Training & Technical Advisor

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd; Worcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Training & Technical Advisor to provide expert support in the baking industry. The role involves delivering training, assisting with product development, and offering technical guidance to customers. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Food Technology and strong baking experience. This position presents an exciting opportunity to impact the industry and work on innovative projects.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on baking experience, ideally with industrial production lines.
• Excellent knowledge of baking processes and raw materials.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and guidance to customers.
• Assist with new product development and existing product development projects.
• Deliver technical training on baking processes and ingredients.

Skills

Baking process knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Customer communication

Collaborative teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Food Technology

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Training & Technical Advisor

Location: Worcester

Are you an experienced baking professional with strong technical knowledge and a passion for innovation? Our client is looking for a Training & Technical Advisor to join our team and provide expert support to customers across the baking industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support and guidance to customers, including bakery process advice.
• Assist with new product development (NPD) and existing product development (EPD) projects.
• Develop tailor-made products and conduct baking trials.
• Represent the business at trade fairs, customer events, and demonstrations.
• Deliver technical training to colleagues, partners, and customers on baking processes, ingredients, yeast, sourdough, and mixes.
• Stay up to date with market trends, customer needs, competitor activity, and product developments.

About You:

• Degree in Food Technology or equivalent background in the baking industry.
• Strong hands-on baking experience, ideally including industrial production lines.
• Excellent knowledge of baking processes, raw materials, and industry products.
• Confident communicator with a customer-focused approach.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Collaborative team player, able to work across different departments.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willing to travel as required.

What's on Offer:

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your technical expertise in a role that blends problem-solving, training, and customer interaction. You'll have the chance to work on exciting projects, contribute to product development, and play a key role in supporting the baking industry.