Technical & Innovation Specialist

Trades Workforce Solutions; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy business in the UK is seeking a Technical & Innovation Specialist to support customers in product development and solve technical challenges. This role involves frequent travel across the UK & Ireland and requires a background in food science or ingredients. Ideal candidates are confident, curious, and enjoy customer interaction. You will join a collaborative team and benefit from extensive training, enhancing both your technical knowledge and career prospects.

Qualifications

• Experience with dairy, bakery, malts, sauces, or plant-based ingredients.
• Confident and curious personality with great customer interaction skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly and adapt to new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support customers and sales teams with recipes, trials, and technical issues.
• Lead training sessions and product demonstrations.
• Contribute to new product launches and innovation projects.
• Work closely with factories to enhance product quality.

Skills

Food science

Customer focus

Technical problem-solving

Presentation skills

Education

Background in food science or food ingredients

Job description

Technical & Innovation Specialist

UK & Ireland | Leading Dairy Business | Customer-Facing Role

Are you passionate about food innovation and working directly with customers?

We’re hiring a Technical & Innovation Specialist to join a market-leading dairy business. You’ll take ownership of your own product range, working hands‑on in UK manufacturing sites and travelling extensively to support customers across the UK & Ireland on their product development and technical challenges.

You’ll be part of a small, collaborative team and receive full training from an industry expert who has been in the role for 20 years—a rare opportunity to build deep technical knowledge and long‑term career growth.

What you’ll do:

• Support customers and sales teams with recipes, trials, and technical problem‑solving
• Lead engaging training sessions and product demonstrations
• Contribute to new product launches and innovation projects
• Work closely with factories to develop and improve products

What we’re looking for:

• Background in food science or food ingredients
• Experience with ingredients such as dairy, bakery, malts, sauces, or plant‑based
• Confident, curious, and customer‑focused
• Happy to travel regularly and enjoy variety in your role

If you’re looking for a hands‑on, people‑facing technical role where you can see your work come to life, this is a standout opportunity.

📩 Interested? Let’s talk.