Why Greencore?
We’re a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK, with a purpose to make everyday taste better.
We’re a vibrant, fast-paced food manufacturer employing 13,300 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots nationwide. We supply a wide range of food products to UK retailers, including sandwiches, soups, sushi, cooking sauces, pickles, and ready meals. In FY24, our revenues reached £1.8bn.
Our extensive distribution network, comprising 17 depots, enables over 10,500 daily deliveries of chilled and frozen products, including third-party goods.
At Spalding, we have around 540 colleagues producing coleslaw, potato salad, salad bar products, pasta salads, and grains for major UK retailers like Morrisons, Co-op, Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury’s, Nando’s, and Pizza Hut. Our site features a restaurant offering hot food to staff.
What you’ll be doing
As a Process Development Technologist, you will manage manufacturing projects related to process development and line trials.
* Support the creation of customer and factory specifications, ensuring accurate product labelling.
* Plan, prepare, and execute process development and line trials to meet customer needs and improve processes.
* Provide guidance to manufacturing teams to implement new practices for efficiency.
* Monitor process trends to ensure timely launches, process optimization, and clear communication with customers.
* Identify and facilitate continuous improvement projects and trials for product and process enhancements.
* Document all line trials, ensuring compliance with food safety, quality standards, and customer specifications.
* Assess equipment capabilities to meet standards and drive improvements.
* Maintain a safe working environment in line with Health, Safety, and Environment policies.
What we’re looking for
We are recognized in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality.
* Degree in food science or related field (desired).
* Qualifications such as Level 3 Food Hygiene, Level 2 Health and Safety, HACCP, Sensory Training, Microbiological Training (essential).
* Experience in evaluating shelf-life results and interpreting customer codes of practice.
* Proficiency with computer programs and analyzing project results.
* Knowledge of legal labelling legislation and retailer systems (desirable).
* Understanding of relevant technology and key performance indicators.
* Skills in GMP, hygiene, legal labelling, and weight legislation.
Essential
* Experience in food manufacturing processes.
* Ability to participate in taste panels.
* Experience signing off packaging and artwork.
* This role is Monday-Friday; flexibility required during trials.
If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, driving our future success.
What you’ll get in return
* Competitive salary and benefits.
* Holidays, pension (up to 8%), life insurance (up to 4x salary).
* Company share scheme, qualifications, employee discounts, wellbeing resources, and enhanced policies.
We support your development through on-the-job training and career growth opportunities.
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