Process Technologist - 12 Month FTC (Maternity Cover)
Location: Rogerstone (Newport)
Working Hours: 8am - 4pm, Monday to Friday with flexibility for occasional weekend and night shifts during product launches.
Competitive Salary + Benefits + Training
About Us
Welcome to 2 Sisters Food Group! As the UK's largest food manufacturer with a turnover exceeding £3 billion and a dedicated team of over 13,500 employees, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality. Our Rogerstone site is not just any facility; it’s Europe’s largest ready meals hub, continuously evolving through significant investments to deliver high-quality meals for a diverse clientele. Here, we embody our mantra: “Making Every Meal Moment Special.”
About the Role
As a Process Technologist, you will be at the forefront of transforming concept-approved products into full-scale production. This role is your chance to work with a variety of cuisines while ensuring that customer requirements, product specifications, and food safety standards are met. You’ll be instrumental in factory trials, pre-production activities, and launches, collaborating with various teams to achieve outstanding results. This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract for maternity cover.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage factory trials, ensuring technical, safety, and legal compliance.
* Lead pre-production and product launches for seamless transitions to production.
* Oversee customer quality panels, approvals, and quality contracts.
* Collaborate on New Product Development (NPD), Existing Product Development (EPD), and Value Optimisation (VO) initiatives.
* Balance factory work, administrative tasks, and sample preparation.
About You
This role is ideal for a food enthusiast who thrives on product development, possesses excellent organizational skills, and can juggle multiple projects with ease.
Key Requirements:
* Some exposure to food processing or manufacturing is essential; a factory background is preferred (e.g., roles from "Phoebe" upward).
* Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and timelines effectively.
* Detail-oriented, hands-on, and confident in cross-functional collaboration.
Benefits:
* A stable work environment with ongoing site investment and training opportunities.
* Refer a friend scheme.
* Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid, providing free and confidential support services 365 days a year.
* Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - enjoy 50% off for friends and family at Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner, and Burger & Cocktails.
* Cycle2Work Scheme.
Why Join Us?
At Rogerstone, you will be part of a fast-paced and dynamic team at Europe’s largest ready meals site. Gain hands-on experience in large-scale food production while delivering world-class products and advancing your career in product development. Join us and make a difference!