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Development Technologist
Date: 25 Jul 2025
Location: Barnsley, GB
Development Technologist
Permanent
Based in Carlton, Barnsley
We LOVE food at Premier Foods. We love how it brings people together and provides moments of pleasure in a busy world. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for over a century, and we are constantly innovating to enrich life through food. Our brands are in 93% of British households.
As one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, we are committed to the UK, employing over 4,000 colleagues across 15 manufacturing sites and offices nationwide. About 96% of our products are made in the UK from quality, sustainably sourced ingredients, primarily from British suppliers and farmers.
Do you offer:
* BSc Food Science/Technology or related degree
* Intermediate Food Hygiene
* HNC Food Science/Technology
* BTEC Food Science
* 1-2 years development experience preferred, but recent graduates are encouraged to apply
* A passion for food and its creation
* Innovative thinking and a hunger to develop your skills
* Willingness to work as part of a team and independently
* Strong organisational skills
* A flair for baking and creative cooking
* Ability and desire to work across office, test bakery, and production environments
As a New Product Development Technologist in Sweet Treats, you will work on beloved brands like Mr Kipling, developing exciting cakes such as Cherry Bakewell, Fondant Fancies, Battenberg, and Angel Slices. You will support innovation launch plans and be involved from concept to launch, developing new products and improving existing ones. You will gain hands-on experience in the test bakery, scaling products onto factory equipment, and understanding ingredient functionality, working directly with suppliers.
What we offer in return:
* Pension
* Life assurance
* Wide range of online and in-house training
* Employee discount scheme with access to nationwide retailers
Ready to apply?
Click apply and submit an up-to-date CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.
A great British food company
Premier Foods is one of Britain’s largest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues across 13 manufacturing sites and offices nationwide. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for over a century and are found in 90% of British households.
We believe in inclusion, authenticity, and individuality. We aim to ensure all colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued, and encouraged to bring their true selves to work, regardless of who they are, what they look like, who they love, or what they believe. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.
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