Trainee Food Technologist

CV Technical; Evesham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in the food technology sector is seeking a Trainee Food Technologist in Evesham. This role offers full training and hands-on experience in food quality and compliance. Ideal for individuals passionate about food safety and eager to learn about the food industry. The company offers a supportive environment and a stable career path.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in food technology, quality assurance, or the food industry.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and organisational skills.
• Proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with technical team to develop skills in food safety and quality.
• Monitor and manage on-site quality issues, collaborating with departments.
• Assist in maintaining BRCGS compliance and audit documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

IT literacy (Excel, Word, databases)

Education

Education in food science, agriculture, or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Trainee Food Technologist - Evesham
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum
Working Days: Monday to Friday

Are you passionate about food quality and safety? Looking to build a career in the food industry? We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Food Technologist to join our team in Evesham, where you'll receive full training and hands-on experience across all areas of food technology, quality, and compliance.

This role is ideal for someone who is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and ready to grow within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with and be trained by members of the technical team to develop skills in food safety, auditing, supplier approval, quality, and customer communication.
• Build a strong understanding of all key categories at the company.
• Support in monitoring and managing on-site quality issues, collaborating with other departments.
• Learn to update and maintain product specifications internally and on customer databases.
• Gain comprehensive knowledge of the companies processes and departments.
• Assist with projects, product assessments, benchmarking, sampling, and supplier approval.
• Develop skills to create, present, and maintain reports and analytical data for meetings and complaint investigations.
• Conduct store visits to review product quality, compliance, and investigate customer complaints.
• Support packaging and artwork projects, ensuring technical accuracy and brand compliance.
• Assist in maintaining BRCGS compliance, audit documentation, and follow-up actions.

What We're Looking For

• A genuine interest in food technology, quality assurance, or the food industry.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and organisational skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to learn new skills.
• IT literacy (Excel, Word, and database systems).
• Ideally, some experience or education in food science, agriculture, or a related discipline - though full training will be provided.

This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in food technology with a company committed to quality, innovation, and professional development.

If you're motivated by quality, innovation, and collaboration - we'd love to hear from you!

In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for a technically motivated engineer. If you feel this is of interest, please send your CV directly to Thomas Barkes at or call for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed)