Job Details
Client: Kandhu Recruitment
Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 8b393e7b8f12
Job Views: 3
Posted: 15.05.2025
Expiry Date: 29.06.2025
Job Description
Reporting to the Head of UK Packaging, the Packaging & Process Technologist will act as a key link between the product development and the production line.
The Business
Our client is a vibrant, fast-growing manufacturer of premium snack foods, supplying most major retailers with branded and retailer own-label products.
The Role
* Ensure the smooth scale-up and process development for new products, from concept to launch, ensuring technical and quality standards are met.
* Challenge current factory processes to find continuous improvement, efficiency, and value engineering opportunities to ensure consistent product quality.
* Identify and help implement new technologies to support the company's Product Innovation Strategy.
* Plan and execute factory trials as part of the EPD and NPD programmes.
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the product and process portfolio, working closely with Technical, Operations, and Engineering teams to implement changes effectively.
The Ideal Candidate
* Enthusiastic, initiative-taker, well-organized, and reliable.
* A passionate, driven 'foodie' with a strong understanding of fast-paced food manufacturing processes. Product consistency is essential to meet customer requirements.
* Degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field, with experience in FMCG food manufacturing sectors.
* Knowledge of food manufacturing processes, including raw material preparation, extrusion, frying, baking, sheeting, and flavoring, in NPD, Process, or Development Technologist roles.
If interested in this Packaging & Process Technologist position and wish to learn more, please contact us.
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