Process Technologist

• Scale-Up & Factory Trials: Partner with NPD to translate recipes into scalable manufacturing processes
• Plan, coordinate and lead factory trials, refining processes to deliver consistent quality and optimal performance
• Process Optimisation: Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve line efficiency
• Support Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean initiatives through data-driven analysis and practical solutions
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure products consistently meet food safety, legal and retailer standards
• Work closely with QA and Technical teams to maintain audit readiness and compliance excellence
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with NPD, Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations to deliver successful product launches
• Act as a key link between development and production teams
• Documentation & Process Control: Maintain accurate process specifications, SOPs and trial documentation
• Support consistent batch production and ensure audit documentation is up to date
• Problem Solving: Investigate production challenges and implement effective, data-led solutions
• Take a proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Health & Safety: Champion safe working practices and contribute to site-wide H&S initiatives

• Experience within a manufacturing environment (Technical, Production or Development), or a relevant graduate background
• Good understanding of QA principles and food safety (Level 2+ preferred)
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational and time management skills
• Confident communicator who works effectively across teams
• Analytical problem-solver comfortable working with data and CI tools
• Health & Safety aware and proficient in Microsoft Office

Experience in roasting or frying processes would be advantageous

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 4% employer / 5% employee pension contribution
• Life assurance (4x basic salary)
• Salary sacrifice schemes including enhanced pension contributions, Cycle to Work and Electric Car scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Healthcare cash plan via Paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling) valued at over £400 per year