Our client is a global leader in the food manufacturing sector, supplying high-quality products to major retailers. Due to continued growth and innovation, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Process Technologist to join their Product Development team.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being close to the factory floor while also working cross-functionally with technical, commercial, operations, and external partners to deliver new and improved products to market.
The successful candidate will play a key role in driving process development, supporting product launches, and ensuring consistency, safety, and quality across production.
The role will involve supporting the Process Development Manager with the preparation and coordination of new and modified product launches. You will arrange and oversee production trials, ensuring processes are robust, repeatable, and compliant with food safety requirements. You will coordinate trial follow-ups, product sampling, and lessons learned, and work closely with Technical and Production teams to develop product specifications and support accurate set-up within the business ERP system.
You will collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Technical colleagues to resolve production issues, work with ingredient and packaging suppliers to establish or improve supply solutions, and take responsibility for artwork approval across your product portfolio. The role includes regular contact with retailer technologists, occasional store visits for product evaluation, and ad-hoc travel to customers and suppliers.
The successful candidate must hold a third-level qualification (diploma or degree) in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related discipline. A recognised Food Safety qualification such as REHIS would be advantageous.
A thorough understanding of food processing and the systems that underpin food safety is essential. This role requires flexibility, as working hours may include weekends, night shifts, and other non-standard hours in line with business needs. Business travel is required on an ad-hoc basis.
You will bring a genuine enthusiasm for food and food manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive, collaborative approach to your work. You will be well organised, highly detail-focused, and able to perform under pressure while adapting quickly to changing situations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with a willingness to continuously learn and stay up to date with customer and market requirements.
Applicants must have proven experience in a similar role within food manufacturing, ideally working with major retail customers, and a demonstrable track record of delivering high-quality work to deadlines.
The role offers a competitive salary, pension, and a comprehensive employee benefits package, including gym membership, retail discount vouchers, and health and wellbeing support. Ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities are also available.
A full job description and company brief will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your most up-to-date CV to Simon Norris