Food Manufacturing - Process Optimisation - Product Innovation
Are you a hands-on Process Technologist who thrives on turning innovative product ideas into scalable, commercially successful products?
Do you enjoy solving manufacturing challenges, improving production efficiency and working cross-functionally to bring high-quality products to market?
At Bulk, were on an incredible journey to become the worlds leading active nutrition brand, and were looking for a Process Technologist to help optimise and scale the next generation of products across our manufacturing network.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing and most exciting names in sports nutrition, where innovation, pace and continuous improvement sit at the heart of everything we do.
The Role at a Glance:
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Process Technologist
Colchester
Competitive Salary
Plus PerkBox, Pension, Healthcare, Staff Discounts, Enhanced Family Leave & More
Full Time - Permanent
Company: Award-Winning Active Nutrition & Sports Brand
Pedigree: One of the UKs fastest-growing wellness and sports nutrition businesses
Culture: Ambitious | Fast-Paced | Innovative | Collaborative | Commercially Driven
Your Background / Skills: Process Technology, Food Manufacturing, Process Optimisation, Continuous Improvement, HACCP, GMP, Scale-Up, FMCG, Sports Nutrition
Who we are:
Bulk is on an incredible journey, with a mission to move from a manufacturing-led retailer to a destination brand for active nutrition.
We are shaking up the sports nutrition industry through disruptive marketing, bold innovation and a relentless focus on product quality and customer experience.
What sets Bulk apart is our people.
We want passionate risk-takers. We want people who challenge thinking, embrace innovation and thrive in fast-moving environments where ideas quickly become reality.
With significant investment in growth, manufacturing capability and innovation, this is an exciting time to join a business that is scaling rapidly both in the UK and internationally.
Ready to help shape the future of active nutrition manufacturing?
The Opportunity:
As a Process Technologist, youll play a key role in turning innovative product concepts into scalable, commercially successful realities.
Sitting at the heart of product delivery, youll ensure both new and existing products are manufactured safely, consistently and efficiently across our production network.
Working cross-functionally with Innovation, Technical, Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams, youll help lead process optimisation from factory trial through to full commercial launch.
Youll also play a key role supporting continuous improvement, troubleshooting production challenges and helping drive right-first-time manufacturing performance.
What your day might look like:
Product Development
Acting as the technical link between Innovation and Manufacturing during NPD and EPD projects
Translating formulation and product briefs into scalable manufacturing processes
Assessing process feasibility, identifying risks and recommending process modifications
Leading and documenting production trials from pilot through to full commercial scale
Creating and updating SOPs, process parameters and equipment settings
Process Development & Optimisation
Analysing manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities
Supporting automation, machinery upgrades and technology integration projects
Developing and validating process controls, CCPs and quality parameters
Performing root-cause analysis and implementing CAPAs for process deviations
Technical Support & Problem Solving
Providing hands-on support across mixing, blending, encapsulation, tabletting and sachet filling processes
Troubleshooting equipment, material flow and in-process quality issues
Working with Supplier Technical teams on raw material behaviour and technical specifications
Documentation & Compliance
Producing manufacturing instructions, validation records and batch documentation
Supporting HACCP, GMP, BRC, ISO and FSMS compliance requirements
Supporting risk assessments, specification updates and change control processes
Maintaining master data ownership and process documentation accuracy
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Working closely with Innovation, Technical, Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams
Supporting manufacturability, stability and product feasibility discussions
Helping drive right-first-time production and strong commercial execution
Supporting training and continuous improvement initiatives across operations
About You:
Previous experience as a Process Technologist within food, beverage, FMCG, nutraceutical or sports nutrition manufacturing
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments
Knowledge of processing equipment including mixers, blenders and fillers
Understanding of HACCP, GMP, food safety and quality systems
Experience supporting process optimisation, scale-up or continuous improvement projects
Hands-on, practical and solutions-focused mindset
Strong problem-solving and analytical capability
Able to interpret technical data, production results and analytical reports
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Added Bonus If You Have:
Experience within sports nutrition manufacturing
Experience with powdered or blended product manufacturing
Familiarity with stage-gate innovation processes
LEAN, Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodology experience
What are the gains?
Birthday day off
PerkBox subscription
60% discount on Bulk products
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Medicash healthcare support
Volunteering day
Cycle to Work scheme
Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
Bulk pantry
Team socials and Friday drinks fridge
If youre excited by the opportunity to help scale innovative nutrition products inside one of the industrys fastest-growing brands, wed love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the future of sports nutrition manufacturing.
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