Job Advert Join Our New Product Development team at The Compleat Food Group! Do you have a passion for food, looking to expand your knowledge and grow your career in a fast-paced sector of the food industry? Our NPD team are searching for a Senior Process Development Technologist based in our Ebbw Vale manufacturing site! About The Compleat Food Group At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat. We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice. With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better. Working Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:30am-5pm and Friday: 8:30am-4pm Location: Ebbw Vale, NP23 5SD Our South Wales operation specialises in chilled dips, houmous, sandwich fillings, toppings and marinades Purpose: To support in the effective delivery of New Product Development (NPD), Existing Product Development (EPD) and Continuous Improvement across manufacturing sites in line with company and customer category plans. Your Duties Will Include: * Delivery of the scale up of products and process agenda within agreed timescales, responsible for all stages of the critical path of projects * Organise process trials including ingredient and packaging orders, working closely with production and planning teams * Lead pre- and post-trial meetings included detailed paperwork for every trial. * Lead the Process teams to move product from kitchen to factory, ensuring all aspects of product quality and food safety are met * Validations including nutritional, shelf-life, pack weight, sensory and organoleptic * Support the Process Manager in the innovation agenda at site taking key role in feasibility meetings and costing builds. * Lead process team documentation to support product development to an auditable standard * Lead the launch of product to agreed standards and review products post-launch * Understand and drive proactive process development initiatives which push production boundaries * Support the organising of customer visits, sample sending and benchmarking panels * Promote health and safety culture by following all H&S requirements during kitchen and process development work * Line management support to Junior Process Technologists and deputise for Process Development Manager when required. Experience: * HND/Degree in food based/manufacturing subject (desirable) * Process Development experience * Strong food manufacturing experience within an FMCG environment * HACCP / Food Safety Training Key Skills: * Planning, organisation and project management * Communicating at different levels of seniority * Presentation skills * Trial running / data analysis * Identifying solutions * Good computing skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams Qualities: * A passion for food - product tasting is required across multiple categories * Problem solving * Enthusiasm to learn and grow * Self-Motivated * Flexible attitude * A team player with well-developed interpersonal skills Why Join Us? At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and career growth: Financial & Lifestyle Benefits: * Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension * 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra * Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform * Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store * Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand * EV charging points - available at selected sites Health & Wellbeing: * 24/7 access to Grocery Aid for free financial, emotional, and practical support * Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts * Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes * Online wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resources * Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid Career Growth & Development: * Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS) * Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role * Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations * Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey * Recognition through Club Compleat rewards Community & Culture: * 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you * Charity initiatives and fundraising events * Team socials to connect and celebrate together * Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat * New baby gift for new parents The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace. We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed. Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process. Recruitment Agencies: We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team. If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to recruitment@compleatfood.com [recruitment@compleatfood.com] and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.