Are you looking to start or continue your career in New Product Development? We have a new opportunity for a Product Development Technologist to join our NPD team in Middlesbrough! About The Compleat Food Group At The Compleat Food Group, were proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion click apply for full job details
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Are you looking to start or continue your career in New Product Development? We have a new opportunity for a Product Development Technologist to join our NPD team in Middlesbrough! About The Compleat Food Group At The Compleat Food Group, were proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion click apply for full job details
Food Safety & Hygiene Technologist Field-Based Central & Southern England (within approximately 80 miles of Oxford/Northamptonshire) Salary: 30,000 - 40,000 basic salary, depending on experience, plus generous commission structure Hours: Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week Field-based role with home working for administration Flexible working pattern to support customer requirements Occasional evening and out-of-hours site visits required Benefits Company car Mobile phone Pension scheme Business expenses fully covered Ongoing training and professional development Opportunity to develop within a growing technical team Exposure to a wide variety of food manufacturing environments The Opportunity Are you passionate about food safety, hygiene standards and helping customers achieve operational excellence? We're recruiting on behalf of our client for a Food Safety & Hygiene Technologist to join a dynamic and growing team supporting food manufacturers across the UK. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities in a highly varied role. You'll work closely with customers to improve hygiene standards, support compliance, deliver training and provide practical solutions that make a real impact on site performance. No two days are the same. One day you'll be conducting a hygiene audit at a manufacturing facility, the next you'll be delivering training, supporting audit preparation or working alongside commercial colleagues to identify opportunities that enhance customer operations. If you enjoy building relationships, solving problems and spending time out in the field rather than behind a desk, this could be the ideal next step in your career. The Role Food Safety, Compliance & Technical Support Conduct hygiene and compliance audits within food manufacturing environments Carry out chemical usage assessments and site hygiene inspections Deliver customer training on hygiene best practice, chemical safety and product application Support customers with audit preparation and food safety compliance requirements Provide practical recommendations to improve hygiene performance and operational efficiency Keep up to date with relevant legislation, standards and industry developments Customer & Commercial Support Build strong relationships with customers across multiple manufacturing sites Recommend appropriate hygiene solutions based on customer needs Support Key Account Managers with proposals, quotations and presentations Identify opportunities to add value through improved hygiene processes and compliance solutions Coordinate customer visits, service activities and technical support requirements Reporting & Documentation Produce detailed audit reports and compliance documentation Maintain accurate records of customer visits, training activities and audit findings Support the development of customer hygiene management systems and manuals Analyse customer data and trends to identify improvement opportunities About You We're interested in speaking with individuals who have a genuine interest in food safety, hygiene, compliance or technical services within manufacturing environments. You may currently be working as a: Food Safety Technician Hygiene Technologist Quality Technician Technical Assistant Compliance Officer Quality Auditor Graduate Food Technologist Environmental Health Professional You'll Ideally Have Experience within food manufacturing, food safety, hygiene or compliance environments Knowledge of HACCP and food safety principles Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Strong attention to detail and report writing capability A proactive and hands-on approach to problem solving The ability to work independently and manage your own diary A full UK driving licence Desirable Experience Knowledge of BRC, ISO 22000, ISO 14001 and retailer audit requirements Experience delivering training or technical support to customers Familiarity with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications What We're Looking For This role will suit a self-motivated, professional individual who enjoys working directly with customers and has the flexibility to travel extensively throughout the region. You'll be comfortable working in busy manufacturing environments, confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels and motivated by the opportunity to build a long-term career in a growing and evolving sector. If you're looking for a varied field-based role where you can develop your technical expertise, build strong customer relationships and genuinely make a difference to food safety standards, we'd love to hear from you. IND25
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Food Safety & Hygiene Technologist Field-Based Central & Southern England (within approximately 80 miles of Oxford/Northamptonshire) Salary: 30,000 - 40,000 basic salary, depending on experience, plus generous commission structure Hours: Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week Field-based role with home working for administration Flexible working pattern to support customer requirements Occasional evening and out-of-hours site visits required Benefits Company car Mobile phone Pension scheme Business expenses fully covered Ongoing training and professional development Opportunity to develop within a growing technical team Exposure to a wide variety of food manufacturing environments The Opportunity Are you passionate about food safety, hygiene standards and helping customers achieve operational excellence? We're recruiting on behalf of our client for a Food Safety & Hygiene Technologist to join a dynamic and growing team supporting food manufacturers across the UK. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities in a highly varied role. You'll work closely with customers to improve hygiene standards, support compliance, deliver training and provide practical solutions that make a real impact on site performance. No two days are the same. One day you'll be conducting a hygiene audit at a manufacturing facility, the next you'll be delivering training, supporting audit preparation or working alongside commercial colleagues to identify opportunities that enhance customer operations. If you enjoy building relationships, solving problems and spending time out in the field rather than behind a desk, this could be the ideal next step in your career. The Role Food Safety, Compliance & Technical Support Conduct hygiene and compliance audits within food manufacturing environments Carry out chemical usage assessments and site hygiene inspections Deliver customer training on hygiene best practice, chemical safety and product application Support customers with audit preparation and food safety compliance requirements Provide practical recommendations to improve hygiene performance and operational efficiency Keep up to date with relevant legislation, standards and industry developments Customer & Commercial Support Build strong relationships with customers across multiple manufacturing sites Recommend appropriate hygiene solutions based on customer needs Support Key Account Managers with proposals, quotations and presentations Identify opportunities to add value through improved hygiene processes and compliance solutions Coordinate customer visits, service activities and technical support requirements Reporting & Documentation Produce detailed audit reports and compliance documentation Maintain accurate records of customer visits, training activities and audit findings Support the development of customer hygiene management systems and manuals Analyse customer data and trends to identify improvement opportunities About You We're interested in speaking with individuals who have a genuine interest in food safety, hygiene, compliance or technical services within manufacturing environments. You may currently be working as a: Food Safety Technician Hygiene Technologist Quality Technician Technical Assistant Compliance Officer Quality Auditor Graduate Food Technologist Environmental Health Professional You'll Ideally Have Experience within food manufacturing, food safety, hygiene or compliance environments Knowledge of HACCP and food safety principles Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Strong attention to detail and report writing capability A proactive and hands-on approach to problem solving The ability to work independently and manage your own diary A full UK driving licence Desirable Experience Knowledge of BRC, ISO 22000, ISO 14001 and retailer audit requirements Experience delivering training or technical support to customers Familiarity with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications What We're Looking For This role will suit a self-motivated, professional individual who enjoys working directly with customers and has the flexibility to travel extensively throughout the region. You'll be comfortable working in busy manufacturing environments, confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels and motivated by the opportunity to build a long-term career in a growing and evolving sector. If you're looking for a varied field-based role where you can develop your technical expertise, build strong customer relationships and genuinely make a difference to food safety standards, we'd love to hear from you. IND25
Universal Business Team
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Food Safety & Hygiene Technologist Field-Based Central & Southern England (within approximately 80 miles of Oxford/Northamptonshire) Salary: 30,000 - 40,000 basic salary, depending on experience, plus generous commission structure Hours: Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week Field-based role with home working for administration Flexible working pattern to support customer requirements Occasional evening and out-of-hours site visits required Benefits Company car Mobile phone Pension scheme Business expenses fully covered Ongoing training and professional development Opportunity to develop within a growing technical team Exposure to a wide variety of food manufacturing environments The Opportunity Are you passionate about food safety, hygiene standards and helping customers achieve operational excellence? We're recruiting on behalf of our client for a Food Safety & Hygiene Technologist to join a dynamic and growing team supporting food manufacturers across the UK. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities in a highly varied role. You'll work closely with customers to improve hygiene standards, support compliance, deliver training and provide practical solutions that make a real impact on site performance. No two days are the same. One day you'll be conducting a hygiene audit at a manufacturing facility, the next you'll be delivering training, supporting audit preparation or working alongside commercial colleagues to identify opportunities that enhance customer operations. If you enjoy building relationships, solving problems and spending time out in the field rather than behind a desk, this could be the ideal next step in your career. The Role Food Safety, Compliance & Technical Support Conduct hygiene and compliance audits within food manufacturing environments Carry out chemical usage assessments and site hygiene inspections Deliver customer training on hygiene best practice, chemical safety and product application Support customers with audit preparation and food safety compliance requirements Provide practical recommendations to improve hygiene performance and operational efficiency Keep up to date with relevant legislation, standards and industry developments Customer & Commercial Support Build strong relationships with customers across multiple manufacturing sites Recommend appropriate hygiene solutions based on customer needs Support Key Account Managers with proposals, quotations and presentations Identify opportunities to add value through improved hygiene processes and compliance solutions Coordinate customer visits, service activities and technical support requirements Reporting & Documentation Produce detailed audit reports and compliance documentation Maintain accurate records of customer visits, training activities and audit findings Support the development of customer hygiene management systems and manuals Analyse customer data and trends to identify improvement opportunities About You We're interested in speaking with individuals who have a genuine interest in food safety, hygiene, compliance or technical services within manufacturing environments. You may currently be working as a: Food Safety Technician Hygiene Technologist Quality Technician Technical Assistant Compliance Officer Quality Auditor Graduate Food Technologist Environmental Health Professional You'll Ideally Have Experience within food manufacturing, food safety, hygiene or compliance environments Knowledge of HACCP and food safety principles Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Strong attention to detail and report writing capability A proactive and hands-on approach to problem solving The ability to work independently and manage your own diary A full UK driving licence Desirable Experience Knowledge of BRC, ISO 22000, ISO 14001 and retailer audit requirements Experience delivering training or technical support to customers Familiarity with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications What We're Looking For This role will suit a self-motivated, professional individual who enjoys working directly with customers and has the flexibility to travel extensively throughout the region. You'll be comfortable working in busy manufacturing environments, confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels and motivated by the opportunity to build a long-term career in a growing and evolving sector. If you're looking for a varied field-based role where you can develop your technical expertise, build strong customer relationships and genuinely make a difference to food safety standards, we'd love to hear from you. IND25
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Food Safety & Hygiene Technologist Field-Based Central & Southern England (within approximately 80 miles of Oxford/Northamptonshire) Salary: 30,000 - 40,000 basic salary, depending on experience, plus generous commission structure Hours: Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week Field-based role with home working for administration Flexible working pattern to support customer requirements Occasional evening and out-of-hours site visits required Benefits Company car Mobile phone Pension scheme Business expenses fully covered Ongoing training and professional development Opportunity to develop within a growing technical team Exposure to a wide variety of food manufacturing environments The Opportunity Are you passionate about food safety, hygiene standards and helping customers achieve operational excellence? We're recruiting on behalf of our client for a Food Safety & Hygiene Technologist to join a dynamic and growing team supporting food manufacturers across the UK. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities in a highly varied role. You'll work closely with customers to improve hygiene standards, support compliance, deliver training and provide practical solutions that make a real impact on site performance. No two days are the same. One day you'll be conducting a hygiene audit at a manufacturing facility, the next you'll be delivering training, supporting audit preparation or working alongside commercial colleagues to identify opportunities that enhance customer operations. If you enjoy building relationships, solving problems and spending time out in the field rather than behind a desk, this could be the ideal next step in your career. The Role Food Safety, Compliance & Technical Support Conduct hygiene and compliance audits within food manufacturing environments Carry out chemical usage assessments and site hygiene inspections Deliver customer training on hygiene best practice, chemical safety and product application Support customers with audit preparation and food safety compliance requirements Provide practical recommendations to improve hygiene performance and operational efficiency Keep up to date with relevant legislation, standards and industry developments Customer & Commercial Support Build strong relationships with customers across multiple manufacturing sites Recommend appropriate hygiene solutions based on customer needs Support Key Account Managers with proposals, quotations and presentations Identify opportunities to add value through improved hygiene processes and compliance solutions Coordinate customer visits, service activities and technical support requirements Reporting & Documentation Produce detailed audit reports and compliance documentation Maintain accurate records of customer visits, training activities and audit findings Support the development of customer hygiene management systems and manuals Analyse customer data and trends to identify improvement opportunities About You We're interested in speaking with individuals who have a genuine interest in food safety, hygiene, compliance or technical services within manufacturing environments. You may currently be working as a: Food Safety Technician Hygiene Technologist Quality Technician Technical Assistant Compliance Officer Quality Auditor Graduate Food Technologist Environmental Health Professional You'll Ideally Have Experience within food manufacturing, food safety, hygiene or compliance environments Knowledge of HACCP and food safety principles Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Strong attention to detail and report writing capability A proactive and hands-on approach to problem solving The ability to work independently and manage your own diary A full UK driving licence Desirable Experience Knowledge of BRC, ISO 22000, ISO 14001 and retailer audit requirements Experience delivering training or technical support to customers Familiarity with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications What We're Looking For This role will suit a self-motivated, professional individual who enjoys working directly with customers and has the flexibility to travel extensively throughout the region. You'll be comfortable working in busy manufacturing environments, confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels and motivated by the opportunity to build a long-term career in a growing and evolving sector. If you're looking for a varied field-based role where you can develop your technical expertise, build strong customer relationships and genuinely make a difference to food safety standards, we'd love to hear from you. IND25
NPD Technologist £38,000-£42,000 Yolk Recruitment are supporting the recruitment campaign for a newly created New Product Development Technologist opportunity with an established food manufacturing business. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Food Technologist or NPD professional to play a key role in developing innovative products from initial concept through to successful commerci click apply for full job details
Aug 04, 2026
Full time
NPD Technologist £38,000-£42,000 Yolk Recruitment are supporting the recruitment campaign for a newly created New Product Development Technologist opportunity with an established food manufacturing business. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Food Technologist or NPD professional to play a key role in developing innovative products from initial concept through to successful commerci click apply for full job details
Are you highly organised, naturally curious and take pride in getting every detail right? We are looking for a Food Specifications Technologist to join our Technical Team. Location: Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1BG, Fully site-based Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am 4pm or 9am 5pm About Us: At Bells of Lazonby, baking has been at the heart of what we do since 1946. Still independently owned by the Bell family, we combine craft skills with large-scale production to create products we re proud of, and we know the secret ingredient behind our success is our people. We have two bakeries on site in Lazonby a conventional bakery and a dedicated free from bakery, from which we supply many high street coffee shops and major supermarkets with sweet bakery treats, such as cakes, traybakes, pies and tarts. Food Specifications Technologist The Role: This role could suit an experienced Specifications Technologist, someone developing within a trainee position, or a food science or food technology graduate starting their career in food manufacturing. Reporting to the Head of Technical Quality and Technical Manager, you will keep our product specifications, pack copy and packaging artwork accurate, legally compliant and on schedule for customer deadlines. You'll manage specifications across our retailer, food service, business-to-business and branded ranges, working across multiple customer systems and coordinating information across the business to keep technical projects moving. Food Specifications Technologist Key Responsibilities: - Completing, reviewing and maintaining accurate customer and internal product specifications - Producing pack copy and checking packaging artwork against approved specifications and legal requirements - Coordinating specification and artwork projects, managing actions and keeping stakeholders informed of progress - Working with Product Development, Procurement, Brand Managers and other colleagues to gather, verify and communicate technical information - Managing specification queries, responding clearly and promptly to requests for information - Balancing multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining high accuracy - Supporting new product launches and changes by ensuring required technical information is available and approved - Assisting with customer and third-party audits requiring specification information - Supporting preparation of technical and export documentation Food Specifications Technologist You: You don't need to have followed one set career path, you may already work in specifications, be building a technical career in food manufacturing, or be a graduate seeking your first opportunity in the industry. We're looking for someone with: - Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work - Strong organisational and time-management skills, able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines - Confidence coordinating tasks and communicating progress across departments - Clear written and verbal communication skills - Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word - Interest or experience in food safety, labelling, HACCP, food science/technology or specification writing - Willingness to learn new systems and develop technical knowledge Previous experience in a specification, technical or food manufacturing role is beneficial but not essential. A qualification, or current study towards one, in Food Science, Food Technology or a related subject is also an advantage. - Eligibility to work in the UK (This role is not applicable for Skilled Worker VISA applications) Food Specification Technologist - Benefits: - 33 days' annual leave including Bank Holidays - Free Fruit/ Tea/Coffee - Free onsite parking - Shopping discounts - Company Sick Pay - Refer a Friend Scheme - 1st BONUS = £100, 2nd BONUS = £300 - Access to an Employee Assistance Programme - Cycle to Work Scheme - Discounted cakes - Health assurance scheme Application Process: Bells of Lazonby is committed to equal opportunities for all. As an accredited Disability Confident Committed employer, we offer a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process, accepting job applications in various formats. To submit your CV for this Food Specification Technologist opportunity, please click Apply now!
Aug 04, 2026
Full time
Are you highly organised, naturally curious and take pride in getting every detail right? We are looking for a Food Specifications Technologist to join our Technical Team. Location: Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1BG, Fully site-based Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am 4pm or 9am 5pm About Us: At Bells of Lazonby, baking has been at the heart of what we do since 1946. Still independently owned by the Bell family, we combine craft skills with large-scale production to create products we re proud of, and we know the secret ingredient behind our success is our people. We have two bakeries on site in Lazonby a conventional bakery and a dedicated free from bakery, from which we supply many high street coffee shops and major supermarkets with sweet bakery treats, such as cakes, traybakes, pies and tarts. Food Specifications Technologist The Role: This role could suit an experienced Specifications Technologist, someone developing within a trainee position, or a food science or food technology graduate starting their career in food manufacturing. Reporting to the Head of Technical Quality and Technical Manager, you will keep our product specifications, pack copy and packaging artwork accurate, legally compliant and on schedule for customer deadlines. You'll manage specifications across our retailer, food service, business-to-business and branded ranges, working across multiple customer systems and coordinating information across the business to keep technical projects moving. Food Specifications Technologist Key Responsibilities: - Completing, reviewing and maintaining accurate customer and internal product specifications - Producing pack copy and checking packaging artwork against approved specifications and legal requirements - Coordinating specification and artwork projects, managing actions and keeping stakeholders informed of progress - Working with Product Development, Procurement, Brand Managers and other colleagues to gather, verify and communicate technical information - Managing specification queries, responding clearly and promptly to requests for information - Balancing multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining high accuracy - Supporting new product launches and changes by ensuring required technical information is available and approved - Assisting with customer and third-party audits requiring specification information - Supporting preparation of technical and export documentation Food Specifications Technologist You: You don't need to have followed one set career path, you may already work in specifications, be building a technical career in food manufacturing, or be a graduate seeking your first opportunity in the industry. We're looking for someone with: - Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work - Strong organisational and time-management skills, able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines - Confidence coordinating tasks and communicating progress across departments - Clear written and verbal communication skills - Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word - Interest or experience in food safety, labelling, HACCP, food science/technology or specification writing - Willingness to learn new systems and develop technical knowledge Previous experience in a specification, technical or food manufacturing role is beneficial but not essential. A qualification, or current study towards one, in Food Science, Food Technology or a related subject is also an advantage. - Eligibility to work in the UK (This role is not applicable for Skilled Worker VISA applications) Food Specification Technologist - Benefits: - 33 days' annual leave including Bank Holidays - Free Fruit/ Tea/Coffee - Free onsite parking - Shopping discounts - Company Sick Pay - Refer a Friend Scheme - 1st BONUS = £100, 2nd BONUS = £300 - Access to an Employee Assistance Programme - Cycle to Work Scheme - Discounted cakes - Health assurance scheme Application Process: Bells of Lazonby is committed to equal opportunities for all. As an accredited Disability Confident Committed employer, we offer a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process, accepting job applications in various formats. To submit your CV for this Food Specification Technologist opportunity, please click Apply now!
Specification Technologist Location: Middlesex Salary: 39,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent The Role: We are currently recruiting for an experienced Specification Technologist to join a well-established food manufacturing business based in Middlesex. This role is ideal for a technical professional with a strong background in food manufacturing and a thorough understanding of product specifications, food safety, food legislation, and retailer requirements. You will play a key role in ensuring that all product specifications and technical documentation are accurate, compliant, and maintained to the highest standards. Working closely with Technical, Quality, NPD, Production, and Commercial teams, you will help support both existing products and new product launches while ensuring compliance with customer, retailer, and legal requirements. Responsibilities: Create, review, and maintain product specifications for customers and retailers. Ensure all specifications comply with UK food legislation, food safety standards, and retailer codes of practice. Manage and update information on retailer specification systems and technical portals. Verify the accuracy of ingredient declarations, nutritional information, allergen data, and pack copy. Support new product development and product launches by coordinating technical documentation and artwork approval. Liaise with internal departments to obtain and validate technical information. Maintain accurate technical records and documentation to support internal and external audits. Assist with the implementation and maintenance of quality and food safety systems. Identify and escalate any compliance or specification-related issues in a timely manner. Requirements: Previous experience in a Technical or Specification Technologist role within the food manufacturing industry. Strong knowledge of food labelling legislation and retailer specification requirements. Experience working with retailer specification systems. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage complex technical information accurately. Strong organisational and time-management skills. A good understanding of food safety and quality systems. HACCP qualification (or willingness to work towards achieving one). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments. The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented Specification Technologist who is looking to take the next step in their technical career within a professional and well-structured food manufacturing environment. You will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on product compliance, food safety, and customer satisfaction while working with an experienced technical team. Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy.
Aug 04, 2026
Full time
Specification Technologist Location: Middlesex Salary: 39,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent The Role: We are currently recruiting for an experienced Specification Technologist to join a well-established food manufacturing business based in Middlesex. This role is ideal for a technical professional with a strong background in food manufacturing and a thorough understanding of product specifications, food safety, food legislation, and retailer requirements. You will play a key role in ensuring that all product specifications and technical documentation are accurate, compliant, and maintained to the highest standards. Working closely with Technical, Quality, NPD, Production, and Commercial teams, you will help support both existing products and new product launches while ensuring compliance with customer, retailer, and legal requirements. Responsibilities: Create, review, and maintain product specifications for customers and retailers. Ensure all specifications comply with UK food legislation, food safety standards, and retailer codes of practice. Manage and update information on retailer specification systems and technical portals. Verify the accuracy of ingredient declarations, nutritional information, allergen data, and pack copy. Support new product development and product launches by coordinating technical documentation and artwork approval. Liaise with internal departments to obtain and validate technical information. Maintain accurate technical records and documentation to support internal and external audits. Assist with the implementation and maintenance of quality and food safety systems. Identify and escalate any compliance or specification-related issues in a timely manner. Requirements: Previous experience in a Technical or Specification Technologist role within the food manufacturing industry. Strong knowledge of food labelling legislation and retailer specification requirements. Experience working with retailer specification systems. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage complex technical information accurately. Strong organisational and time-management skills. A good understanding of food safety and quality systems. HACCP qualification (or willingness to work towards achieving one). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments. The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented Specification Technologist who is looking to take the next step in their technical career within a professional and well-structured food manufacturing environment. You will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on product compliance, food safety, and customer satisfaction while working with an experienced technical team. Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy.
NPD Food Technologist - FTC This job is working for a very well-established and respected manufacturer that supplies to UK retailers and foodservice markets, as well as further food manufacturing. Always at the forefront of product development and innovation, they have continually invested in new facilities and the latest technologies. About the Assistant Product Technologist role Reporting to the Senior Product Technologist, you ll be joining an energetic, innovative, friendly food product development team which has some exciting projects underway. The role is responsible for ensuring that products are designed, developed, and manufactured to meet technical, quality, and regulatory standards. Key tasks Product set up and data input into the company Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Maintain line sheets against the Retail Production Plan. Carry out daily visits to the factory and ensure finished products meet required standards. Observe new production runs and take necessary actions if needed. Take part in product quality assessments to include finished products and raw materials. Support the entire development process, from launch to finished product stage, including troubleshooting product/process challenges during product development and post-launch. About you The successful candidate should have at least two years experience in a similar role in the food manufacturing industry and ideally be degree-educated in a relevant subject. An organised individual within a fast-paced working environment and a keen eye for detail. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and quick to learn. A high passion for food and flavours with an open approach to innovation, processes, and concepts. An honest and open person who is an excellent team player and an excellent communicator at all levels. More details The Assistant Product Technologist job (ref: 9088) is paying £30,000 - £35,000 according to your experience. The package includes 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), Christmas shutdown, and contribution to your pension at a rate of 5.5%. There are also other excellent benefits. The working hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am 5:00pm early finishes if all work completed. This is a contract maternity leave position starting in September 2026 and anticipated to last until January 2028, with the possibility that it could go permanent The site is in Kent and is commutable from Orpington, Dartford, Tunbridge Wells, East Grinstead, Maidstone, Sevenoaks and surrounding areas. Alternate job titles - NPD Technologist New Product Development Technologist NPD Technician Food Product Developer Food Product Development Food Science Jobs Food Manufacturing Jobs Food NPD Jobs Hybrid Jobs Food Technologist b3 jobs are market-leading recruiters specialising in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, both in the UK and internationally. Founded in May 2000, we are proud of our reputation for being reliable, knowledgeable and resourceful - with our unique blend of honest and professional work ethics. If this role isn t quite what you re looking for feel free to register with us Upload Your CV - Food Manufacturing Jobs in the UK. On applying for this job, you consent to b3 jobs ltd holding your details on file to contact you about your job search. For full details of our GDPR policy, please refer to the b3 jobs website.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
NPD Food Technologist - FTC This job is working for a very well-established and respected manufacturer that supplies to UK retailers and foodservice markets, as well as further food manufacturing. Always at the forefront of product development and innovation, they have continually invested in new facilities and the latest technologies. About the Assistant Product Technologist role Reporting to the Senior Product Technologist, you ll be joining an energetic, innovative, friendly food product development team which has some exciting projects underway. The role is responsible for ensuring that products are designed, developed, and manufactured to meet technical, quality, and regulatory standards. Key tasks Product set up and data input into the company Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Maintain line sheets against the Retail Production Plan. Carry out daily visits to the factory and ensure finished products meet required standards. Observe new production runs and take necessary actions if needed. Take part in product quality assessments to include finished products and raw materials. Support the entire development process, from launch to finished product stage, including troubleshooting product/process challenges during product development and post-launch. About you The successful candidate should have at least two years experience in a similar role in the food manufacturing industry and ideally be degree-educated in a relevant subject. An organised individual within a fast-paced working environment and a keen eye for detail. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and quick to learn. A high passion for food and flavours with an open approach to innovation, processes, and concepts. An honest and open person who is an excellent team player and an excellent communicator at all levels. More details The Assistant Product Technologist job (ref: 9088) is paying £30,000 - £35,000 according to your experience. The package includes 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), Christmas shutdown, and contribution to your pension at a rate of 5.5%. There are also other excellent benefits. The working hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am 5:00pm early finishes if all work completed. This is a contract maternity leave position starting in September 2026 and anticipated to last until January 2028, with the possibility that it could go permanent The site is in Kent and is commutable from Orpington, Dartford, Tunbridge Wells, East Grinstead, Maidstone, Sevenoaks and surrounding areas. Alternate job titles - NPD Technologist New Product Development Technologist NPD Technician Food Product Developer Food Product Development Food Science Jobs Food Manufacturing Jobs Food NPD Jobs Hybrid Jobs Food Technologist b3 jobs are market-leading recruiters specialising in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, both in the UK and internationally. Founded in May 2000, we are proud of our reputation for being reliable, knowledgeable and resourceful - with our unique blend of honest and professional work ethics. If this role isn t quite what you re looking for feel free to register with us Upload Your CV - Food Manufacturing Jobs in the UK. On applying for this job, you consent to b3 jobs ltd holding your details on file to contact you about your job search. For full details of our GDPR policy, please refer to the b3 jobs website.
Senior Process Development Technologist Somerset £up to £44,000 + Excellent Benefits Are you passionate about turning great food ideas into successful products? We're looking for an experienced Senior Process Development Technologist to join our NPD team and lead the journey from concept to commercial production. Working closely with Technical, Operations and Supply Chain teams, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative products, optimising manufacturing processes and ensuring successful product launches. What You'll Do Lead process development from concept through to factory launch. Plan and manage factory trials, first productions and product launches. Optimise manufacturing processes for quality, efficiency and consistency. Produce accurate trial documentation, specifications and reports. Work closely with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time. Coordinate sensory evaluations and shelf-life assessments. Champion food safety, quality and Health & Safety standards. About You You'll have: A Food Science, Food Technology or related qualification. At least 3 years' experience in food manufacturing or process development. Experience managing NPD or process development projects. HACCP Level 2 or 3 qualification. Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills. Strong IT skills, including Excel. A proactive approach and a genuine passion for food innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you enjoy solving technical challenges, working across teams and bringing new products to life, we'd love to hear from you.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Senior Process Development Technologist Somerset £up to £44,000 + Excellent Benefits Are you passionate about turning great food ideas into successful products? We're looking for an experienced Senior Process Development Technologist to join our NPD team and lead the journey from concept to commercial production. Working closely with Technical, Operations and Supply Chain teams, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative products, optimising manufacturing processes and ensuring successful product launches. What You'll Do Lead process development from concept through to factory launch. Plan and manage factory trials, first productions and product launches. Optimise manufacturing processes for quality, efficiency and consistency. Produce accurate trial documentation, specifications and reports. Work closely with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time. Coordinate sensory evaluations and shelf-life assessments. Champion food safety, quality and Health & Safety standards. About You You'll have: A Food Science, Food Technology or related qualification. At least 3 years' experience in food manufacturing or process development. Experience managing NPD or process development projects. HACCP Level 2 or 3 qualification. Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills. Strong IT skills, including Excel. A proactive approach and a genuine passion for food innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you enjoy solving technical challenges, working across teams and bringing new products to life, we'd love to hear from you.
Development Technologist Somerset Competitive + Benefits Ready to bring great food ideas to life? We're looking for a passionate Development Technologist to join our growing New Product Development team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment and want to be involved in every stage of the product journey from kitchen concept to supermarket shelf this could be the perfect opportunity. This role would suit a Food Science, Food Technology or Nutrition graduate looking to build on their industry experience, as well as an experienced Development Technologist ready for their next challenge. Working with leading retail and foodservice customers, you'll support the delivery of exciting new products, coordinate factory trials, develop recipes and packaging, and ensure every launch is delivered on time, to specification and to the highest quality standards. What You'll Be Doing Support new product development projects from concept through to launch. Prepare product samples for customer submissions. Coordinate factory trials, product testing and shelf-life evaluations. Produce specifications, artwork approvals and technical documentation. Work closely with Technical, Operations, Packaging and Supply Chain teams. Liaise with customers, suppliers and packaging partners to keep projects on track. Ensure all products meet food safety, quality and legal requirements. What We're Looking For A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition or a related discipline. Experience within food manufacturing, NPD or a placement year in the food industry. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects. Strong communication skills and attention to detail. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel. HACCP knowledge is desirable, along with experience of packaging development or artwork approval. Join a collaborative and innovative business where you'll gain hands-on experience across the full product development lifecycle, work with well-known customers and develop your career within a supportive NPD team. Whether you're an ambitious graduate with industry experience or an established Development Technologist, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Development Technologist Somerset Competitive + Benefits Ready to bring great food ideas to life? We're looking for a passionate Development Technologist to join our growing New Product Development team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment and want to be involved in every stage of the product journey from kitchen concept to supermarket shelf this could be the perfect opportunity. This role would suit a Food Science, Food Technology or Nutrition graduate looking to build on their industry experience, as well as an experienced Development Technologist ready for their next challenge. Working with leading retail and foodservice customers, you'll support the delivery of exciting new products, coordinate factory trials, develop recipes and packaging, and ensure every launch is delivered on time, to specification and to the highest quality standards. What You'll Be Doing Support new product development projects from concept through to launch. Prepare product samples for customer submissions. Coordinate factory trials, product testing and shelf-life evaluations. Produce specifications, artwork approvals and technical documentation. Work closely with Technical, Operations, Packaging and Supply Chain teams. Liaise with customers, suppliers and packaging partners to keep projects on track. Ensure all products meet food safety, quality and legal requirements. What We're Looking For A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition or a related discipline. Experience within food manufacturing, NPD or a placement year in the food industry. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects. Strong communication skills and attention to detail. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel. HACCP knowledge is desirable, along with experience of packaging development or artwork approval. Join a collaborative and innovative business where you'll gain hands-on experience across the full product development lifecycle, work with well-known customers and develop your career within a supportive NPD team. Whether you're an ambitious graduate with industry experience or an established Development Technologist, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
K.A.G. Recruitment is partnering exclusively with a leading UK food retailer in their search to find a Specification Technologist to join their team based in Leeds (LS10). Position: Specification Technologist Salary: Upto £33,000 Location: Leeds (LS10) Hours: Monday to Friday 8 00am to 4 00pm (flexible) Reporting to: Quality Manager The Role As Specification Technologist, you'll be responsible for producing and maintaining accurate customer specifications, ensuring products meet retailer, legal and internal quality standards. Working closely with Technical, NPD, Commercial and Production teams, you'll play a key role in supporting new product launches and maintaining compliance. Key Responsibilities Produce and maintain customer specifications and retailer documentation. Ensure specifications are approved ahead of product launches. Prepare nutritional information, ingredient declarations and product labels. Keep specifications compliant with current food legislation. Support artwork approvals and quality attribute documentation. Maintain raw material specifications, supplier approvals and technical records. About You Previous specification writing experience within food manufacturing. Experience using retailer specification systems. Knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety requirements. Strong Microsoft Office and IT skills. Excellent attention to detail, communication and organisational skills. The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment HACCP Level 3 qualification desirable Experience within chilled or short shelf-life food manufacturing desirable, but not essential. Why Apply? Join a successful and growing food manufacturer offering a supportive team environment, varied workload and the opportunity to further develop your career within Technical. Interested? Apply today or contact K.A.G. Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
K.A.G. Recruitment is partnering exclusively with a leading UK food retailer in their search to find a Specification Technologist to join their team based in Leeds (LS10). Position: Specification Technologist Salary: Upto £33,000 Location: Leeds (LS10) Hours: Monday to Friday 8 00am to 4 00pm (flexible) Reporting to: Quality Manager The Role As Specification Technologist, you'll be responsible for producing and maintaining accurate customer specifications, ensuring products meet retailer, legal and internal quality standards. Working closely with Technical, NPD, Commercial and Production teams, you'll play a key role in supporting new product launches and maintaining compliance. Key Responsibilities Produce and maintain customer specifications and retailer documentation. Ensure specifications are approved ahead of product launches. Prepare nutritional information, ingredient declarations and product labels. Keep specifications compliant with current food legislation. Support artwork approvals and quality attribute documentation. Maintain raw material specifications, supplier approvals and technical records. About You Previous specification writing experience within food manufacturing. Experience using retailer specification systems. Knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety requirements. Strong Microsoft Office and IT skills. Excellent attention to detail, communication and organisational skills. The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment HACCP Level 3 qualification desirable Experience within chilled or short shelf-life food manufacturing desirable, but not essential. Why Apply? Join a successful and growing food manufacturer offering a supportive team environment, varied workload and the opportunity to further develop your career within Technical. Interested? Apply today or contact K.A.G. Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Senior NPD Technologist Food Manufacturing, Leeds As this leading, international food business continues its successful journey of growth driven by innovation, it has an opening for a Senior NPD Technologist to join its successful, high-performing and growing team, within a complex and dynamic food manufacturing business, where NPD and innovation is at the heart of everything they do. This role of Senior NPD Technologist offers you the opportunity to gain further, end-to-end, hands-on experience across a dynamic and complex NPD-driven food business; as well as the opportunity to collaborate with leading UK retailers, and also, develop much-loved brands, working cross-functionally on NPD, EPD projects and briefs, spanning the full product development lifecycle from concept to launch. The key remit is to continuously develop and introduce new and improved products to meet strategic objectives of the business and deliver to meet, and even exceed, customers' expectations. Main Purpose of the Job The principal requirements are to take ownership and accountability for the development and innovation of new products from concept to launch for both retailers and own brand. Lead the development of new and improved food products. Mentor and guide junior team members, sharing your expertise. To provide a site-based product development resource based in Leeds, supporting the development department with NPD, EPD, Value engineering projects as well as other business or customer-related projects. Working closely with procurement and technical team supporting with business-driven ingredient projects. Work as part of a cross functional team and will liaise with Technical, Procurement, Marketing, Account and Commercial managers & Production departments. Provides invaluable experience within the NPD department, to provide support and assistant to the team as well as NPD manager . This role is based in Leeds. It is a hybrid role, offering the opportunity to work from home one day a week. Please note, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to progress any applications requiring Visa Sponsorship.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Senior NPD Technologist Food Manufacturing, Leeds As this leading, international food business continues its successful journey of growth driven by innovation, it has an opening for a Senior NPD Technologist to join its successful, high-performing and growing team, within a complex and dynamic food manufacturing business, where NPD and innovation is at the heart of everything they do. This role of Senior NPD Technologist offers you the opportunity to gain further, end-to-end, hands-on experience across a dynamic and complex NPD-driven food business; as well as the opportunity to collaborate with leading UK retailers, and also, develop much-loved brands, working cross-functionally on NPD, EPD projects and briefs, spanning the full product development lifecycle from concept to launch. The key remit is to continuously develop and introduce new and improved products to meet strategic objectives of the business and deliver to meet, and even exceed, customers' expectations. Main Purpose of the Job The principal requirements are to take ownership and accountability for the development and innovation of new products from concept to launch for both retailers and own brand. Lead the development of new and improved food products. Mentor and guide junior team members, sharing your expertise. To provide a site-based product development resource based in Leeds, supporting the development department with NPD, EPD, Value engineering projects as well as other business or customer-related projects. Working closely with procurement and technical team supporting with business-driven ingredient projects. Work as part of a cross functional team and will liaise with Technical, Procurement, Marketing, Account and Commercial managers & Production departments. Provides invaluable experience within the NPD department, to provide support and assistant to the team as well as NPD manager . This role is based in Leeds. It is a hybrid role, offering the opportunity to work from home one day a week. Please note, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to progress any applications requiring Visa Sponsorship.
Why Greencore? We're a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make everyday taste better. We're a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing around 13,600 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK's food retailers with everything from Sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals, and in FY23, we generated revenues of 1.9bn. Our vast direct-to-store (DTS) distribution network, comprising of 17 depots nationwide, enables us to make over 10,400 daily deliveries of our own chilled and frozen produce and that of third parties. Here at Northampton , we operate one of the most impressive facilities in Europe, based across a campus of 5 manufacturing units, and we have a team of around 2,000 colleagues making high quality premium products every day. We are the sole supplier of sandwiches, wraps, rolls and sushi for Marks & Spencer. At Greencore we actively encourage our colleagues to apply for our vacancies, whether as a lateral move to broaden experience or the next step up to progress your career and development. We also welcome applications from external candidates who are eager to grow their career with us. Contract length - 6 months FTC What You'll Be Doing Set up approval for external specifications and relevant technical information in accordance with customer requirements Review copy artwork, in line with updated customer technical and labelling policies, and include all regulatory changes that will impact on the accuracy of the pack information and labelling Document procedures to ensure that internal and customer compliance is met, and the relevant process development practices are adopted Reviewing raw material specification content to develop "gold standard" specifications for each raw material to improve compliance Validation of specifications and processes to identify synergies and scope for consolidation through a continuous improvement process Operate in compliance with Health Safety and Environment policy to ensure that the working environment remains safe for all colleagues What we're looking for We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. Ideally educated to HND level or equivalent professional qualification Holds a level 2 food hygiene and a level 2 health and safety certification Experience working with computers and experienced in using web-based customer specification systems Knowledge and experience of writing specifications for retailers in food manufacturing environment Knowledge of legal labelling legislation and application Knowledge and experience of variety of retailer own web-based systems We're proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Hybrid Working Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training. We reserve the right to close this advert ahead of the specified end date. Recruitment Fraud Warning: Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.
Jul 31, 2026
Seasonal
Why Greencore? We're a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make everyday taste better. We're a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing around 13,600 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK's food retailers with everything from Sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals, and in FY23, we generated revenues of 1.9bn. Our vast direct-to-store (DTS) distribution network, comprising of 17 depots nationwide, enables us to make over 10,400 daily deliveries of our own chilled and frozen produce and that of third parties. Here at Northampton , we operate one of the most impressive facilities in Europe, based across a campus of 5 manufacturing units, and we have a team of around 2,000 colleagues making high quality premium products every day. We are the sole supplier of sandwiches, wraps, rolls and sushi for Marks & Spencer. At Greencore we actively encourage our colleagues to apply for our vacancies, whether as a lateral move to broaden experience or the next step up to progress your career and development. We also welcome applications from external candidates who are eager to grow their career with us. Contract length - 6 months FTC What You'll Be Doing Set up approval for external specifications and relevant technical information in accordance with customer requirements Review copy artwork, in line with updated customer technical and labelling policies, and include all regulatory changes that will impact on the accuracy of the pack information and labelling Document procedures to ensure that internal and customer compliance is met, and the relevant process development practices are adopted Reviewing raw material specification content to develop "gold standard" specifications for each raw material to improve compliance Validation of specifications and processes to identify synergies and scope for consolidation through a continuous improvement process Operate in compliance with Health Safety and Environment policy to ensure that the working environment remains safe for all colleagues What we're looking for We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. Ideally educated to HND level or equivalent professional qualification Holds a level 2 food hygiene and a level 2 health and safety certification Experience working with computers and experienced in using web-based customer specification systems Knowledge and experience of writing specifications for retailers in food manufacturing environment Knowledge of legal labelling legislation and application Knowledge and experience of variety of retailer own web-based systems We're proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Hybrid Working Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training. We reserve the right to close this advert ahead of the specified end date. Recruitment Fraud Warning: Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.
Senior NPD Technologist Food Manufacturing, Co Durham As this leading, international food business continues its successful journey of growth driven by innovation, it has an opening for a Senior NPD Technologist to join its successful, high-performing and growing team, within a complex and dynamic food manufacturing business, where NPD and innovation are at the heart of everything they do. This role of Senior NPD Technologist offers you the opportunity to gain further, end-to-end, hands-on experience across a dynamic and complex NPD-driven food business; as well as the opportunity to collaborate with leading UK retailers, and also, develop much-loved brands, working cross-functionally on NPD, EPD projects and briefs, spanning the full product development lifecycle from concept to launch. The key remit is to take ownership and accountability for the development and innovation of new products from concept to launch for both retailer and branded ranges. Main Purpose of the Job Lead the development of new and improved food products. Mentor and guide junior team members, sharing your expertise. To provide a site-based product development resource, supporting the development department with NPD, EPD, Value engineering projects as well as other business or customer-related projects. Working closely with procurement and technical team supporting with business-driven ingredient projects. Work as part of a cross functional team and will liaise with Technical, Procurement, Marketing, Account and Commercial managers & Production departments. Provides invaluable experience within the NPD department, to provide support and assistant to the team as well as the NPD manager. About You A food-related degree would be hugely advantageous but not essential it is more about your NPD experience. You will have some food product development experience and be familiar with NPD protocols and processes. This can be developing concepts with customers, kitchen-based development work, or factory-based process, trial and launch activities. End-to-end NPD project management experience would be hugely advantageous. You must be able to get to the factory, based in Co Durham, 4 days a week, with one day a week working from home. You must have full eligibility to live and work in the UK. . Please note, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to progress any applications requiring Visa Sponsorship.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Senior NPD Technologist Food Manufacturing, Co Durham As this leading, international food business continues its successful journey of growth driven by innovation, it has an opening for a Senior NPD Technologist to join its successful, high-performing and growing team, within a complex and dynamic food manufacturing business, where NPD and innovation are at the heart of everything they do. This role of Senior NPD Technologist offers you the opportunity to gain further, end-to-end, hands-on experience across a dynamic and complex NPD-driven food business; as well as the opportunity to collaborate with leading UK retailers, and also, develop much-loved brands, working cross-functionally on NPD, EPD projects and briefs, spanning the full product development lifecycle from concept to launch. The key remit is to take ownership and accountability for the development and innovation of new products from concept to launch for both retailer and branded ranges. Main Purpose of the Job Lead the development of new and improved food products. Mentor and guide junior team members, sharing your expertise. To provide a site-based product development resource, supporting the development department with NPD, EPD, Value engineering projects as well as other business or customer-related projects. Working closely with procurement and technical team supporting with business-driven ingredient projects. Work as part of a cross functional team and will liaise with Technical, Procurement, Marketing, Account and Commercial managers & Production departments. Provides invaluable experience within the NPD department, to provide support and assistant to the team as well as the NPD manager. About You A food-related degree would be hugely advantageous but not essential it is more about your NPD experience. You will have some food product development experience and be familiar with NPD protocols and processes. This can be developing concepts with customers, kitchen-based development work, or factory-based process, trial and launch activities. End-to-end NPD project management experience would be hugely advantageous. You must be able to get to the factory, based in Co Durham, 4 days a week, with one day a week working from home. You must have full eligibility to live and work in the UK. . Please note, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to progress any applications requiring Visa Sponsorship.
Senior NPD Technologist - Durham Got a passion for food innovation and love seeing your ideas land on shelf? We are on the hunt for a Senior NPD Technologist, with UK food manufacturing experience, to join a fast-moving, creative NPD team based in Durham. This is your chance to take real ownership of exciting new product development, driving concepts from first idea through to launch across both retailer and own-brand ranges. You will be right at the heart of the action, developing standout recipes and improving existing products. The role is offered on a 4 days on site, 1 day working from home basis. You will get stuck into everything from kitchen trials and supplier innovation to artwork sign-off, nutritional and shelf-life testing, customer samples and retailer briefs. Alongside the hands-on work, you will step up as a senior voice within the team, mentoring a Junior NPD Technologist, sharing your knowledge and experience and deputising for the NPD Manager when needed. To be considered for this role, you will need solid experience in NPD gained within UK food manufacturing, along with a genuine passion for food trends and innovation. If you thrive in a busy food manufacturing environment, enjoy collaborating across teams and love turning trends and briefs into brilliant products that consumers want to buy, this could be the perfect role for you. If you have relevant experience, please call Nicola on (phone number removed) or email your updated CV to (url removed) As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Senior NPD Technologist - Durham Got a passion for food innovation and love seeing your ideas land on shelf? We are on the hunt for a Senior NPD Technologist, with UK food manufacturing experience, to join a fast-moving, creative NPD team based in Durham. This is your chance to take real ownership of exciting new product development, driving concepts from first idea through to launch across both retailer and own-brand ranges. You will be right at the heart of the action, developing standout recipes and improving existing products. The role is offered on a 4 days on site, 1 day working from home basis. You will get stuck into everything from kitchen trials and supplier innovation to artwork sign-off, nutritional and shelf-life testing, customer samples and retailer briefs. Alongside the hands-on work, you will step up as a senior voice within the team, mentoring a Junior NPD Technologist, sharing your knowledge and experience and deputising for the NPD Manager when needed. To be considered for this role, you will need solid experience in NPD gained within UK food manufacturing, along with a genuine passion for food trends and innovation. If you thrive in a busy food manufacturing environment, enjoy collaborating across teams and love turning trends and briefs into brilliant products that consumers want to buy, this could be the perfect role for you. If you have relevant experience, please call Nicola on (phone number removed) or email your updated CV to (url removed) As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Are you passionate about food safety, quality systems, and continuous improvement? Are you looking for your next opportunity within food manufacturing? If so, we want to hear from you. We are currently working on a confidential opportunity with a well-established food business that is committed to delivering high-quality products while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction. They are now looking for a proactive Technologist to join their team. As a Technologist, you will play a key role within the Technical function, supporting food safety and quality management systems while ensuring products meet both internal and customer standards. You will be involved in areas such as compliance, audit support, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the site. The role will also involve working closely with cross-functional teams, contributing to technical projects, and helping to maintain high standards across all areas of the business. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to broaden their technical experience within a forward-thinking environment. And due to the confidential nature of this position, further details will be shared at a later stage. If this sounds like you, please apply via the link. Alternatively, for a confidential chat about the role, please contact Oskar on (phone number removed) or (url removed).
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Are you passionate about food safety, quality systems, and continuous improvement? Are you looking for your next opportunity within food manufacturing? If so, we want to hear from you. We are currently working on a confidential opportunity with a well-established food business that is committed to delivering high-quality products while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction. They are now looking for a proactive Technologist to join their team. As a Technologist, you will play a key role within the Technical function, supporting food safety and quality management systems while ensuring products meet both internal and customer standards. You will be involved in areas such as compliance, audit support, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the site. The role will also involve working closely with cross-functional teams, contributing to technical projects, and helping to maintain high standards across all areas of the business. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to broaden their technical experience within a forward-thinking environment. And due to the confidential nature of this position, further details will be shared at a later stage. If this sounds like you, please apply via the link. Alternatively, for a confidential chat about the role, please contact Oskar on (phone number removed) or (url removed).
NPD Technologist 38,000- 42,000 Yolk Recruitment are supporting the recruitment campaign for a newly created New Product Development Technologist opportunity with an established food manufacturing business. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Food Technologist or NPD professional to play a key role in developing innovative products from initial concept through to successful commercial launch. Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will collaborate with customers, commercial teams, technical specialists, production, procurement, and suppliers to develop products that meet customer expectations, quality standards, food safety requirements, and manufacturing capabilities. This role will suit a creative and technically strong Food Technologist who enjoys turning ideas into commercially successful products and working across the full product development lifecycle. As a New Product Development Technologist, you will support the development, improvement, and launch of new and existing products. You will be responsible for managing development activities from early-stage concepts through trials, validation, and production implementation. Key responsibilities: Support the development of new products from concept through to factory trials and commercial launch. Develop and improve products in line with customer briefs, market trends, and business requirements. Plan and support product trials, including scale-up from development into manufacturing. Create and maintain product specifications, recipes, formulations, and technical documentation. Work closely with Production, Quality, Technical, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to deliver successful launches. Support customer projects through product development, sampling, and approval stages. Carry out product evaluations, competitor reviews, and ingredient assessments to identify opportunities for innovation. Investigate product or process challenges and recommend improvements. Ensure products meet food safety, legislative, and customer requirements. Contribute to continuous improvement and product optimisation projects. This is what you'll need: Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline. Experience within NPD, product development, or process development within food manufacturing. Knowledge of food manufacturing processes, ingredients, and product development. Understanding of HACCP, allergens, food safety, and food legislation. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects. And this is what you'll get: Competitive salary. Long service awards Death in service Healthcare plan
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
NPD Technologist 38,000- 42,000 Yolk Recruitment are supporting the recruitment campaign for a newly created New Product Development Technologist opportunity with an established food manufacturing business. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Food Technologist or NPD professional to play a key role in developing innovative products from initial concept through to successful commercial launch. Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will collaborate with customers, commercial teams, technical specialists, production, procurement, and suppliers to develop products that meet customer expectations, quality standards, food safety requirements, and manufacturing capabilities. This role will suit a creative and technically strong Food Technologist who enjoys turning ideas into commercially successful products and working across the full product development lifecycle. As a New Product Development Technologist, you will support the development, improvement, and launch of new and existing products. You will be responsible for managing development activities from early-stage concepts through trials, validation, and production implementation. Key responsibilities: Support the development of new products from concept through to factory trials and commercial launch. Develop and improve products in line with customer briefs, market trends, and business requirements. Plan and support product trials, including scale-up from development into manufacturing. Create and maintain product specifications, recipes, formulations, and technical documentation. Work closely with Production, Quality, Technical, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to deliver successful launches. Support customer projects through product development, sampling, and approval stages. Carry out product evaluations, competitor reviews, and ingredient assessments to identify opportunities for innovation. Investigate product or process challenges and recommend improvements. Ensure products meet food safety, legislative, and customer requirements. Contribute to continuous improvement and product optimisation projects. This is what you'll need: Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline. Experience within NPD, product development, or process development within food manufacturing. Knowledge of food manufacturing processes, ingredients, and product development. Understanding of HACCP, allergens, food safety, and food legislation. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects. And this is what you'll get: Competitive salary. Long service awards Death in service Healthcare plan
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Genetic Technologist (Trainee until registered) Band 5 Main area Division B - Genomics Laboratory Hub Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time Part time Flexible working 37.5 hours per week (Full Time or Part Time/ Flexible working hours may be considered) Job ref 180-B-264186 Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Town Cambridge Salary £32,073 - £39,043 p.a. pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 02/08/:59 Job overview The Cambridge Genomic Laboratory (East GLH) is looking to recruit several Band 5 Technical staff within our wet laboratory to perform specialist genomic processes. Laboratory technical experience and training others is an essential requirement for this highly skilled role. The Laboratory is part of the East NHS Genomic Laboratory Hub. This is one of seven Genomic Hubs established to provide the National Genomic Medicine Service for NHS England, led by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and working with Nottingham University Hospital and University Hospital Leicester. Hours are currently within our current opening hours of 8am to 6pm, however the laboratory may soon be open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and at weekends, so flexibility is desirable. Main duties of the job 1. Perform a broad spectrum of diagnostic tests. 2. Supervision and training of other technologists and unqualified staff. 3. Work towards or maintain registration with the AHCS or HCPC. 4. Computer manipulation and analysis of data for diagnostic tests. 5. Partake in the on-call rota where required. Working for our organisation Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: applied for a Graduate visa or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment This vacancy will close at midnight on 2nd August 2026 Interviews are due to be held on 24th August 2026 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person specification Qualifications BSc degree in an appropriate Biological Science or equivalent qualifications Professional registration with the AHCS or HCPC Skills Able to concentrate for prolonged periods and able to work under pressure Good organisation and time management skills Good verbal and written communication Communicating with external suppliers Knowledge Knowledge of relevant health and safety issues Knowledge of quality assurance/quality control and quality management systems Good understanding of patient confidentiality and ethical issues Experience Commonly used molecular or culture laboratory testing methods. Scientific data analysis. Training and supervising Staff Commonly used genomic testing methods, e.g. PCR, DNA extraction, G-banding Specialised medical genomic methods e.g. NGS, mutation analysis, FISH, Microarray, karyotype. Additional Requirements The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. Employer certification / accreditation badges
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Genetic Technologist (Trainee until registered) Band 5 Main area Division B - Genomics Laboratory Hub Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time Part time Flexible working 37.5 hours per week (Full Time or Part Time/ Flexible working hours may be considered) Job ref 180-B-264186 Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Town Cambridge Salary £32,073 - £39,043 p.a. pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 02/08/:59 Job overview The Cambridge Genomic Laboratory (East GLH) is looking to recruit several Band 5 Technical staff within our wet laboratory to perform specialist genomic processes. Laboratory technical experience and training others is an essential requirement for this highly skilled role. The Laboratory is part of the East NHS Genomic Laboratory Hub. This is one of seven Genomic Hubs established to provide the National Genomic Medicine Service for NHS England, led by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and working with Nottingham University Hospital and University Hospital Leicester. Hours are currently within our current opening hours of 8am to 6pm, however the laboratory may soon be open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and at weekends, so flexibility is desirable. Main duties of the job 1. Perform a broad spectrum of diagnostic tests. 2. Supervision and training of other technologists and unqualified staff. 3. Work towards or maintain registration with the AHCS or HCPC. 4. Computer manipulation and analysis of data for diagnostic tests. 5. Partake in the on-call rota where required. Working for our organisation Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: applied for a Graduate visa or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment This vacancy will close at midnight on 2nd August 2026 Interviews are due to be held on 24th August 2026 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person specification Qualifications BSc degree in an appropriate Biological Science or equivalent qualifications Professional registration with the AHCS or HCPC Skills Able to concentrate for prolonged periods and able to work under pressure Good organisation and time management skills Good verbal and written communication Communicating with external suppliers Knowledge Knowledge of relevant health and safety issues Knowledge of quality assurance/quality control and quality management systems Good understanding of patient confidentiality and ethical issues Experience Commonly used molecular or culture laboratory testing methods. Scientific data analysis. Training and supervising Staff Commonly used genomic testing methods, e.g. PCR, DNA extraction, G-banding Specialised medical genomic methods e.g. NGS, mutation analysis, FISH, Microarray, karyotype. Additional Requirements The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. Employer certification / accreditation badges
Are you passionate about creating innovative confectionery products and seeing your ideas come to life on the shelf? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an NPD Technologist to join a growing premium confectionery manufacturer renowned for combining traditional craftsmanship with innovation to create high-quality products for retail, gifting and specialist markets. Reporting to the Head of NPD, you will play a key role in developing new products from concept through to commercial launch. Working closely with production, technical and commercial teams, you will be involved in recipe development, product trials, factory scale-up and launch activities, ensuring products meet the highest standards of quality, performance and compliance. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on confectionery products, requiring experience in formulation, processing and scaling products from pilot trials to full production. You will also support product optimisation, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and maintain accurate technical documentation throughout the development process. To be successful, you will hold a degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline and have previous NPD experience within the confectionery sector, Happy to present to customers alongside a strong understanding of ingredients, processing and food safety standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative and collaborative business where you will have the chance to make a real impact, work on exciting new product launches and develop your career within a fast-paced and creative environment. Please Note: Sponsorship is not available for this role If you would like a confidential conversation to find out more, please contact Danielle on (phone number removed) or (url removed) As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Are you passionate about creating innovative confectionery products and seeing your ideas come to life on the shelf? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an NPD Technologist to join a growing premium confectionery manufacturer renowned for combining traditional craftsmanship with innovation to create high-quality products for retail, gifting and specialist markets. Reporting to the Head of NPD, you will play a key role in developing new products from concept through to commercial launch. Working closely with production, technical and commercial teams, you will be involved in recipe development, product trials, factory scale-up and launch activities, ensuring products meet the highest standards of quality, performance and compliance. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on confectionery products, requiring experience in formulation, processing and scaling products from pilot trials to full production. You will also support product optimisation, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and maintain accurate technical documentation throughout the development process. To be successful, you will hold a degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline and have previous NPD experience within the confectionery sector, Happy to present to customers alongside a strong understanding of ingredients, processing and food safety standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative and collaborative business where you will have the chance to make a real impact, work on exciting new product launches and develop your career within a fast-paced and creative environment. Please Note: Sponsorship is not available for this role If you would like a confidential conversation to find out more, please contact Danielle on (phone number removed) or (url removed) As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Join us at EIT At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Welcome to the Plant Biology Institute The Plant Biology Institute, headed by Professor Steve Kelly, is a key part of the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford. The institute aims to develop impactful and commercially sustainable solutions for improving global food production and planetary health through pioneering plant science research. The Plant Biology Institute will unite world-class researchers who are focused on expanding the frontiers of plant science. Our research is focused on enhancing our ability to feed the planet while simultaneously improving the climate and ecosystem outcomes of food production. By embedding cutting edge plant science research within an organisation that is focused on solving global challenges at scale, we aim to accelerate the timeline from discovery to global impact. Areas of exploration include: Improved plant productivity, both indoors and outside. Reduced reliance on inputs including water, fertilisers, pesticides, and herbicides. Novel decarbonised plant-based production platforms for food and medicines. Advanced technologies that speed up discovery and deployment in plants. Researchers will have access to state-of-the-art laboratory and plant growth facilities and have opportunities to collaborate with experts at the forefront of research on AI, automation, and generative biology across the EIT ecosystem. They will also work with global leaders in market development, commercialisation, and impact creation. The Plant Biology Institute has long-term substantial funding to support the unique scale and ambition of its vision. Your Role The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Laboratory Technician to provide essential laboratory and experimental support within its innovative plant sciences research programmes. This role involves hands on responsibility for cultivating experimental plants, preparing reagents, and supporting a range of molecular biology, tissue culture, and microbial techniques. The successful candidate will assist with data collection, maintain accurate records, and uphold rigorous laboratory safety and maintenance standards. With responsibilities spanning inventory management, equipment upkeep, and sample handling, this position is integral to the smooth operation of research workflows and the delivery of high quality scientific outcomes. Ideal candidates will bring technical competence, strong organisational skills, and a collaborative mindset to support breakthrough research aligned with EIT's mission. Your Responsibilities Experimental Support Grow and maintain experimental plants under controlled conditions (growth chambers). Prepare reagents, buffers and transformation constructs as required. SupportAgrobacterium-mediated transformation. Prepare plant and microbial samples, including culture media, inoculations, antibiotics, and controlled environment setups. Support biochemical analyses, including protein extraction and purification, protein quantification, SDS-PAGE, immunodetection techniques (e.g., Western Blot), plate reader assays. Maintain and propagate tissue culture materials under sterile conditions. Assist in the transformation of plant tissues. Assist in the culture and maintenance of plant or microbial cells in a variety of systems. Support upstream and downstream processing steps including inoculation, growth monitoring, and harvesting of cultures, genotyping, metabolic analysis, sampling extraction and preparation for analysis. Execute routine molecular biology workflows to support genetic characterisation of plant and microbial strains. Prepare sterile media and maintain aseptic conditions for cell based cultures. Operate and monitor small scale bioreactors or fermenters. Laboratory Support and Maintenance Keep the laboratory clean and organised, including regularly cleaning benches, instruments, and common spaces. Support general laboratory organisation processes and stock management. Ensure that all equipment is properly stored, calibrated, and maintained. Assist with equipment setup and basic troubleshooting. Disinfect and sterilise laboratory tools, consumables, and areas according to established protocols. Ensure that laboratory safety standards are adhered to, including proper handling and disposal of waste materials. Comply with GMO regulations, follow SOPs, biosafety procedures and plant quarantine protocols. Data Collection and Record Keeping Accurately record experimental procedures and data in laboratory notebooks or digital systems. Support data analysis through organisation of datasets, labelling of samples, and contribution to experimental summaries. Inventory Management Assist in managing inventory of reagents, consumables, and laboratory supplies in accordance with EIT procedures. Keep accurate records of inventory levels, assist with ordering new stock, and ensure that supplies are replenished in a timely manner. Ensure that all reagents and materials are correctly labelled, stored, and easily accessible for workflows. Sample and Equipment Handling Assist with the transport and preparation of biological samples, ensuring that proper documentation and labelling procedures are followed. Deliver and retrieve samples and materials between different laboratory sections as needed. Handle and deliver consumables or samples to designated researchers or technical teams. Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience Be qualified in a related field up to BSc (e.g. Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics). Familiarity with media preparation, sterilisation techniques and autoclaving of waste. Experience working with plants and microorganisms under sterile conditions. Understanding of molecular biology workflows, (including any of these skills: primer design, genotyping, PCR, plasmid extraction (mini , midi , and maxiprep), DNA/RNA extraction, DNA quantification, bacterial transformation (heat shock and electroporation), agarose gel electrophoresis, cloning, and construct design). An awareness of health and safety at work, COSHH legislation and understanding of laboratory safety. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience Experience in Agrobacterium mediated transformation or basic plant transformation methods would be advantageous. Experience in plant cell culture, including initiation subculturing, regeneration and maintenance of suspension cultures under sterile conditions. Experience in histological preparation and sectioning of leaf tissues (e.g., using a vibrotome, microtome). Experience in microscopy (e.g., light, fluorescence, dissecting, confocal). Experience working under microaerobic or anaerobic condition. Our Benefits Salary dependent on experience + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday + options to buy additional days Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Childcare benefit Working Together - What It Involves You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. In certain cases, we can consider sponsorship, and this will be assessed on a case by case basis. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford (or be willing to relocate).
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Join us at EIT At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Welcome to the Plant Biology Institute The Plant Biology Institute, headed by Professor Steve Kelly, is a key part of the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford. The institute aims to develop impactful and commercially sustainable solutions for improving global food production and planetary health through pioneering plant science research. The Plant Biology Institute will unite world-class researchers who are focused on expanding the frontiers of plant science. Our research is focused on enhancing our ability to feed the planet while simultaneously improving the climate and ecosystem outcomes of food production. By embedding cutting edge plant science research within an organisation that is focused on solving global challenges at scale, we aim to accelerate the timeline from discovery to global impact. Areas of exploration include: Improved plant productivity, both indoors and outside. Reduced reliance on inputs including water, fertilisers, pesticides, and herbicides. Novel decarbonised plant-based production platforms for food and medicines. Advanced technologies that speed up discovery and deployment in plants. Researchers will have access to state-of-the-art laboratory and plant growth facilities and have opportunities to collaborate with experts at the forefront of research on AI, automation, and generative biology across the EIT ecosystem. They will also work with global leaders in market development, commercialisation, and impact creation. The Plant Biology Institute has long-term substantial funding to support the unique scale and ambition of its vision. Your Role The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Laboratory Technician to provide essential laboratory and experimental support within its innovative plant sciences research programmes. This role involves hands on responsibility for cultivating experimental plants, preparing reagents, and supporting a range of molecular biology, tissue culture, and microbial techniques. The successful candidate will assist with data collection, maintain accurate records, and uphold rigorous laboratory safety and maintenance standards. With responsibilities spanning inventory management, equipment upkeep, and sample handling, this position is integral to the smooth operation of research workflows and the delivery of high quality scientific outcomes. Ideal candidates will bring technical competence, strong organisational skills, and a collaborative mindset to support breakthrough research aligned with EIT's mission. Your Responsibilities Experimental Support Grow and maintain experimental plants under controlled conditions (growth chambers). Prepare reagents, buffers and transformation constructs as required. SupportAgrobacterium-mediated transformation. Prepare plant and microbial samples, including culture media, inoculations, antibiotics, and controlled environment setups. Support biochemical analyses, including protein extraction and purification, protein quantification, SDS-PAGE, immunodetection techniques (e.g., Western Blot), plate reader assays. Maintain and propagate tissue culture materials under sterile conditions. Assist in the transformation of plant tissues. Assist in the culture and maintenance of plant or microbial cells in a variety of systems. Support upstream and downstream processing steps including inoculation, growth monitoring, and harvesting of cultures, genotyping, metabolic analysis, sampling extraction and preparation for analysis. Execute routine molecular biology workflows to support genetic characterisation of plant and microbial strains. Prepare sterile media and maintain aseptic conditions for cell based cultures. Operate and monitor small scale bioreactors or fermenters. Laboratory Support and Maintenance Keep the laboratory clean and organised, including regularly cleaning benches, instruments, and common spaces. Support general laboratory organisation processes and stock management. Ensure that all equipment is properly stored, calibrated, and maintained. Assist with equipment setup and basic troubleshooting. Disinfect and sterilise laboratory tools, consumables, and areas according to established protocols. Ensure that laboratory safety standards are adhered to, including proper handling and disposal of waste materials. Comply with GMO regulations, follow SOPs, biosafety procedures and plant quarantine protocols. Data Collection and Record Keeping Accurately record experimental procedures and data in laboratory notebooks or digital systems. Support data analysis through organisation of datasets, labelling of samples, and contribution to experimental summaries. Inventory Management Assist in managing inventory of reagents, consumables, and laboratory supplies in accordance with EIT procedures. Keep accurate records of inventory levels, assist with ordering new stock, and ensure that supplies are replenished in a timely manner. Ensure that all reagents and materials are correctly labelled, stored, and easily accessible for workflows. Sample and Equipment Handling Assist with the transport and preparation of biological samples, ensuring that proper documentation and labelling procedures are followed. Deliver and retrieve samples and materials between different laboratory sections as needed. Handle and deliver consumables or samples to designated researchers or technical teams. Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience Be qualified in a related field up to BSc (e.g. Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics). Familiarity with media preparation, sterilisation techniques and autoclaving of waste. Experience working with plants and microorganisms under sterile conditions. Understanding of molecular biology workflows, (including any of these skills: primer design, genotyping, PCR, plasmid extraction (mini , midi , and maxiprep), DNA/RNA extraction, DNA quantification, bacterial transformation (heat shock and electroporation), agarose gel electrophoresis, cloning, and construct design). An awareness of health and safety at work, COSHH legislation and understanding of laboratory safety. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience Experience in Agrobacterium mediated transformation or basic plant transformation methods would be advantageous. Experience in plant cell culture, including initiation subculturing, regeneration and maintenance of suspension cultures under sterile conditions. Experience in histological preparation and sectioning of leaf tissues (e.g., using a vibrotome, microtome). Experience in microscopy (e.g., light, fluorescence, dissecting, confocal). Experience working under microaerobic or anaerobic condition. Our Benefits Salary dependent on experience + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday + options to buy additional days Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Childcare benefit Working Together - What It Involves You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. In certain cases, we can consider sponsorship, and this will be assessed on a case by case basis. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford (or be willing to relocate).
If you enjoy seeing products go from idea trial supermarket shelf, this one s worth a look. I m working with a large manufacturer looking to strengthen their Process Development team. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being in the factory, running trials, solving problems and making sure products actually work at scale not just in the test kitchen when everyone s pretending the process is straightforward . What you ll be doing: Taking products from concept through to launch Scaling products from test bakery to full production Running factory trials alongside Operations, Process and Technical teams Sourcing new raw materials and ingredients Managing projects across key retail accounts including Morrisons and Asda Supporting customer submissions when needed Conducting store visits and benchmarking competitor products Spotting opportunities for innovation and quality improvements What they re looking for: Experience within food manufacturing Ideally recent bakery experience Someone who can manage projects independently Organised, proactive and comfortable working cross-functionally Food related qualification ideal, but not essential Why consider it? Proper end-to-end NPD exposure Lots of factory and trial involvement Exposure to major retail customers Stable, growing manufacturer Clear opportunity to develop your career in Process/NPD If you re happy where you are but open to hearing about a solid bakery process role, it s worth a conversation.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
If you enjoy seeing products go from idea trial supermarket shelf, this one s worth a look. I m working with a large manufacturer looking to strengthen their Process Development team. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being in the factory, running trials, solving problems and making sure products actually work at scale not just in the test kitchen when everyone s pretending the process is straightforward . What you ll be doing: Taking products from concept through to launch Scaling products from test bakery to full production Running factory trials alongside Operations, Process and Technical teams Sourcing new raw materials and ingredients Managing projects across key retail accounts including Morrisons and Asda Supporting customer submissions when needed Conducting store visits and benchmarking competitor products Spotting opportunities for innovation and quality improvements What they re looking for: Experience within food manufacturing Ideally recent bakery experience Someone who can manage projects independently Organised, proactive and comfortable working cross-functionally Food related qualification ideal, but not essential Why consider it? Proper end-to-end NPD exposure Lots of factory and trial involvement Exposure to major retail customers Stable, growing manufacturer Clear opportunity to develop your career in Process/NPD If you re happy where you are but open to hearing about a solid bakery process role, it s worth a conversation.
