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Food Development Technologist

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Campden BRI

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United Kingdom , Chipping Campden

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Research and Development

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Salary:

27000.00 GBP / Year
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Supporting food manufacturers and retailers with product innovation including: rheology, new product development, value optimisation, instructional development, pilot plant, quality and food safety manufacturing, thermal processing, new technologies, and regulatory affairs. The aim of the Product and Ingredient Development Team is to provide world class research and development support to the food and beverage industry. A key focus is helping clients to bring innovative products to market in an efficient yet safe manner. The team also provides technical training and support to the industry. This role supports this through the delivery of research and development projects and training activities, particularly within the bakery category. The role will involve practical product developments and ingredient testing, using laboratory and pilot plant equipment as well as desk-based activities.

Job Responsibility:

  • Executing technical food and beverage related projects / research, much of which will be practical work using lab and pilot plant facilities
  • Office-based activities- collecting project data and preparing client reports, liaising with clients and creating proposals
  • Providing support to practical delivery on training courses and presentation on external/internal training courses
  • Assisting in health & safety, hygiene, good manufacturing activities
  • Contribute to idea generation for the group
  • Developing knowledge of a pilot plant equipment to include maintenance and records

Requirements:

  • Graduate or equivalent, with relevant experience within food or beverage manufacture or development
  • A degree in food science or technology is preferable, but other relevant subjects would be considered. Relevant industrial experience may be considered in lieu of higher qualifications
  • Proven competence of working in the food industry, preferably within product development
  • Knowledge of raw materials and / or production methods, processes and food product analysis
  • Experience in using pilot plant equipment however, a bias towards using such equipment would be sufficient
  • Good communication and organisational skills for holding discussions with staff and clients
  • Ability to manage work on a number of projects simultaneously to agreed deadlines
  • Ability to write reports and proposals of varying length and complexity
  • An analytical mind with good attention to detail and the ability to find solutions to complex problems
  • Puts the client/customer and their needs at the heart of everything that we do
  • A strong team player
  • Please note due to our beautiful location in the rural Cotswolds, you will need your own transport
What we offer:
  • Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards
  • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
  • Buy and sell holiday scheme
  • A 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 29, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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