Looking to kick‑start your career in the food industry?
At Hain, we’re looking for a curious, organized and enthusiastic Technologist to join our Making Things Right (Technical + R&D) team on a 12-month fixed‑term contract.
This is an exciting opportunity for an early career candidate or recent graduate looking to gain hands‑on experience within the food technical space, working for one of the UK’s most loved baby food brands.
You’ll gain real exposure across technical, quality, artwork, specifications, exports and customer complaints, working closely with experienced professionals in a fast‑paced FMCG environment.
About Us
Ella’s Kitchen was founded with a mission to help little ones develop healthy relationships with food. Today, our products are sold across the UK and internationally, and we remain passionate about doing the right thing for children, parents and the planet.
We’re proud to be part of an accredited B Corp business, with our values at the heart of everything we do: Own It | Foster Inclusion | Be Curious | Win Together | Childlike
What You’ll Be Doing
* Supporting customer complaint investigations and reporting
* Analysing technical data and trends
* Managing artwork processes and approvals
* Supporting export documentation for international markets
* Completing product specifications and technical documentation
* Supporting audits and certification management
* Liaising with internal teams, suppliers and external partners
This role offers fantastic exposure to how a food brand operates behind the scenes and is a brilliant stepping stone into a career in food technical, quality or R&D.
What We’re Looking For
* Have recently graduated (or are graduating soon) in Food Science, Nutrition, Food Technology, Food Marketing or a related discipline
* Are highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Enjoy problem solving and learning new things
* Are confident using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
* Have a proactive, can‑do attitude
* Are excited by the idea of working within the food industry
The Details
* 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract
* Full-time, Monday to Friday
* Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week at our office near Henley-on-Thames
* 25 days holiday
Why Join Ella’s?
* Hands‑on experience in a leading FMCG food brand
* Excellent learning and development opportunities
* Support from a dedicated Ella’s Buddy
* Friendly, collaborative and values‑led culture
* Beautiful countryside office environment
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