Process Development Technologist
Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application.Location: Park RoyalSalary: £40,000 - £45,000Hours: Full-timeAre you passionate about food innovation and ready to turn great ideas into real, scalable products? We're working with a leading food manufacturer to find a talented Process Technologist to help bridge the gap between the development kitchen and the factory floor.This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you'll play a key part in bringing new products to life-ensuring they meet high technical and quality standards as they move from concept to launch.What You'll Be Doing
- Leading the scale-up of new products from kitchen to full-scale factory production
- Organising and running factory trials for NPD (New Product Development) and EPD (Existing Product Development) projects
- Driving continuous improvement and value engineering to enhance product quality and efficiency
- Working with cross-functional teams including Technical, Operations, and Engineering to ensure smooth implementation of changes
- Supporting the introduction of new technologies aligned with the Product Development Strategy
- £45,000 salary
- A site-based role at a major food production facility
- Real influence on how new products are developed, tested, and launched
- A chance to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking NPD team
- A degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a similar technical field
- Previous experience in food manufacturing (FMCG), ideally in a process, development, or NPD-focused role
- Understanding of key food production methods-such as extrusion, frying, baking, sheeting, and flavouring
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a drive for continuous improvement
- A genuine enthusiasm for food, innovation, and quality