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What will I be doing?
As a Development Technologist, you will join the Development team in a distinctive, ambitious, and trusted food manufacturing company committed to making great British dairy the right way. You will assist with the development process of new products from concept through to launch.
Key responsibilities will include:
1. Preparation of kitchen samples for major retailer meetings
2. Managing and running product factory trials
3. Controlling ingredient and packaging stocks
4. Conducting post-trial analysis, including shelf life assessment
5. Supporting customer presentations and visits
6. Working closely with Customer Development Managers and covering some responsibilities during their absence
7. Collaborating with the Commercial and Technical teams
8. Maintaining safety and hygiene standards
What do I need?
* A food qualification or previous food manufacturing or catering experience
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks
* A passion for and interest in food and food trends
* Basic IT skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
* A can-do attitude
Why should I join the family?
We’re an independent, British company proud to produce the highest quality yogurts, desserts, and ice cream under the Yeo Valley brand for many of the UK’s major retailers. Operating from four dairies and two logistics centres in Somerset and Devon, we employ over 1700 staff and produce more than 25% of the UK’s packaged yogurt.
We offer a host of benefits including:
* 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
* Non-contributory pension scheme
* Annual bonus (as part of the Employee Benefit Trust, based on company performance)
* Life cover
* Healthcare cashback plan
* Cycle to work scheme
* Subsidised Yeo Valley products and services
* Preferential rates with our partners
* Learning and development opportunities; we’re committed to employee growth
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