Quality standards are achieved. To support trials and validate factory processes, suggesting any improvements, efficiencies and potential value without being detrimental to finished product quality.
Responsibilities
* Support the transition of a product from kitchen concept to production in line with assigned critical path.
* Generate, update, and maintain internal factory recipe paperwork.
* Organise and execute factory trials ensuring accurate data collection and communication of results.
* Organise nutritional and shelf‑life samples from each factory trial.
* Collaborate with different departments including production, technical, Supply Chain, Goods‑in and Despatch to optimise recipes and processes.
* Collect and analyse data to validate product performance.
* Liaise with customers for feedback on trials, pre‑production and launch samples.
* All trialled products to be organoleptically assessed and quality attributes recorded.
Qualifications & Experience
* Passion for food, looking to continue a career within food manufacturing.
* Previous experience in a process, technical or NPD role (desirable).
* Degree‑level or equivalent in food‑based/manufacturing subject (desirable).
* Good IT skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
* Good interpersonal skills to work people at different levels.
* Organisation and time‑management skills.
* Attention to detail.
Benefits
* 33 Days annual leave.
* 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year.
* Online and high‑street retailer discount scheme.
* Employee well‑being and community support groups.
* Charity initiatives and team events.
* 24/7 access to Grocery Aid (free financial, emotional and practical support).
* Physical wellbeing benefits: free on‑demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
* Online wellbeing benefits.
* Free financial wellbeing: mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools.
Location & Hours
* Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 0BB.
* Hours: Monday‑Friday, 8:30‑17:00 with occasional flexibility required for trial times.
* Salary: £27,000 – £29,000.
Process Development Technologist – Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Purpose: To support food concepts from kitchen through the manufacturing process to launch, ensuring technical and
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