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Pilot Plant Technologist

United Kingdom, Chipping Campden 27000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted February 18, 2026
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Job Description

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.

Job Responsibility

  • Executing technical food and beverage related projects / research, much of which will be practical work in our pilot plant facilities
  • Developing knowledge of a huge range of equipment to include operation, maintenance and records (60%)
  • A good balance of office-based activities collecting project data and preparing client reports (20%)
  • In time, providing support to practical delivery on training courses and presentation on external/internal training courses (5%)
  • Assisting in health & safety, hygiene, good manufacturing activities (10%)
  • Contribute to idea generation for the group (5%)

Requirements

  • 1-2 years Industrial food manufacturing experience would be an advantage
  • A degree in Food Science & Nutrition, Food Science & Technology or equivalent or 3+ years experience in the industry with A levels or equivalent will also be considered
  • Good verbal & communication skills
  • A passion in food and interest in food processing equipment
  • A strong team player with a willingness to learn new skills
  • Effective time management skills relating to effective delivery and business practices
  • Full UK/EU driving license

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

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