Overview
You could be part of the innovation, research, & technology that guides the global Food and Drink industry. Campden BRI provides science, technology and innovation support to the food and drink industry. Our Process Innovation Team supports our members and clients with consultancy, project work and training activities in the thermal processing area, including process development, validation and optimisation. This encompasses heating (e.g. cooking, pasteurisation and sterilisation) and cooling (chilling and freezing) processes.
Due to the work you do, there's an exciting travel element to this role – UK, Europe and globally. Expenses are paid for work trips across the globe; recent trips include Turkey, Iceland, Jamaica, South Africa, Italy and Spain.
We offer training, support and career progression. We’re passionate about harnessing and encouraging new talent in our business and the industry! You will work in a range of different food & drink manufacturing sectors, growing your skills and knowledge.
Responsibilities
* Visit multiple food & drink manufacturing sites – gaining insight into various manufacturing processes, equipment, and practices.
* Support technical projects, as guided by the line manager, both offsite and at Campden. This will principally involve validation work but may also include consultancy or training.
* Contribute to thermal processing related research projects.
* Interpret data and results and incorporate them into client reports.
* Manage equipment and related records required for contract work, including equipment maintenance, calibration, consumable stock levels, and bookings.
* Respond to direct technical enquiries from our thermal processing client base.
* Prepare project proposals/tenders for clients to a level agreed with the line manager.
* Use data trackers and log thermal temperatures, identify cold spots and use heat mapping.
Qualifications
* Graduate in Chemical Engineering or Food Science/Technology.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Demonstrable skills in report writing and data analysis.
* Effective time‑management skills related to delivery and business practices.
* Full UK/EU driving licence, own transport and ability to travel freely worldwide.
* Keen interest in the food industry, ideally across multiple food sectors, including heat‑preserved foods and chilled/frozen sectors.
* Self‑driven and motivated.
* Naturally inquisitive and passionate about technical excellence.
* Can work autonomously as well as within a team.
* Good working knowledge of MS Office.
Benefits
* Hybrid working options.
* Opportunity to travel to Europe and globally – paid for.
* Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards.
* 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
* Buy and sell holiday scheme.
* Generous work‑save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%.
* Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays).
* Subsidised onsite restaurant.
* £27,000 pa; we regret we cannot offer visa sponsorship and can only consider candidates who hold the right to work in the UK.
* Working hours – Monday to Friday, 8.45 am to 5.15 pm (4.30 pm finish on Fridays).
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