Senior Process Technologist

Zest; Bierton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the UK seeks a Senior Process Technologist to drive product development and ensure quality and efficiency in production processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing and a degree in Food Science. This role offers an opportunity to innovate with a team committed to excellence in the industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Process Technologist or Senior Process Technologist in food manufacturing.
• Confidence in managing projects and communicating with multiple departments.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of scaling products from samples to full-scale production.
• Ensure products meet standards of quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with NPD, Technical, and Operations teams.

Skills

Process development

Project management

Communication across departments

Process optimisation

Education

Degree in Food Science or related discipline

Job description

About the role

Are you a technically minded and hands‑on food professional looking to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK’s most respected food manufacturers as a Senior Process Technologist, playing a key role in bringing innovative new products from concept to launch.

What you’ll do

As part of a collaborative and forward‑thinking team, you’ll be at the heart of process development – taking ownership of scaling up products from kitchen samples to full‑scale production. Working closely with NPD, Technical and Operations teams, you will ensure that every product not only meets the highest standards of quality, cost and efficiency but also delights consumers and performs consistently on the factory floor.

Why join us

You’ll be joining a business that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence in manufacturing. With a culture built around continuous improvement and a passion for food, this is a fantastic environment for a driven professional who enjoys problem‑solving, process optimisation, and seeing great ideas come to life.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you’ll have proven experience as a Process Technologist or Senior Process Technologist within the food manufacturing industry, ideally working with major retailers. You will be confident communicating across multiple departments, managing projects, and adapting to a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment. A degree in Food Science or a related discipline is desirable, along with a genuine enthusiasm for food, innovation and process excellence.

Additional Information

Please note: this client is unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Danielle Bailey on (phone number removed) or (url removed).