Process Technologist The Role As a Process Technologist, you'll be instrumental in bringing innovative products to life - taking them from kitchen concept to full-scale factory production. You'll ensure every product meets the highest standards of quality, safety and customer expectation, while driving efficiency across our manufacturing processes. Key Responsibilities Scale-Up & Factory Trials Partner with NPD to translate recipes into scalable manufacturing processes. Plan, coordinate and lead factory trials, refining processes to deliver consistent quality and optimal performance. Process Optimisation Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve line efficiency. Support Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean initiatives through data-driven analysis and practical solutions. Quality & Compliance Ensure products consistently meet food safety, legal and retailer standards. Work closely with QA and Technical teams to maintain audit readiness and compliance excellence. Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with NPD, Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations to deliver successful product launches. Act as a key link between development and production teams. Documentation & Process Control Maintain accurate process specifications, SOPs and trial documentation. Support consistent batch production and ensure audit documentation is up to date. Problem Solving Investigate production challenges and implement effective, data-led solutions. Take a proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational excellence. Health & Safety Champion safe working practices and contribute to site-wide H&S initiatives. About You Experience within a manufacturing environment (Technical, Production or Development), or a relevant graduate background. Good understanding of QA principles and food safety (Level 2 preferred). Detail-oriented with strong organisational and time management skills. Confident communicator who works effectively across teams. Analytical problem-solver comfortable working with data and CI tools. Health & Safety aware and proficient in Microsoft Office. Experience in roasting or frying processes would be advantageous. What We Offer 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 4% employer / 5% employee pension contribution Life assurance (4x basic salary) Salary sacrifice schemes including enhanced pension contributions, Cycle to Work and Electric Car scheme (subject to eligibility) Healthcare cash plan via Paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling) valued at over £400 per year