Job Description
Location: Nottingham, UK
Start date: From July 2026
Salary: up to £23K
Contract: Full time, 1 year placement for undergraduates
Reports to: NPD Manager
The company
Adamo Foods is a deeptech food company developing an entirely new generation of meat alternatives, using our proprietary fermentation technology (3x patented). With our ultra realistic whole-cut products (starting with a filet alternative) we’ve landed letters of intent to sell products from some of the largest food distributors and restaurants.
Over 90% of external tasters to date have said the Adamo Filet is the best product they’ve tried. We’re now beginning to scale up to commercial production and sales. We were recently ranked #20 in the Startups 100 index for the UK’s best new startups.
The role
We’re looking for a Junior Product Developer to join the New Product Development team on a 1-year industrial placement.
You will be responsible for supporting the NPD team in both new and existing product development of our mycelium-based meat alternatives. You will need to balance input into strategic projects and routine day-to-day development tasks.
This person will have initiative and drive, keen to gain experience working in the Food Industry and a willingness to get stuck in. You will be eager to challenge and apply your relevant studies to developing our ground breaking meat alternatives
Key responsibilities
* Support the NPD team in creation and scale up of mycelium-based meat free products
* Own and optimise the Adamo shelf life protocol to ensure product quality, safety, and consistency throughout its intended life.
* Assist in the day-to-day lab/pilot production and maintenance of our brand new facility in Nottingham
* Collaborate cross functionally with the fermentation team to support the fermentation production
Requirements
* Following a path to a degree level qualification in Food Science/Food technology/Food Manufacturing/Chemical Engineering, at a minimum 2.1 grade or equivalent experience
* Someone who is positive, proactive and able to get stuff done with a can-do attitude
* Team player - work within NPD team and wider business to achieve goals
* Great communication skills with the ability to articulate findings in presentations and reports in a concise way
* Computer literate (Microsoft Office and Google Workspace)
* Passion for food, the plant-based industry, and sustainability
* The right to work in the UK, unfortunately we’re not able to sponsor visas for this role
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Flexible working
* Team socials and away days and regular product tastings
We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, with equal opportunities for all applicants on the basis of merit. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or national origin. All applications are welcome.
How to apply
Please send your CV to Kate@adamofoods.com.