Job Description
Are you a Senior Process Technologist ready to elevate your career with one of the UK’s most respected and ambitious food manufacturers?
We're recruiting on behalf of a household name in the food industry – a business with 80 years of heritage, a £250m turnover, and exciting growth plans to hit £300m+ in the next three years.
*This role requires a candidate with an existing right to work in the UK*
Location: Manchester
Sites: 2 UK manufacturing facilities
Team: 1,500+ employees
Clients: M&S, Tesco, Sainsbury’s
Products: Iconic, high-profile, and loved by millions
The Opportunity:
Join a revitalised NPD team under new leadership as a Senior Process Development Technologist. You’ll be central to launching innovative products and driving efficiencies in a large-scale ambient production environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and validate factory trials
* Own end-to-end project timelines with a focus on efficiency
* Present to top-tier retail partners
* Support and manage a small team, stepping up when needed
* Collaborate cross-functionally with NPD, production, and technical teams
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
* 2+ years in a senior process role (Food Manufacturing experience is a must)
* A degree in Food Science or Food Technology
* Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
* A proactive, forward-thinking mindset with leadership ambition
Key benefits
* Competitive salary starting at £42,000+
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* 5% pension contribution
* Ongoing training and development
* The chance to influence NPD for iconic UK products
This is more than a job — it’s your opportunity to be part of a company transforming its future, where your expertise will have real impact.
Ready to take the next step? Apply now with your latest CV — we’re shortlisting immediately!
*This role requires a candidate with an existing right to work in the UK*
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