Food Technologist Near Bath £35 - £40 per hour (umbrella) Hybrid working 3 - 6 month contract Jelly Technical is recruiting on behalf of a well-established food manufacturer near Bath for an experienced Food Technologist to support the business during a key period of activity. This is a hybrid contract role offering flexibility alongside hands-on technical involvement within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The contract is initially expected to run for 3 to 6 months, with a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to work with a collaborative and commercially focused technical team. Additional details include: Hybrid working model (site-based and remote) Immediate or short-notice start preferred Opportunity to work on active NPD, and technical improvement projects Exposure to a high-standard food manufacturing operationAs a Interim Food Technologist, your key responsibilities will include: Supporting NPD projects from concept through to launch Maintaining and updating product specifications and technical documentation Ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, legality and customer standards Liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders including suppliers and customers Supporting factory trials, shelf-life testing and technical investigations Assisting with audits, customer queries and continuous improvement activitiesWhat You'll Bring: Proven experience in a food tec...