technologist

Zest; Telford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth FMCG food manufacturer in Telford is seeking a Senior Concept and Process Technologist to support new product delivery from concept to production. This pivotal role involves leading product and packaging development projects and ensuring smooth launches while upholding standards of food safety and quality. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Science, a minimum of two years in FMCG development, and hands-on factory experience. Competitive benefits including private health insurance and a pension scheme are offered.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Excellent holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in FMCG product development.
• Strong hands-on experience with factory trials.
• Experience within chilled foods is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of new products from concept to production.
• Lead product and packaging development projects.
• Ensure smooth launches while maintaining food safety and quality.

Skills

FMCG product development

Process technology

Hands-on factory trials

Communication

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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