Consumer Research Technologist Based in Worksop (on site approx 3-4 days per week) Permanent We are proud to be British, employing over 4,000 people operating from 13 manufacturing and office sites across the UK. We supply a range of customers including retailers, wholesalers, convenience stores and foodservice customers with our iconic products which feature in millions of homes click apply for full job details
Jan 27, 2026
Full time
Consumer Research Technologist Based in Worksop (on site approx 3-4 days per week) Permanent We are proud to be British, employing over 4,000 people operating from 13 manufacturing and office sites across the UK. We supply a range of customers including retailers, wholesalers, convenience stores and foodservice customers with our iconic products which feature in millions of homes click apply for full job details
Are you passionate about food innovation and ready to take your product development skills to the next level? A leading global food manufacturer, headquartered in Hertfordshire, is seeking a driven and enthusiastic NPD Development Technologist to join their expanding team. Our client has this is a fantastic opportunity to work with a global business that values creativity, collaboration, and contin click apply for full job details
Jan 27, 2026
Full time
Are you passionate about food innovation and ready to take your product development skills to the next level? A leading global food manufacturer, headquartered in Hertfordshire, is seeking a driven and enthusiastic NPD Development Technologist to join their expanding team. Our client has this is a fantastic opportunity to work with a global business that values creativity, collaboration, and contin click apply for full job details
Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 41 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Ben to the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Product Developer (Grocery) to join our Food Team. The role is based in Park Royal. The Role: Working alongside the Grocery Senior Product Development Manager and Grocery Product Development Technologist, you will support all grocery-related product launches from our Central Production Kitchen in Park Royal as well as with key manufacturing partners. This is a hands-on role, responsible for both creating new recipes and enhancing existing ones. You will collaborate closely with internal departments and key suppliers to deliver high-quality products while ensuring food safety, integrity, and legality. You will be involved throughout the full product lifecycle from concept through to launch including planning, recipe development, benchmarking, testing, sample preparation, recipe set-up, and costings. The role also includes sourcing new ingredients, liaising directly with suppliers alongside procurement colleagues, supporting process teams during trials, and assisting the Grocery Senior Product Development Manager with presentations. In addition, you will play a key role in the continuous improvement of our products, working with the Central Production team to manage projects through the business gate process and driving quality and innovation across the grocery range. Key Responsibilities: Recipe & Product Development • Develop new recipes in line with company strategy, briefs, food vision, nutritional standards and central production capabilities, process standards. • Continuously improve existing recipes and processes to enhance quality, cost efficiency, meeting nutrition targets and compliance. • Write and maintain recipes, costings, quality assurance specifications, and product attribute documentation. • Draft initial cooking instructions and collaborate with technical/process teams for validation. Benchmarking & Analysis • Conduct and facilitate competitor benchmarking alongside the Senior Product Development Manager and Food Product Technologists. • Conduct and facilitate gap analysis in partnership with the Senior Product Development Manager and Food Product Technologists. Testing & Validation • Conduct kitchen-level organoleptic and shelf-life testing of products, ingredients, and packaging, recording results according to standards. • Validate, test, and sign off raw ingredients and packaging in collaboration with procurement and supplier assurance. • Support corrective action processes by attending taste panels and conducting competitor benchmarking and gap analysis. • Attend positive release tastings, reviewing products prior to launch and signing off quality before first delivery. Packaging & Ingredient Sourcing • Support the Senior Product Development Manager with packaging briefs and related documentation. • Prepare ingredient sourcing briefs under Senior PDM guidance and manage supplier communications on specifications and amendments. Trials, Launches & Handover • Attend pre-production trials, launches, and handover meetings to ensure seamless recipe translation into commercial scale-up. • Provide training and support where required during product transition. • Conduct troubleshooting and support continuous improvement initiatives across recipes, ingredients, quality, and processes. Samples & Presentations • Deliver product presentations at gate stages alongside the Senior PDM and Grocery Product Development Technologist. • Produce high-quality samples for presentations, photography, tasting sessions, and customer visits. • Attend photography sessions and retailer sell-in sessions, supporting the Senior PDM with sample production, cooking, and presenting. • Support marketing and promotional activities, ensuring consistent representation of food quality and vision. Kitchen & Compliance • Support the maintenance of the development kitchen, including cleaning, restocking, and raw material procurement. • Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and best practices at all times. Additional Responsibilities • Provide hospitality support for internal activities, customers and high-profile visitors. • Support supplier visits. • Stay updated on food trends, competitor activity, and wider retail market developments. • Support the organisation and participation in food trawls and food shows. • Attend training courses as required to maintain knowledge and skills. Our requirements: Previous experience as a Product Developer within the food manufacturing industry. Proven background in short shelf-life chilled products within a manufacturing environment (essential). Degree in a food-related discipline (e.g., Food Science, Food Technology, Home Economics) preferred. Strong knowledge of food, ingredients, and culinary practices. Awareness of food trends; knowledge of East and Southeast Asian cuisine advantageous, but not essential. Passion for great-tasting food. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive with strong industry awareness. Excellent communication skills, able to interact effectively at all levels. Highly organised and methodical, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong planning skills with exceptional attention to detail. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. In return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme Hybrid working model Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Electric Vehicle Scheme through Octapus Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. Join a company where you ll have the opportunity to work for a growing company and build a real career. COME ROLL WITH US!
Jan 27, 2026
Full time
Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 41 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Ben to the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Product Developer (Grocery) to join our Food Team. The role is based in Park Royal. The Role: Working alongside the Grocery Senior Product Development Manager and Grocery Product Development Technologist, you will support all grocery-related product launches from our Central Production Kitchen in Park Royal as well as with key manufacturing partners. This is a hands-on role, responsible for both creating new recipes and enhancing existing ones. You will collaborate closely with internal departments and key suppliers to deliver high-quality products while ensuring food safety, integrity, and legality. You will be involved throughout the full product lifecycle from concept through to launch including planning, recipe development, benchmarking, testing, sample preparation, recipe set-up, and costings. The role also includes sourcing new ingredients, liaising directly with suppliers alongside procurement colleagues, supporting process teams during trials, and assisting the Grocery Senior Product Development Manager with presentations. In addition, you will play a key role in the continuous improvement of our products, working with the Central Production team to manage projects through the business gate process and driving quality and innovation across the grocery range. Key Responsibilities: Recipe & Product Development • Develop new recipes in line with company strategy, briefs, food vision, nutritional standards and central production capabilities, process standards. • Continuously improve existing recipes and processes to enhance quality, cost efficiency, meeting nutrition targets and compliance. • Write and maintain recipes, costings, quality assurance specifications, and product attribute documentation. • Draft initial cooking instructions and collaborate with technical/process teams for validation. Benchmarking & Analysis • Conduct and facilitate competitor benchmarking alongside the Senior Product Development Manager and Food Product Technologists. • Conduct and facilitate gap analysis in partnership with the Senior Product Development Manager and Food Product Technologists. Testing & Validation • Conduct kitchen-level organoleptic and shelf-life testing of products, ingredients, and packaging, recording results according to standards. • Validate, test, and sign off raw ingredients and packaging in collaboration with procurement and supplier assurance. • Support corrective action processes by attending taste panels and conducting competitor benchmarking and gap analysis. • Attend positive release tastings, reviewing products prior to launch and signing off quality before first delivery. Packaging & Ingredient Sourcing • Support the Senior Product Development Manager with packaging briefs and related documentation. • Prepare ingredient sourcing briefs under Senior PDM guidance and manage supplier communications on specifications and amendments. Trials, Launches & Handover • Attend pre-production trials, launches, and handover meetings to ensure seamless recipe translation into commercial scale-up. • Provide training and support where required during product transition. • Conduct troubleshooting and support continuous improvement initiatives across recipes, ingredients, quality, and processes. Samples & Presentations • Deliver product presentations at gate stages alongside the Senior PDM and Grocery Product Development Technologist. • Produce high-quality samples for presentations, photography, tasting sessions, and customer visits. • Attend photography sessions and retailer sell-in sessions, supporting the Senior PDM with sample production, cooking, and presenting. • Support marketing and promotional activities, ensuring consistent representation of food quality and vision. Kitchen & Compliance • Support the maintenance of the development kitchen, including cleaning, restocking, and raw material procurement. • Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and best practices at all times. Additional Responsibilities • Provide hospitality support for internal activities, customers and high-profile visitors. • Support supplier visits. • Stay updated on food trends, competitor activity, and wider retail market developments. • Support the organisation and participation in food trawls and food shows. • Attend training courses as required to maintain knowledge and skills. Our requirements: Previous experience as a Product Developer within the food manufacturing industry. Proven background in short shelf-life chilled products within a manufacturing environment (essential). Degree in a food-related discipline (e.g., Food Science, Food Technology, Home Economics) preferred. Strong knowledge of food, ingredients, and culinary practices. Awareness of food trends; knowledge of East and Southeast Asian cuisine advantageous, but not essential. Passion for great-tasting food. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive with strong industry awareness. Excellent communication skills, able to interact effectively at all levels. Highly organised and methodical, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong planning skills with exceptional attention to detail. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. In return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme Hybrid working model Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Electric Vehicle Scheme through Octapus Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. Join a company where you ll have the opportunity to work for a growing company and build a real career. COME ROLL WITH US!
Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 41 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Ben to the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Product Developer (Restaurants) to join our Food Team. The role is based in Park Royal with frequent visits in our Restaurants. The Role: Working alongside the Restaurant Senior Product Development Manager (SPDM) and Restaurant Product Development Technologist (PDT), you will support all related product launches from our Central Production Kitchen and location-based restaurant kitchens. This is a hands-on role, responsible for both creating new recipes and enhancing existing ones and training new recipes and processes to CPU and restaurant kitchen teams. You will collaborate closely with internal departments and key suppliers to deliver high-quality products while ensuring food safety, integrity, and legality. You will be involved throughout the full product lifecycle from concept through to launch including planning, recipe development, benchmarking, testing, sample preparation, recipe set-up, training and costings. The role also includes sourcing new ingredients, liaising directly with suppliers alongside procurement colleagues, supporting process teams during trials, and assisting the Restaurant Senior Product Development Manager with presentations. In addition, you will play a key role in the continuous improvement of our products, working with the Central Production and restaurant operations teams to manage projects through the business gate process and driving quality and innovation across the restaurant menus. Key Responsibilities: Product Development • Develop new restaurant recipes in line with company strategy, briefs, food vision, nutritional standards, and CPU capabilities with specific focus on restaurant operations restrictions and capabilities. • Continuously improve existing recipes and processes to enhance quality, cost efficiency, nutrition, and compliance. • You will have a good understanding of our restaurant operations and target development of product according to limitations and capabilities. • Support optimisation and growth of the restaurant hot food category through innovation and best practice. • Conduct competitor benchmarking, gap analysis, and trend monitoring to identify opportunities. • Test new operations equipment, processes, packaging, and hot-hold times to optimise product quality and service. • Produce high-quality samples for presentations, photography, tasting sessions, retailer sell-ins, and customer visits. • Deliver presentations at gate stages alongside the Senior PDM and Product Development Technologist. • Continuously improve existing recipes and processes to enhance quality, cost efficiency, meeting nutrition targets and compliance. • Testing new hot hold times to optimise quality, provide records and recommendations. Quality & Compliance • Define, write, and maintain recipes, costings, QA specifications, and product attribute documentation. • Conduct kitchen-level yield, organoleptic, and shelf-life testing of products, ingredients, and packaging. • Validate and sign off raw ingredients and packaging with procurement and supplier assurance. • Attend taste panels and positive release tastings, providing feedback and signing off quality prior to launch. • Regularly visit restaurants and CPU kitchens to review recipe execution, quality, and consistency, making recommendations for improvement. • Troubleshoot issues and lead corrective actions on recipes, ingredients, or processes either directly in CPU or at restaurant kitchen locations. • Ensure compliance with all food safety, integrity, and company standards. Operations & Training • Lead and deliver training of new recipes and processes to CPU and restaurant kitchen teams. • Support trials, pre-production runs, launches, and handovers to ensure seamless scale up from development to operations. • Provide post-launch support in site-based restaurant kitchens, ensuring consistent delivery of standards. • Work closely with restaurant teams to identify quality improvement opportunities and embed best practices in restaurant kitchens and central sushi production kitchen. • Support marketing and promotional activities, ensuring food is represented to brand standards. • Support SPDM and Food Director with franchise or company international operations requirements. Supplier & Process Collaboration • Prepare ingredient sourcing briefs under guidance of the Senior PDM and liaise with suppliers on specifications and amendments. • Support the Senior Product Development Manager with packaging briefs and related documentation. • Support procurement and supplier assurance on validation, communication, and corrective action processes. • Attend supplier visits, food trawls, and food shows to source innovation and strengthen supplier partnerships. Additional Responsibilities • Share responsibility for maintenance and operation of the development kitchen, including cleaning, restocking, and raw material procurement. • Attend photography sessions, preparing samples and props supporting marketing team. • Support hospitality activities for customers, internal events, and high-profile visitors. • Assist the Senior PDM with packaging briefs, sample preparation, and customer-facing sessions. • Stay up to date with food trends, competitor activity, and retail market developments. • Attend training courses as required to maintain knowledge and skills Our requirements: Previous experience as a Product Developer within the food manufacturing and QSR industry Proven background in short shelf-life chilled products within a manufacturing and QSR environment (essential). Degree in a food-related discipline (e.g., Food Science, Food Technology, Home Economics) preferred. Strong knowledge of food, ingredients, and culinary practices. Awareness of food trends; knowledge of East and Southeast Asian cuisine advantageous but not essential. Passion for great-tasting food. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive with strong industry awareness. Excellent communication skills, able to interact effectively at all levels. Highly organised and methodical, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong planning skills with exceptional attention to detail. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment In return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme Hybrid working model Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Electric Vehicle Scheme through Octapus Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. Join a company where you ll have the opportunity to work for a growing company and build a real career. COME ROLL WITH US!
Jan 27, 2026
Full time
Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 41 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Ben to the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Product Developer (Restaurants) to join our Food Team. The role is based in Park Royal with frequent visits in our Restaurants. The Role: Working alongside the Restaurant Senior Product Development Manager (SPDM) and Restaurant Product Development Technologist (PDT), you will support all related product launches from our Central Production Kitchen and location-based restaurant kitchens. This is a hands-on role, responsible for both creating new recipes and enhancing existing ones and training new recipes and processes to CPU and restaurant kitchen teams. You will collaborate closely with internal departments and key suppliers to deliver high-quality products while ensuring food safety, integrity, and legality. You will be involved throughout the full product lifecycle from concept through to launch including planning, recipe development, benchmarking, testing, sample preparation, recipe set-up, training and costings. The role also includes sourcing new ingredients, liaising directly with suppliers alongside procurement colleagues, supporting process teams during trials, and assisting the Restaurant Senior Product Development Manager with presentations. In addition, you will play a key role in the continuous improvement of our products, working with the Central Production and restaurant operations teams to manage projects through the business gate process and driving quality and innovation across the restaurant menus. Key Responsibilities: Product Development • Develop new restaurant recipes in line with company strategy, briefs, food vision, nutritional standards, and CPU capabilities with specific focus on restaurant operations restrictions and capabilities. • Continuously improve existing recipes and processes to enhance quality, cost efficiency, nutrition, and compliance. • You will have a good understanding of our restaurant operations and target development of product according to limitations and capabilities. • Support optimisation and growth of the restaurant hot food category through innovation and best practice. • Conduct competitor benchmarking, gap analysis, and trend monitoring to identify opportunities. • Test new operations equipment, processes, packaging, and hot-hold times to optimise product quality and service. • Produce high-quality samples for presentations, photography, tasting sessions, retailer sell-ins, and customer visits. • Deliver presentations at gate stages alongside the Senior PDM and Product Development Technologist. • Continuously improve existing recipes and processes to enhance quality, cost efficiency, meeting nutrition targets and compliance. • Testing new hot hold times to optimise quality, provide records and recommendations. Quality & Compliance • Define, write, and maintain recipes, costings, QA specifications, and product attribute documentation. • Conduct kitchen-level yield, organoleptic, and shelf-life testing of products, ingredients, and packaging. • Validate and sign off raw ingredients and packaging with procurement and supplier assurance. • Attend taste panels and positive release tastings, providing feedback and signing off quality prior to launch. • Regularly visit restaurants and CPU kitchens to review recipe execution, quality, and consistency, making recommendations for improvement. • Troubleshoot issues and lead corrective actions on recipes, ingredients, or processes either directly in CPU or at restaurant kitchen locations. • Ensure compliance with all food safety, integrity, and company standards. Operations & Training • Lead and deliver training of new recipes and processes to CPU and restaurant kitchen teams. • Support trials, pre-production runs, launches, and handovers to ensure seamless scale up from development to operations. • Provide post-launch support in site-based restaurant kitchens, ensuring consistent delivery of standards. • Work closely with restaurant teams to identify quality improvement opportunities and embed best practices in restaurant kitchens and central sushi production kitchen. • Support marketing and promotional activities, ensuring food is represented to brand standards. • Support SPDM and Food Director with franchise or company international operations requirements. Supplier & Process Collaboration • Prepare ingredient sourcing briefs under guidance of the Senior PDM and liaise with suppliers on specifications and amendments. • Support the Senior Product Development Manager with packaging briefs and related documentation. • Support procurement and supplier assurance on validation, communication, and corrective action processes. • Attend supplier visits, food trawls, and food shows to source innovation and strengthen supplier partnerships. Additional Responsibilities • Share responsibility for maintenance and operation of the development kitchen, including cleaning, restocking, and raw material procurement. • Attend photography sessions, preparing samples and props supporting marketing team. • Support hospitality activities for customers, internal events, and high-profile visitors. • Assist the Senior PDM with packaging briefs, sample preparation, and customer-facing sessions. • Stay up to date with food trends, competitor activity, and retail market developments. • Attend training courses as required to maintain knowledge and skills Our requirements: Previous experience as a Product Developer within the food manufacturing and QSR industry Proven background in short shelf-life chilled products within a manufacturing and QSR environment (essential). Degree in a food-related discipline (e.g., Food Science, Food Technology, Home Economics) preferred. Strong knowledge of food, ingredients, and culinary practices. Awareness of food trends; knowledge of East and Southeast Asian cuisine advantageous but not essential. Passion for great-tasting food. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive with strong industry awareness. Excellent communication skills, able to interact effectively at all levels. Highly organised and methodical, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong planning skills with exceptional attention to detail. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment In return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme Hybrid working model Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Electric Vehicle Scheme through Octapus Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. Join a company where you ll have the opportunity to work for a growing company and build a real career. COME ROLL WITH US!
Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. What you'll be doing We have an interim opportunity for a Product Developer to join our team at Manton Wood a 6 Month FTC! As a Product Developer, your role will be to develop new, and modify existing products, in line with written briefs, customer expectations and financial targets to create products of sustainable and repeatable quality and sustainable cost. In this role you will be required to: Develop new and existing recipes into commercially viable products, benchmarking regularly to gain awareness of the market for a competitive advantage. Create recipes alongside the chefs, input recipes onto the recipe management system and review the accuracy of all recipes inputted by the product technologist and chefs to ensure they meet cost, weight and nutritional requirements. Ensure the viability of new raw ingredients from an operational, technical and product development perspective to bring innovation and challenge to existing Greencore policies and practices. Complete and/or review and approve all relevant documentation (feasibility forms, customer submission forms, concept to process handovers etc.) to ensure accuracy of information shared internally and externally. Put all products through the feasibility process; working with the commercial, operations, technical and purchasing teams to solve any issues to ensure concepts are repeatable, sustainable and scalable. Compile product costing information and adapt recipes to balance food quality with achievement of commercial brief targets within customer brand standards. Present benchmarking, existing (EPD) and new products (NPD) at internal and customer presentations, passionately demonstrate good market and food trends awareness, to achieve product approval. Follow the critical path time lines as directed, escalating incomplete tasks and deficiencies in testing, to ensure that mitigating action can be taken to prevent delays in product acceptance and launch. Assist the process team with the scale up production trials, as required, to ensure production quality matches the kitchen quality signed off by the customer. Provide leadership and direct to ensure that across the team people are kept safe, engaged, focused, developed an delivery to their potential. What we're looking for Proven experience in food product development Analytical; comfortable with producing and reviewing costings Proficient in all elements of product development from concept to launch Proven track record of successfully validating products and producing high quality documentation Confident in presenting to all levels within the business and directly to customers Experience in people management 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 Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Jan 26, 2026
Contractor
Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. What you'll be doing We have an interim opportunity for a Product Developer to join our team at Manton Wood a 6 Month FTC! As a Product Developer, your role will be to develop new, and modify existing products, in line with written briefs, customer expectations and financial targets to create products of sustainable and repeatable quality and sustainable cost. In this role you will be required to: Develop new and existing recipes into commercially viable products, benchmarking regularly to gain awareness of the market for a competitive advantage. Create recipes alongside the chefs, input recipes onto the recipe management system and review the accuracy of all recipes inputted by the product technologist and chefs to ensure they meet cost, weight and nutritional requirements. Ensure the viability of new raw ingredients from an operational, technical and product development perspective to bring innovation and challenge to existing Greencore policies and practices. Complete and/or review and approve all relevant documentation (feasibility forms, customer submission forms, concept to process handovers etc.) to ensure accuracy of information shared internally and externally. Put all products through the feasibility process; working with the commercial, operations, technical and purchasing teams to solve any issues to ensure concepts are repeatable, sustainable and scalable. Compile product costing information and adapt recipes to balance food quality with achievement of commercial brief targets within customer brand standards. Present benchmarking, existing (EPD) and new products (NPD) at internal and customer presentations, passionately demonstrate good market and food trends awareness, to achieve product approval. Follow the critical path time lines as directed, escalating incomplete tasks and deficiencies in testing, to ensure that mitigating action can be taken to prevent delays in product acceptance and launch. Assist the process team with the scale up production trials, as required, to ensure production quality matches the kitchen quality signed off by the customer. Provide leadership and direct to ensure that across the team people are kept safe, engaged, focused, developed an delivery to their potential. What we're looking for Proven experience in food product development Analytical; comfortable with producing and reviewing costings Proficient in all elements of product development from concept to launch Proven track record of successfully validating products and producing high quality documentation Confident in presenting to all levels within the business and directly to customers Experience in people management 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 Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Why Greencore Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. What You'll Be Doing We have an excellent opportunity for a Product Development Manager to join our team at our team in Northampton for a 12 Month FTC! As Product Development Manager, you'll lead the delivery of new and exciting food concepts, ensuring projects move seamlessly from idea to launch. You'll work closely with the customer and internal teams to manage multiple briefs, bringing creativity and strategic thinking to every stage of development. Key responsibilities include: Taking ownership of development briefs from concept through to launch, ensuring each project is delivered on time and in full. Managing the critical path and driving progress across multiple workstreams. Building and maintaining a strong, collaborative relationship with our customers technologists and buyers. Bringing strategic insight and forward-thinking to future development plans, helping the team stay ahead of trends and customer expectations. Encouraging innovation, creativity, and excellence in every product we deliver. Leading with influence and confidence, ensuring clarity and momentum across the team. Supporting and mentoring technologists and developers, helping them to grow and succeed. This role will require some travel to our Atherstone site and therefore the successful applicant will need a valid UK driving licence. What We're Looking For Proven experience in product development within food manufacturing. Strong project management skills with a proven ability to manage the critical path and multiple briefs. A confident, collaborative communicator with the ability to influence at all levels. Creative thinker with a strong commercial awareness and genuine passion for food. A natural leader who can inspire, challenge, and drive progress. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits 25 days Holidays plus bank holidays Pension up to 8% matched Enhanced Parental Leave Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
Jan 26, 2026
Contractor
Why Greencore Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. What You'll Be Doing We have an excellent opportunity for a Product Development Manager to join our team at our team in Northampton for a 12 Month FTC! As Product Development Manager, you'll lead the delivery of new and exciting food concepts, ensuring projects move seamlessly from idea to launch. You'll work closely with the customer and internal teams to manage multiple briefs, bringing creativity and strategic thinking to every stage of development. Key responsibilities include: Taking ownership of development briefs from concept through to launch, ensuring each project is delivered on time and in full. Managing the critical path and driving progress across multiple workstreams. Building and maintaining a strong, collaborative relationship with our customers technologists and buyers. Bringing strategic insight and forward-thinking to future development plans, helping the team stay ahead of trends and customer expectations. Encouraging innovation, creativity, and excellence in every product we deliver. Leading with influence and confidence, ensuring clarity and momentum across the team. Supporting and mentoring technologists and developers, helping them to grow and succeed. This role will require some travel to our Atherstone site and therefore the successful applicant will need a valid UK driving licence. What We're Looking For Proven experience in product development within food manufacturing. Strong project management skills with a proven ability to manage the critical path and multiple briefs. A confident, collaborative communicator with the ability to influence at all levels. Creative thinker with a strong commercial awareness and genuine passion for food. A natural leader who can inspire, challenge, and drive progress. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits 25 days Holidays plus bank holidays Pension up to 8% matched Enhanced Parental Leave Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. What you'll be doing We have a permanent opportunity for a Product Developer to join our team at Crosby! As a Product Developer, your role will be to develop new, and modify existing products, in line with written briefs, customer expectations and financial targets to create products of sustainable and repeatable quality and sustainable cost. In this role you will be required to: Develop new and existing recipes into commercially viable products, benchmarking regularly to gain awareness of the market for a competitive advantage. Create recipes alongside the chefs, input recipes onto the recipe management system and review the accuracy of all recipes inputted by the product technologist and chefs to ensure they meet cost, weight and nutritional requirements. Ensure the viability of new raw ingredients from an operational, technical and product development perspective to bring innovation and challenge to existing Greencore policies and practices. Complete and/or review and approve all relevant documentation (feasibility forms, customer submission forms, concept to process handovers etc.) to ensure accuracy of information shared internally and externally. Put all products through the feasibility process; working with the commercial, operations, technical and purchasing teams to solve any issues to ensure concepts are repeatable, sustainable and scalable. Compile product costing information and adapt recipes to balance food quality with achievement of commercial brief targets within customer brand standards. Present benchmarking, existing (EPD) and new products (NPD) at internal and customer presentations, passionately demonstrate good market and food trends awareness, to achieve product approval. Follow the critical path time lines as directed, escalating incomplete tasks and deficiencies in testing, to ensure that mitigating action can be taken to prevent delays in product acceptance and launch. Assist the process team with the scale up production trials, as required, to ensure production quality matches the kitchen quality signed off by the customer. Provide leadership and direct to ensure that across the team people are kept safe, engaged, focused, developed an delivery to their potential. What we're looking for Proven experience in food product development Analytical; comfortable with producing and reviewing costings Proficient in all elements of product development from concept to launch Proven track record of successfully validating products and producing high quality documentation Confident in presenting to all levels within the business and directly to customers Experience in people management 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 Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Jan 26, 2026
Full time
Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. What you'll be doing We have a permanent opportunity for a Product Developer to join our team at Crosby! As a Product Developer, your role will be to develop new, and modify existing products, in line with written briefs, customer expectations and financial targets to create products of sustainable and repeatable quality and sustainable cost. In this role you will be required to: Develop new and existing recipes into commercially viable products, benchmarking regularly to gain awareness of the market for a competitive advantage. Create recipes alongside the chefs, input recipes onto the recipe management system and review the accuracy of all recipes inputted by the product technologist and chefs to ensure they meet cost, weight and nutritional requirements. Ensure the viability of new raw ingredients from an operational, technical and product development perspective to bring innovation and challenge to existing Greencore policies and practices. Complete and/or review and approve all relevant documentation (feasibility forms, customer submission forms, concept to process handovers etc.) to ensure accuracy of information shared internally and externally. Put all products through the feasibility process; working with the commercial, operations, technical and purchasing teams to solve any issues to ensure concepts are repeatable, sustainable and scalable. Compile product costing information and adapt recipes to balance food quality with achievement of commercial brief targets within customer brand standards. Present benchmarking, existing (EPD) and new products (NPD) at internal and customer presentations, passionately demonstrate good market and food trends awareness, to achieve product approval. Follow the critical path time lines as directed, escalating incomplete tasks and deficiencies in testing, to ensure that mitigating action can be taken to prevent delays in product acceptance and launch. Assist the process team with the scale up production trials, as required, to ensure production quality matches the kitchen quality signed off by the customer. Provide leadership and direct to ensure that across the team people are kept safe, engaged, focused, developed an delivery to their potential. What we're looking for Proven experience in food product development Analytical; comfortable with producing and reviewing costings Proficient in all elements of product development from concept to launch Proven track record of successfully validating products and producing high quality documentation Confident in presenting to all levels within the business and directly to customers Experience in people management 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 Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
2 x Quality Technologist - Operational Pillar (Full-time, Permanent) Hybrid - 2 Office days, Central London Unlock your potential with Prinova We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions and trusted by the world s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands. Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader. Wherever your career is headed, you ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us. What does a Quality Technologist role mean at Prinova? The role is within our Operational Quality team pillar and plays a vital role in maintaining and improving the quality and safety of products and processes within our ingredients distribution business, which also undertakes processing activities and co-manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory and industry standards, supporting operational teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. What s in it for you? Personal growth, including training and development opportunities Health Cash Plan Subsidised gym membership What to expect? Non-Conformance & Issue Resolution Lead investigations into non conformances (internal, supplier and customer-related) and write investigation reports Perform root cause analysis using industry standards, such as FMEA, 5Whys and Fishbone diagrams to determine scope/ impact and develop corrective/preventative actions Drive corrective and preventative actions and verify their effectiveness to prevent recurrence Perform risk assessment to determine the safety and efficacy of the product Support the handling and resolution of customer complaints, working cross-functionally to ensure timely responses Provide trend reports of quality events Audit & Compliance Support site preparation for internal, customer and third-party audits (e.g. BRC, customer audits) and actively participate as required Ensure documentation and records are maintained and readily available Monitor operation compliance with relevant regulatory, food safety and customer-specific standards Continuous Improvement & Training Identify areas for improvement within operational quality processes and support the implementation of enhanced controls and efficiencies Support process improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency and enhance product quality. Supplier & Co-Manufacturing Support Support the quality assessment and approval of supplier services (Warehouses, processors and contract manufacturers/packagers) Monitor the performance of suppliers and improvement initiatives as required Cross-functional Support Collaborate with Product Managers, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams to align on quality expectations and ensure a seamless supply of quality-assured products Does this sound like you? Chinese language skills are highly desirable Strong understanding of operational quality processes, food safety standards and industry best practices Ability to conduct effective root cause analysis and manage CAPAs Proven track record in investigations, collaborative approach to problem solving, and cross-functional communication Ability to work proactively, prioritise tasks and adapt to a fast-paced environment 5+ years of experience in supplier quality, quality assurance within ingredients distributions or the manufacturing industry Knowledge of industry standards and regulations, including BRC, HACCP, and GMP Experience conducting supplier audits and managing corrective action processes Interested? We would love to hear from you. Submit your CV by clicking Apply.
Jan 26, 2026
Full time
2 x Quality Technologist - Operational Pillar (Full-time, Permanent) Hybrid - 2 Office days, Central London Unlock your potential with Prinova We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions and trusted by the world s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands. Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader. Wherever your career is headed, you ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us. What does a Quality Technologist role mean at Prinova? The role is within our Operational Quality team pillar and plays a vital role in maintaining and improving the quality and safety of products and processes within our ingredients distribution business, which also undertakes processing activities and co-manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory and industry standards, supporting operational teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. What s in it for you? Personal growth, including training and development opportunities Health Cash Plan Subsidised gym membership What to expect? Non-Conformance & Issue Resolution Lead investigations into non conformances (internal, supplier and customer-related) and write investigation reports Perform root cause analysis using industry standards, such as FMEA, 5Whys and Fishbone diagrams to determine scope/ impact and develop corrective/preventative actions Drive corrective and preventative actions and verify their effectiveness to prevent recurrence Perform risk assessment to determine the safety and efficacy of the product Support the handling and resolution of customer complaints, working cross-functionally to ensure timely responses Provide trend reports of quality events Audit & Compliance Support site preparation for internal, customer and third-party audits (e.g. BRC, customer audits) and actively participate as required Ensure documentation and records are maintained and readily available Monitor operation compliance with relevant regulatory, food safety and customer-specific standards Continuous Improvement & Training Identify areas for improvement within operational quality processes and support the implementation of enhanced controls and efficiencies Support process improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency and enhance product quality. Supplier & Co-Manufacturing Support Support the quality assessment and approval of supplier services (Warehouses, processors and contract manufacturers/packagers) Monitor the performance of suppliers and improvement initiatives as required Cross-functional Support Collaborate with Product Managers, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams to align on quality expectations and ensure a seamless supply of quality-assured products Does this sound like you? Chinese language skills are highly desirable Strong understanding of operational quality processes, food safety standards and industry best practices Ability to conduct effective root cause analysis and manage CAPAs Proven track record in investigations, collaborative approach to problem solving, and cross-functional communication Ability to work proactively, prioritise tasks and adapt to a fast-paced environment 5+ years of experience in supplier quality, quality assurance within ingredients distributions or the manufacturing industry Knowledge of industry standards and regulations, including BRC, HACCP, and GMP Experience conducting supplier audits and managing corrective action processes Interested? We would love to hear from you. Submit your CV by clicking Apply.
Technologist Full Time, Permanent Spalding Up to £30,000 - £35,000 P.A Plus Excellent Benefits In a nutshell Our client is a well-established FMCG food manufacturing business and is looking for a Technologist to join their team. You will play a key role in ensuring that products meet the highest quality, food safety, technical, and regulatory standards click apply for full job details
Jan 26, 2026
Full time
Technologist Full Time, Permanent Spalding Up to £30,000 - £35,000 P.A Plus Excellent Benefits In a nutshell Our client is a well-established FMCG food manufacturing business and is looking for a Technologist to join their team. You will play a key role in ensuring that products meet the highest quality, food safety, technical, and regulatory standards click apply for full job details
Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. What you'll be doing We have an interim opportunity for a Product Developer to join our team at Boston on a 6 Month FTC! As a Product Developer, your role will be to develop new, and modify existing products, in line with written briefs, customer expectations and financial targets to create products of sustainable and repeatable quality and sustainable cost. In this role you will be required to: Develop new and existing recipes into commercially viable products, benchmarking regularly to gain awareness of the market for a competitive advantage. Create recipes alongside the chefs, input recipes onto the recipe management system and review the accuracy of all recipes inputted by the product technologist and chefs to ensure they meet cost, weight and nutritional requirements. Ensure the viability of new raw ingredients from an operational, technical and product development perspective to bring innovation and challenge to existing Greencore policies and practices. Complete and/or review and approve all relevant documentation (feasibility forms, customer submission forms, concept to process handovers etc.) to ensure accuracy of information shared internally and externally. Put all products through the feasibility process; working with the commercial, operations, technical and purchasing teams to solve any issues to ensure concepts are repeatable, sustainable and scalable. Compile product costing information and adapt recipes to balance food quality with achievement of commercial brief targets within customer brand standards. Present benchmarking, existing (EPD) and new products (NPD) at internal and customer presentations, passionately demonstrate good market and food trends awareness, to achieve product approval. Follow the critical path time lines as directed, escalating incomplete tasks and deficiencies in testing, to ensure that mitigating action can be taken to prevent delays in product acceptance and launch. Assist the process team with the scale up production trials, as required, to ensure production quality matches the kitchen quality signed off by the customer. Provide leadership and direct to ensure that across the team people are kept safe, engaged, focused, developed an delivery to their potential. What we're looking for Proven experience in food product development Analytical; comfortable with producing and reviewing costings Proficient in all elements of product development from concept to launch Proven track record of successfully validating products and producing high quality documentation Confident in presenting to all levels within the business and directly to customers Experience in people management 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 Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Jan 26, 2026
Contractor
Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. What you'll be doing We have an interim opportunity for a Product Developer to join our team at Boston on a 6 Month FTC! As a Product Developer, your role will be to develop new, and modify existing products, in line with written briefs, customer expectations and financial targets to create products of sustainable and repeatable quality and sustainable cost. In this role you will be required to: Develop new and existing recipes into commercially viable products, benchmarking regularly to gain awareness of the market for a competitive advantage. Create recipes alongside the chefs, input recipes onto the recipe management system and review the accuracy of all recipes inputted by the product technologist and chefs to ensure they meet cost, weight and nutritional requirements. Ensure the viability of new raw ingredients from an operational, technical and product development perspective to bring innovation and challenge to existing Greencore policies and practices. Complete and/or review and approve all relevant documentation (feasibility forms, customer submission forms, concept to process handovers etc.) to ensure accuracy of information shared internally and externally. Put all products through the feasibility process; working with the commercial, operations, technical and purchasing teams to solve any issues to ensure concepts are repeatable, sustainable and scalable. Compile product costing information and adapt recipes to balance food quality with achievement of commercial brief targets within customer brand standards. Present benchmarking, existing (EPD) and new products (NPD) at internal and customer presentations, passionately demonstrate good market and food trends awareness, to achieve product approval. Follow the critical path time lines as directed, escalating incomplete tasks and deficiencies in testing, to ensure that mitigating action can be taken to prevent delays in product acceptance and launch. Assist the process team with the scale up production trials, as required, to ensure production quality matches the kitchen quality signed off by the customer. Provide leadership and direct to ensure that across the team people are kept safe, engaged, focused, developed an delivery to their potential. What we're looking for Proven experience in food product development Analytical; comfortable with producing and reviewing costings Proficient in all elements of product development from concept to launch Proven track record of successfully validating products and producing high quality documentation Confident in presenting to all levels within the business and directly to customers Experience in people management 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 Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
If you enjoy seeing products go from idea trial shelf, this one s worth a look. I m working with a large, well-established manufacturer looking to strengthen their site-based NPD Process team. This is a hands-on role, suited to someone who enjoys being on the factory floor, running trials, and getting involved in real scale-up - not just paperwork. What you ll be doing: Running factory trials and recording outputs Scaling new products across multiple UK sites Working closely with Operations, Technical, and NPD Supporting launches for major UK retail customers Owning projects from concept through to handover What they re looking for: 2+ years experience in food manufacturing Food science or related qualification ideal Confident communicator who enjoys cross-functional working Why consider it? Strong exposure to end-to-end NPD Multi-site experience Stable, growing food manufacturer Clear development opportunity If you re happy where you are but open to a proper NPD role , it s worth a conversation.
Jan 26, 2026
Full time
If you enjoy seeing products go from idea trial shelf, this one s worth a look. I m working with a large, well-established manufacturer looking to strengthen their site-based NPD Process team. This is a hands-on role, suited to someone who enjoys being on the factory floor, running trials, and getting involved in real scale-up - not just paperwork. What you ll be doing: Running factory trials and recording outputs Scaling new products across multiple UK sites Working closely with Operations, Technical, and NPD Supporting launches for major UK retail customers Owning projects from concept through to handover What they re looking for: 2+ years experience in food manufacturing Food science or related qualification ideal Confident communicator who enjoys cross-functional working Why consider it? Strong exposure to end-to-end NPD Multi-site experience Stable, growing food manufacturer Clear development opportunity If you re happy where you are but open to a proper NPD role , it s worth a conversation.
Compliance Technologist Salary: Competitive Benefits: Company share save scheme, Pension up to 8% matched, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Old Leake (Boston PE22 9PN) Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: Monday to Friday / 08:30am - 17:00pm Contract Type: Permanent Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. The site employs over 700 people and specialises in making chilled Italian ready meals and pasta salads products for a dedicated customer. What you'll be doing As a Compliance Technologist, you will work in a busy and dynamic environment, reporting to the Technical Services Manager. You will provide technical expertise to our customers, suppliers, and the wider business, advising on legal, safety, and quality standards, and delivering specialist technical support across all functions. Role Accountabilities Provide administrative support for QMS and HACCP compliance. Generate and maintain Technical KPI reports. Monitor and trend non-conformance, complaints, microbiological, and nutritional surveillance data to ensure root cause analysis and improvements. Coordinate pest control activities and ensure compliance with scheduled visits. Maintain the Allergen Risk Assessment by implementing procedures and updating changes to meet business needs. Perform data entry, trend analysis, respond to information requests, coordinate actions, manage change procedures, and communicate updates to stakeholders. Conduct traceability exercises across the site and drive system improvements for full compliance. Ensure professional, timely communication with customers and contribute to audits and site visits. Share relevant information in forums to maintain audit readiness. Perform internal audits, trend actions and non-conformances, and report findings to appropriate forums. Collaborate with Technical Management to ensure compliance with standards, Codes of Practice, and legislation. Work with the Specification Technologist to create and update finished product specifications. Support implementation of changes related to product launches, delists, and promotional activities. Assist with export documentation compliance and manage export veterinary officer visits. Provide flexible support across the Technical team, deputising where required and contributing to projects. What we're looking for Strong technical background from a dynamic manufacturing environment, with the ability to confidently navigate complex processes. Clear and effective communicator, building strong relationships and collaborating seamlessly across teams. Thrive on problem-solving with an analytical, solutions-focused, and methodical approach. Proactive and driven, combining technical expertise with strong interpersonal skills to make a meaningful impact. 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 Holidays Pension up to 8% matched 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 and development opportunities to further your career.
Jan 25, 2026
Full time
Compliance Technologist Salary: Competitive Benefits: Company share save scheme, Pension up to 8% matched, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Old Leake (Boston PE22 9PN) Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: Monday to Friday / 08:30am - 17:00pm Contract Type: Permanent Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. The site employs over 700 people and specialises in making chilled Italian ready meals and pasta salads products for a dedicated customer. What you'll be doing As a Compliance Technologist, you will work in a busy and dynamic environment, reporting to the Technical Services Manager. You will provide technical expertise to our customers, suppliers, and the wider business, advising on legal, safety, and quality standards, and delivering specialist technical support across all functions. Role Accountabilities Provide administrative support for QMS and HACCP compliance. Generate and maintain Technical KPI reports. Monitor and trend non-conformance, complaints, microbiological, and nutritional surveillance data to ensure root cause analysis and improvements. Coordinate pest control activities and ensure compliance with scheduled visits. Maintain the Allergen Risk Assessment by implementing procedures and updating changes to meet business needs. Perform data entry, trend analysis, respond to information requests, coordinate actions, manage change procedures, and communicate updates to stakeholders. Conduct traceability exercises across the site and drive system improvements for full compliance. Ensure professional, timely communication with customers and contribute to audits and site visits. Share relevant information in forums to maintain audit readiness. Perform internal audits, trend actions and non-conformances, and report findings to appropriate forums. Collaborate with Technical Management to ensure compliance with standards, Codes of Practice, and legislation. Work with the Specification Technologist to create and update finished product specifications. Support implementation of changes related to product launches, delists, and promotional activities. Assist with export documentation compliance and manage export veterinary officer visits. Provide flexible support across the Technical team, deputising where required and contributing to projects. What we're looking for Strong technical background from a dynamic manufacturing environment, with the ability to confidently navigate complex processes. Clear and effective communicator, building strong relationships and collaborating seamlessly across teams. Thrive on problem-solving with an analytical, solutions-focused, and methodical approach. Proactive and driven, combining technical expertise with strong interpersonal skills to make a meaningful impact. 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 Holidays Pension up to 8% matched 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 and development opportunities to further your career.
Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 42 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Bento the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Senior Quality Assurance Technologist to join our Central Production Unit based in Park Royal . The Role: The role provides professional support to the QA Manager in managing food safety, food quality, health & safety, and legal compliance across all operations within the Central Production Unit. It also involves managing, training, supporting, and developing the QA team to ensure quality assurance activities are completed effectively, accurately, and on time, while balancing people management with hands-on QA responsibilities and providing operational support when required. Key Responsibilities: Work closely with all departments, providing professional support to ensure compliance with BRCGS standards and maintaining the Central Production Unit (CPU) in an audit-ready state at all times. Supervise, coach, and support the QA Technologists team, fostering a positive culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Responsible for QA tasks on Saturdays and Sundays and during holiday cover for QA Manager. Plan and allocate QA tasks, ensuring schedules are adhered to and priorities are met. Execute effective training plan for new and current staff to ensure team members are adequately trained and competent for their responsibilities. Manage the team to ensure the QA conduct inspections of raw materials, in-process products, finished products and processes and identify defects or deviations from quality standards. Ensuring team rectify or escalate non-conformances when required, ensuring corrective actions are implemented. Conduct internal audit on a regular basis e.g., glass & plastic, GMP (good manufacturing practice), hygiene, CCP (critical control point) and allergen etc. Ensure calibration of equipment (thermometers, scales, etc.) is completed on schedule, with accurate monitoring records maintained. Ensure taste panel is completed on schedule, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and results recorded. Manage routine sampling plans (finished products, shelf life, environmental swabs, water samples) working closely with other members of the technical team Ensure maintenance of accurate QA documentation of control and monitoring activities including check sheets, concession requests, audit reports, etc Assist with supplier non-conformances and customer complaints investigations on food safety, packaging or other food related issues. Document and report the investigation results to Line Manager as appropriate. Support the Line Manager with document control (updating, creating, and reviewing documents as required). Escalate quality or food safety concerns promptly to the Line Manager. Provide hands-on support to cover QA tasks during peak periods, absences, or when required. Support with activities and data collection on initiatives related to ESG responsibilities and commitments Our Requirements: The Senior Quality Assurance Technologist should have a good practical working knowledge of food safety legislation and quality requirements. A strong QA background is desirable for this role but more importantly you will be energetic, punctual, proactive, and reliable with the ability to lead, guide, and motivate others towards achievement. HACCP knowledge, a food science qualification or equivalent and experience in the manufacturing industry within a high care / high risk environment will be favorable. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. In return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme (a service providing health and wellbeing support) Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Electric Vehicle Scheme through Octopus Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you. COME ROLL WITH US!
Jan 25, 2026
Full time
Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 42 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Bento the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Senior Quality Assurance Technologist to join our Central Production Unit based in Park Royal . The Role: The role provides professional support to the QA Manager in managing food safety, food quality, health & safety, and legal compliance across all operations within the Central Production Unit. It also involves managing, training, supporting, and developing the QA team to ensure quality assurance activities are completed effectively, accurately, and on time, while balancing people management with hands-on QA responsibilities and providing operational support when required. Key Responsibilities: Work closely with all departments, providing professional support to ensure compliance with BRCGS standards and maintaining the Central Production Unit (CPU) in an audit-ready state at all times. Supervise, coach, and support the QA Technologists team, fostering a positive culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Responsible for QA tasks on Saturdays and Sundays and during holiday cover for QA Manager. Plan and allocate QA tasks, ensuring schedules are adhered to and priorities are met. Execute effective training plan for new and current staff to ensure team members are adequately trained and competent for their responsibilities. Manage the team to ensure the QA conduct inspections of raw materials, in-process products, finished products and processes and identify defects or deviations from quality standards. Ensuring team rectify or escalate non-conformances when required, ensuring corrective actions are implemented. Conduct internal audit on a regular basis e.g., glass & plastic, GMP (good manufacturing practice), hygiene, CCP (critical control point) and allergen etc. Ensure calibration of equipment (thermometers, scales, etc.) is completed on schedule, with accurate monitoring records maintained. Ensure taste panel is completed on schedule, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and results recorded. Manage routine sampling plans (finished products, shelf life, environmental swabs, water samples) working closely with other members of the technical team Ensure maintenance of accurate QA documentation of control and monitoring activities including check sheets, concession requests, audit reports, etc Assist with supplier non-conformances and customer complaints investigations on food safety, packaging or other food related issues. Document and report the investigation results to Line Manager as appropriate. Support the Line Manager with document control (updating, creating, and reviewing documents as required). Escalate quality or food safety concerns promptly to the Line Manager. Provide hands-on support to cover QA tasks during peak periods, absences, or when required. Support with activities and data collection on initiatives related to ESG responsibilities and commitments Our Requirements: The Senior Quality Assurance Technologist should have a good practical working knowledge of food safety legislation and quality requirements. A strong QA background is desirable for this role but more importantly you will be energetic, punctual, proactive, and reliable with the ability to lead, guide, and motivate others towards achievement. HACCP knowledge, a food science qualification or equivalent and experience in the manufacturing industry within a high care / high risk environment will be favorable. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. In return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme (a service providing health and wellbeing support) Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Electric Vehicle Scheme through Octopus Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you. COME ROLL WITH US!
Technical Manager - Dairy and Fine Foods Kent / South East England - commutable from Kent, Essex, Surrey Are you a hands-on technical professional ready to take ownership of food safety, quality, and compliance for a premium food supplier? The senior role of Technical Manager offers the chance to lead a small team of Technologists, shape food technical leadership, and ensure products consistently meet the highest standards for retailers, independent stores, and foodservice customers across the United Kingdom. Technical Manager Key Responsibilities Lead site food safety, quality, and compliance, including audits and customer standards Manage supplier approval, auditing, and ongoing performance improvement Oversee specifications, artwork, and approvals for new product development Build strong relationships with retail, independent, and foodservice customers Support domestic and international supplier visits and audits Drive a culture of continuous improvement and best practice across the business Technical Manager Key Requirements Experienced Technical Manager or Senior Technical professional, with dairy or cheese exposure Strong knowledge of food quality management and compliance systems Practical, hands-on leader confident engaging with suppliers and customers Highly organised, resilient, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment This is a rare chance to influence standards, compliance, and innovation in a respected fine food business while developing your career in a dynamic, premium food environment.
Jan 24, 2026
Full time
Technical Manager - Dairy and Fine Foods Kent / South East England - commutable from Kent, Essex, Surrey Are you a hands-on technical professional ready to take ownership of food safety, quality, and compliance for a premium food supplier? The senior role of Technical Manager offers the chance to lead a small team of Technologists, shape food technical leadership, and ensure products consistently meet the highest standards for retailers, independent stores, and foodservice customers across the United Kingdom. Technical Manager Key Responsibilities Lead site food safety, quality, and compliance, including audits and customer standards Manage supplier approval, auditing, and ongoing performance improvement Oversee specifications, artwork, and approvals for new product development Build strong relationships with retail, independent, and foodservice customers Support domestic and international supplier visits and audits Drive a culture of continuous improvement and best practice across the business Technical Manager Key Requirements Experienced Technical Manager or Senior Technical professional, with dairy or cheese exposure Strong knowledge of food quality management and compliance systems Practical, hands-on leader confident engaging with suppliers and customers Highly organised, resilient, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment This is a rare chance to influence standards, compliance, and innovation in a respected fine food business while developing your career in a dynamic, premium food environment.
Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent. Headquartered in London, we manage $213.9 billion and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at As at 30 September 2025 About Man AHL Man AHL employs diversified quantitative techniques to offer a range of strategies which encompass traditional momentum, non traditional momentum, multi strategy and sector based approaches. Man AHL's strategies are primarily alternative and seek to gain potential predictive, alpha generating insights through rigorous analysis of large data sets. Man AHL is a specialised engine, applying scientific rigour and advanced technology and execution to a diverse range of data to build systematic investment strategies, trading continuously over hundreds of global markets. The team of 150 investment professionals, including 110 researchers, is comprised of scientists, technologists and finance practitioners, driven by curiosity and intellectual honesty, and a passion for solving the complex problems presented by financial markets. The engine leverages Man Group's unique collaboration with the University of Oxford, the Oxford Man Institute of Quantitative Finance (OMI). The OMI conducts field leading academic research into machine learning and data analytics, which can be applied to quantitative investing. Founded in 1987, Man AHL's funds under management were $63.8 billion at 31 March 2024. Further information can be found at The Team AHL Macro is the team responsible for Macro strategies. The team systematically trades liquid futures and FX at different frequencies, with holding periods ranging from monthly to intraday. Technology and Business Skills 4+ years of experience researching and live trading alpha signals for futures and FX Experience with intraday predictor design and analysis Experience with portfolio construction, risk analysis Strong understanding of transaction costs, and mitigation strategies Strong coding skills and experience of handling large data sets. We use Python and its scientific stack for both research and live trading Personal Attributes Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical, statistical, and computing content e.g., Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics or Physics from a leading university Hands on attitude; willing to get involved with technology and projects across the firm Intellectually robust with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving Self organised with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with contending business demands and priorities Strong interpersonal skills; able to build and maintain a close working relationship with quantitative researchers, technologist, traders and senior business stakeholders alike. Ability to mentor junior researchers Confident communicator: able to argue a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views Working Here AHL fosters a performance driven, meritocratic culture with a small company, no attitude feel. It is flat structured, open, transparent, and collaborative, offering ample opportunity to grow and have enormous impact on what we do. We are actively engaged with the broader research and academic community, as well as renowned industry contributors. We're fortunate enough to have a fantastic open plan office overlooking the River Thames, and continually strive to make our environment a great place in which to work. We have annual away days and research off sites for the whole team We have a canteen onsite offering nutritious and well balanced food selection catering to varying dietary requirements As well as PCs and Macs in our office, you'll also find numerous amenities such as a Wellness room featuring Peloton bikes, a music room with notably a piano and guitar and a Maker space with light cubes and 3D printer We host and sponsor London's PyData and Machine Learning Meetups Man Group has proudly partnered with King's College London Mathematics School for many years, which offers employees the opportunity to supervise a group of students on a scientific research project or internship We regularly talk at leading industry conferences, and tweet about relevant technology and how we're using it. We offer competitive compensation, a generous holiday allowance, various health and other flexible benefits. We are also committed to continuous learning and development via coaching, mentoring, regular conference attendance and sponsoring academic and professional qualifications. Inclusion, Work Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at . You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer If you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please . We are committed to continuous learning and development via coaching, mentoring, regular conference attendance and sponsoring academic and professional qualifications.
Jan 24, 2026
Full time
Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent. Headquartered in London, we manage $213.9 billion and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at As at 30 September 2025 About Man AHL Man AHL employs diversified quantitative techniques to offer a range of strategies which encompass traditional momentum, non traditional momentum, multi strategy and sector based approaches. Man AHL's strategies are primarily alternative and seek to gain potential predictive, alpha generating insights through rigorous analysis of large data sets. Man AHL is a specialised engine, applying scientific rigour and advanced technology and execution to a diverse range of data to build systematic investment strategies, trading continuously over hundreds of global markets. The team of 150 investment professionals, including 110 researchers, is comprised of scientists, technologists and finance practitioners, driven by curiosity and intellectual honesty, and a passion for solving the complex problems presented by financial markets. The engine leverages Man Group's unique collaboration with the University of Oxford, the Oxford Man Institute of Quantitative Finance (OMI). The OMI conducts field leading academic research into machine learning and data analytics, which can be applied to quantitative investing. Founded in 1987, Man AHL's funds under management were $63.8 billion at 31 March 2024. Further information can be found at The Team AHL Macro is the team responsible for Macro strategies. The team systematically trades liquid futures and FX at different frequencies, with holding periods ranging from monthly to intraday. Technology and Business Skills 4+ years of experience researching and live trading alpha signals for futures and FX Experience with intraday predictor design and analysis Experience with portfolio construction, risk analysis Strong understanding of transaction costs, and mitigation strategies Strong coding skills and experience of handling large data sets. We use Python and its scientific stack for both research and live trading Personal Attributes Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical, statistical, and computing content e.g., Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics or Physics from a leading university Hands on attitude; willing to get involved with technology and projects across the firm Intellectually robust with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving Self organised with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with contending business demands and priorities Strong interpersonal skills; able to build and maintain a close working relationship with quantitative researchers, technologist, traders and senior business stakeholders alike. Ability to mentor junior researchers Confident communicator: able to argue a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views Working Here AHL fosters a performance driven, meritocratic culture with a small company, no attitude feel. It is flat structured, open, transparent, and collaborative, offering ample opportunity to grow and have enormous impact on what we do. We are actively engaged with the broader research and academic community, as well as renowned industry contributors. We're fortunate enough to have a fantastic open plan office overlooking the River Thames, and continually strive to make our environment a great place in which to work. We have annual away days and research off sites for the whole team We have a canteen onsite offering nutritious and well balanced food selection catering to varying dietary requirements As well as PCs and Macs in our office, you'll also find numerous amenities such as a Wellness room featuring Peloton bikes, a music room with notably a piano and guitar and a Maker space with light cubes and 3D printer We host and sponsor London's PyData and Machine Learning Meetups Man Group has proudly partnered with King's College London Mathematics School for many years, which offers employees the opportunity to supervise a group of students on a scientific research project or internship We regularly talk at leading industry conferences, and tweet about relevant technology and how we're using it. We offer competitive compensation, a generous holiday allowance, various health and other flexible benefits. We are also committed to continuous learning and development via coaching, mentoring, regular conference attendance and sponsoring academic and professional qualifications. Inclusion, Work Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at . You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer If you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please . We are committed to continuous learning and development via coaching, mentoring, regular conference attendance and sponsoring academic and professional qualifications.
Henderson Brown Recruitment
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
NPD Concept Technologist - Food manufacturing Peterborough 12 month FTC Mon-fri 30,000 - 33,000 d.o.e If you're passionate about food trends, consumer insight and turning bold ideas into commercial success, this is your opportunity to sit at the heart of innovation. What you'll be doing as the NPD Concept Technologist: Be the category expert, building deep knowledge of the products and adjacent categories, tracking competitor activity and retailer benchmarks to fuel true innovation. Create and deliver standout concepts, developing new products aligned to pipeline and critical paths, blending creativity with commercial realism. Lead insight-led ideation, translating trends, market intelligence and customer briefs into exciting branded and own-label propositions. Own customer collaboration, building trusted relationships with strategic partners and confidently presenting concepts both on-site and in customer forums. Work cross-functionally with Buying, Technical, Packaging and Factory teams to source new ingredients, formats and feasible solutions. Take concepts from kitchen to factory, ensuring smooth handover to Process teams with robust documentation, samples and trial readiness. Support launches end-to-end, from kitchen development through pre-production, first runs and post-launch reviews. Champion continuous improvement, challenging ways of working and driving evolution of the Concept NPD process to keep innovation sharp and competitive. What you'll need as the NPD Concept Technologist: Experience within a new product development role or a relevant degree is required Own transport Full UK working rights - no sponsorship or visas available If you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements please either apply via this advert or call Henderson Brown on (phone number removed) for more information
Jan 24, 2026
Contractor
NPD Concept Technologist - Food manufacturing Peterborough 12 month FTC Mon-fri 30,000 - 33,000 d.o.e If you're passionate about food trends, consumer insight and turning bold ideas into commercial success, this is your opportunity to sit at the heart of innovation. What you'll be doing as the NPD Concept Technologist: Be the category expert, building deep knowledge of the products and adjacent categories, tracking competitor activity and retailer benchmarks to fuel true innovation. Create and deliver standout concepts, developing new products aligned to pipeline and critical paths, blending creativity with commercial realism. Lead insight-led ideation, translating trends, market intelligence and customer briefs into exciting branded and own-label propositions. Own customer collaboration, building trusted relationships with strategic partners and confidently presenting concepts both on-site and in customer forums. Work cross-functionally with Buying, Technical, Packaging and Factory teams to source new ingredients, formats and feasible solutions. Take concepts from kitchen to factory, ensuring smooth handover to Process teams with robust documentation, samples and trial readiness. Support launches end-to-end, from kitchen development through pre-production, first runs and post-launch reviews. Champion continuous improvement, challenging ways of working and driving evolution of the Concept NPD process to keep innovation sharp and competitive. What you'll need as the NPD Concept Technologist: Experience within a new product development role or a relevant degree is required Own transport Full UK working rights - no sponsorship or visas available If you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements please either apply via this advert or call Henderson Brown on (phone number removed) for more information
This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory and industry standards Client Details Global FMCG nutraceuticals business Description Lead investigations into non conformances (internal, supplier and customer-related) and writing investigation reports Perform root cause analysis using industry standards Drive corrective and preventative actions and verify their effectiveness to prevent recurrence Perform risk assessment to determine safety and efficacy of product Support the handling and resolution of customer complaints, working cross functionally to ensure timely responses Provide trend reports of quality events Support site preparation for internal, customer and third-party audits (e.g. BRC, customer audits) and actively participate as required Ensure documentation and records are maintained and readily available Monitor operation compliance with relevant regulatory, food safety and customer specific standards Identify areas for improvement within operational quality processes and support the implementation of enhanced controls and efficiencies Support process improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency and enhance product quality Supplier & Co-Manufacturing Support Support the quality assessment and approval of supplier of services, (Warehouses, processors and contract manufacturers/packagers) Monitor the performance of suppliers and improvement initiatives as required Profile A successful Quality Technologist should have: Strong understanding of operational quality processes, food safety standards and industry best practices Ability to conduct effective root causes and manage CAPAs Proven track record in investigations collaborative approach to problem solving and cross functional communication Ability to work proactively, prioritize tasks ad adapt to a fast-paced environment Experience in supplier quality, quality assurance within ingredients distributions or manufacturing industry Knowledge of industry standards and regulations including BRC, HACCP, GMP Experience conducting supplier audits and managing corrective action processes Job Offer Competitive salary Opportunity to work internationally for two weeks. Fixed-term contract with potential for career growth. Supportive and professional company culture. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Quality Technologist to join a respected organisation in the FMCG sector in London. Apply today to take the next step in your career!
Jan 23, 2026
Full time
This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory and industry standards Client Details Global FMCG nutraceuticals business Description Lead investigations into non conformances (internal, supplier and customer-related) and writing investigation reports Perform root cause analysis using industry standards Drive corrective and preventative actions and verify their effectiveness to prevent recurrence Perform risk assessment to determine safety and efficacy of product Support the handling and resolution of customer complaints, working cross functionally to ensure timely responses Provide trend reports of quality events Support site preparation for internal, customer and third-party audits (e.g. BRC, customer audits) and actively participate as required Ensure documentation and records are maintained and readily available Monitor operation compliance with relevant regulatory, food safety and customer specific standards Identify areas for improvement within operational quality processes and support the implementation of enhanced controls and efficiencies Support process improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency and enhance product quality Supplier & Co-Manufacturing Support Support the quality assessment and approval of supplier of services, (Warehouses, processors and contract manufacturers/packagers) Monitor the performance of suppliers and improvement initiatives as required Profile A successful Quality Technologist should have: Strong understanding of operational quality processes, food safety standards and industry best practices Ability to conduct effective root causes and manage CAPAs Proven track record in investigations collaborative approach to problem solving and cross functional communication Ability to work proactively, prioritize tasks ad adapt to a fast-paced environment Experience in supplier quality, quality assurance within ingredients distributions or manufacturing industry Knowledge of industry standards and regulations including BRC, HACCP, GMP Experience conducting supplier audits and managing corrective action processes Job Offer Competitive salary Opportunity to work internationally for two weeks. Fixed-term contract with potential for career growth. Supportive and professional company culture. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Quality Technologist to join a respected organisation in the FMCG sector in London. Apply today to take the next step in your career!
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, policy makers, and entrepreneurs 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 the lab to society. Explore more at . Welcome to the Institute of Materials & Devices for Life Sciences (MDLS) The vision for the Institute of Materials & Devices for Life Sciences (MDLS) at the Ellison Institute of Technology is to advance human health by scaling interdisciplinary science at the interface of chemistry, biology and engineering. Led by Professor Hagan Bayley, it will house more than 100 researchers engaging in three interrelated endeavors: Nanopore Sensing and Sequencing, 3D Tissue Construction, and Device Engineering. The MDLS Institute will expand nanopore science to detect a wider range of biological molecules, including volatiles in human breath. While in parallel, pioneering novel methods that integrate synthetic and living tissues into structures for organ repair. All the research will be underpinned by the development of new devices capable of serving as powerful tools in clinical settings. Laboratory Manager Role EIT is seeking an organised and experienced Laboratory Manager to lead operational, technical, and compliance functions for a rapidly expanding MDLS research laboratory. This pivotal role covers all aspects of facility management, safety compliance, workflow optimisation, and resource allocation, ensuring seamless support for cutting edge scientific research. The successful candidate will drive rigorous quality assurance across Nanopore science, Tissue Construction, and device engineering, acting as the primary liaison between MDLS research teams and EIT facilities, procurement, quality, and H&S teams. Responsibilities include SOP development, space management, inventory oversight, and audit readiness, enabling scientific excellence, operational resilience, and scalability in a dynamic, mission driven environment. A solid understanding of Nanopore, Tissue Construction, and device engineering is essential. Key Responsibilities Facility Management Oversee daily facilities of the laboratories, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to the quality standards specifically required for the MDLS Institute. Implement and enforce laboratory safety procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Manage training, mentoring, of MDLS researchers to ensure researchers are operating compliantly across all workflows and procedures. Monitor lab conditions, including temperature, humidity, and air quality, to ensure that they meet the specifications required for operations. Work closely with scientific leadership to understand research objectives and adapt laboratory operations to support evolving needs. Serve as the key point of contact for the central EIT facilities team and provide updates on equipment, facilities, and operational issues, suggesting improvements or modifications for consideration. Equipment Management Work with MDLS researchers and the EIT procurement specialist to ensure the laboratory is properly maintained and organised, with all equipment, consumables, and reagents available for research projects including inventories and COSHH assessments. Oversee the set up of laboratory facilities and work with Lab Technicians and Lab staff to ensure these protocols are maintained, including cleanliness, accident reporting procedures, signage for biohazards. Work with team members to ensure that all logs and systems for overseeing the maintenance equipment and instruments are in place, and appropriate reporting mechanisms are in place for the MDLS. Oversee maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment. Work with external vendors and service providers to maintain or repair laboratory equipment as needed. Maintain communication with research teams, establishing a scheduling system for shared facility and equipment access. Ensure improvements are identified to manage scheduling conflicts when facility restrictions are identified. Operational Support Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for relevant laboratory processes, ensuring consistency and compliance with quality standards. Maintain an up to date library of specialist risk assessment forms and COSHH forms for all relevant lab substances and ensure regular monitoring, review, and updates as needed. Troubleshoot technical and operational issues in workflows and implement solutions to prevent delays in project timelines. Manage access and user training of equipment, including establishment of appropriate training procedures for new users. Optimise laboratory space and equipment usage to support the work of a rapidly growing research team while maintaining flexibility for diverse research projects. Oversee effective and compliant waste management processes for the MDLS. Inventory and Supply Chain Management Working alongside the technical procurement specialist, laboratory technicians and relevant finance departments, manage inventory levels for laboratory consumables, reagents, and critical supplies, ensuring uninterrupted operations. Track and maintain proper documentation of inventory and ensure the timely ordering of supplies to avoid stockouts or delays. Maintain a system for tracking the usage, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Quality Assurance and Compliance Oversee compliance with relevant safety, regulatory, and quality standards in all aspects of laboratory operations. Induction and protocol development for MDLS lab compliance areas. Implement and maintain quality control (QC) processes for relevant processing workflows, ensuring high accuracy and reproducibility of results. Participate in internal and external audits and inspections, ensuring the lab meets all compliance requirements. Ensure proper documentation of processes, workflows, and sample handling procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements. Designated person for HumanTissue Authority (HTA) license, and sample workflow mapping and protocols to prepare labs for license. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience Educated to a minimum of BSc up to PhD in a relevant field. At least 5 years of experience working in a laboratory environment, with a minimum of 2 years in a management or supervisory role. Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and quality management systems. Familiar with biosafety across tissue engineering/biological/chemistry research (e.g., Chemicals/radioactivity/lasers). Key Attributes Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse group of laboratory professionals. Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills in a high tech laboratory environment. Strong organisational skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. In depth knowledge of laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, safety, and regulatory compliance. Proficiency in laboratory management software, inventory systems, and data tracking tools. Effective communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. Detail oriented with strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment with a flexible, solutions oriented mindset. Strong commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient, and compliant laboratory environment. Our Benefits Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Working Together - What It Involves You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford. NB: the above are both optional based on the role being recruited for
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
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, policy makers, and entrepreneurs 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 the lab to society. Explore more at . Welcome to the Institute of Materials & Devices for Life Sciences (MDLS) The vision for the Institute of Materials & Devices for Life Sciences (MDLS) at the Ellison Institute of Technology is to advance human health by scaling interdisciplinary science at the interface of chemistry, biology and engineering. Led by Professor Hagan Bayley, it will house more than 100 researchers engaging in three interrelated endeavors: Nanopore Sensing and Sequencing, 3D Tissue Construction, and Device Engineering. The MDLS Institute will expand nanopore science to detect a wider range of biological molecules, including volatiles in human breath. While in parallel, pioneering novel methods that integrate synthetic and living tissues into structures for organ repair. All the research will be underpinned by the development of new devices capable of serving as powerful tools in clinical settings. Laboratory Manager Role EIT is seeking an organised and experienced Laboratory Manager to lead operational, technical, and compliance functions for a rapidly expanding MDLS research laboratory. This pivotal role covers all aspects of facility management, safety compliance, workflow optimisation, and resource allocation, ensuring seamless support for cutting edge scientific research. The successful candidate will drive rigorous quality assurance across Nanopore science, Tissue Construction, and device engineering, acting as the primary liaison between MDLS research teams and EIT facilities, procurement, quality, and H&S teams. Responsibilities include SOP development, space management, inventory oversight, and audit readiness, enabling scientific excellence, operational resilience, and scalability in a dynamic, mission driven environment. A solid understanding of Nanopore, Tissue Construction, and device engineering is essential. Key Responsibilities Facility Management Oversee daily facilities of the laboratories, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to the quality standards specifically required for the MDLS Institute. Implement and enforce laboratory safety procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Manage training, mentoring, of MDLS researchers to ensure researchers are operating compliantly across all workflows and procedures. Monitor lab conditions, including temperature, humidity, and air quality, to ensure that they meet the specifications required for operations. Work closely with scientific leadership to understand research objectives and adapt laboratory operations to support evolving needs. Serve as the key point of contact for the central EIT facilities team and provide updates on equipment, facilities, and operational issues, suggesting improvements or modifications for consideration. Equipment Management Work with MDLS researchers and the EIT procurement specialist to ensure the laboratory is properly maintained and organised, with all equipment, consumables, and reagents available for research projects including inventories and COSHH assessments. Oversee the set up of laboratory facilities and work with Lab Technicians and Lab staff to ensure these protocols are maintained, including cleanliness, accident reporting procedures, signage for biohazards. Work with team members to ensure that all logs and systems for overseeing the maintenance equipment and instruments are in place, and appropriate reporting mechanisms are in place for the MDLS. Oversee maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment. Work with external vendors and service providers to maintain or repair laboratory equipment as needed. Maintain communication with research teams, establishing a scheduling system for shared facility and equipment access. Ensure improvements are identified to manage scheduling conflicts when facility restrictions are identified. Operational Support Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for relevant laboratory processes, ensuring consistency and compliance with quality standards. Maintain an up to date library of specialist risk assessment forms and COSHH forms for all relevant lab substances and ensure regular monitoring, review, and updates as needed. Troubleshoot technical and operational issues in workflows and implement solutions to prevent delays in project timelines. Manage access and user training of equipment, including establishment of appropriate training procedures for new users. Optimise laboratory space and equipment usage to support the work of a rapidly growing research team while maintaining flexibility for diverse research projects. Oversee effective and compliant waste management processes for the MDLS. Inventory and Supply Chain Management Working alongside the technical procurement specialist, laboratory technicians and relevant finance departments, manage inventory levels for laboratory consumables, reagents, and critical supplies, ensuring uninterrupted operations. Track and maintain proper documentation of inventory and ensure the timely ordering of supplies to avoid stockouts or delays. Maintain a system for tracking the usage, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Quality Assurance and Compliance Oversee compliance with relevant safety, regulatory, and quality standards in all aspects of laboratory operations. Induction and protocol development for MDLS lab compliance areas. Implement and maintain quality control (QC) processes for relevant processing workflows, ensuring high accuracy and reproducibility of results. Participate in internal and external audits and inspections, ensuring the lab meets all compliance requirements. Ensure proper documentation of processes, workflows, and sample handling procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements. Designated person for HumanTissue Authority (HTA) license, and sample workflow mapping and protocols to prepare labs for license. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience Educated to a minimum of BSc up to PhD in a relevant field. At least 5 years of experience working in a laboratory environment, with a minimum of 2 years in a management or supervisory role. Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and quality management systems. Familiar with biosafety across tissue engineering/biological/chemistry research (e.g., Chemicals/radioactivity/lasers). Key Attributes Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse group of laboratory professionals. Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills in a high tech laboratory environment. Strong organisational skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. In depth knowledge of laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, safety, and regulatory compliance. Proficiency in laboratory management software, inventory systems, and data tracking tools. Effective communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. Detail oriented with strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment with a flexible, solutions oriented mindset. Strong commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient, and compliant laboratory environment. Our Benefits Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Working Together - What It Involves You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford. NB: the above are both optional based on the role being recruited for
Ready to be the engine behind every successful food launch? A leading chilled food manufacturer is seeking a Process Technologist to join their high-performing team in London. This is a pivotal role at the heart of product development, where you'll translate innovative recipes into scalable, production-ready products that meet the highest standards of quality, safety and commercial performance. You'll lead factory trials through to launch, working cross-functionally with NPD, Technical, Production and Commercial teams to ensure customer-approved recipes can be delivered efficiently, cost-effectively and consistently at scale. From planning trials and managing documentation to testing, validation and post-trial analysis, you'll play a critical role in bringing new and improved products to life. What you'll bring: - Experience as a Process Technologist or within NPD, chilled experience is a bonus - Confidence leading trials in fast-paced factory environments - Strong problem-solving skills - Excellent relationship-building ability - Highly organised with sharp attention to detail If you're passionate about turning great ideas into real-world production success this is your chance to make a tangible impact on products seen by millions of consumers. Please note: Sponsorship is unfortunately not available for this role If you would like a confidential chat to discuss in more detail, please contact Danielle Bailey 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)
Jan 20, 2026
Full time
Ready to be the engine behind every successful food launch? A leading chilled food manufacturer is seeking a Process Technologist to join their high-performing team in London. This is a pivotal role at the heart of product development, where you'll translate innovative recipes into scalable, production-ready products that meet the highest standards of quality, safety and commercial performance. You'll lead factory trials through to launch, working cross-functionally with NPD, Technical, Production and Commercial teams to ensure customer-approved recipes can be delivered efficiently, cost-effectively and consistently at scale. From planning trials and managing documentation to testing, validation and post-trial analysis, you'll play a critical role in bringing new and improved products to life. What you'll bring: - Experience as a Process Technologist or within NPD, chilled experience is a bonus - Confidence leading trials in fast-paced factory environments - Strong problem-solving skills - Excellent relationship-building ability - Highly organised with sharp attention to detail If you're passionate about turning great ideas into real-world production success this is your chance to make a tangible impact on products seen by millions of consumers. Please note: Sponsorship is unfortunately not available for this role If you would like a confidential chat to discuss in more detail, please contact Danielle Bailey 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)
Quality Technologist - Supplier (Full-time, 10 months fixed term contract) Hybrid - 2 Office days, Central London Unlock your potential with Prinova We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions and trusted by the world s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands. Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader. Wherever your career is headed, you ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us. What does a Quality Technologist role mean at Prinova? The role is within our Supplier Audit Pack Quality team and involves renewal of audit pack documents and new supplier approvals. Other duties may be assigned to provide day-to-day support to the quality department. What s in it for you? Personal growth, including training and development opportunities Health Cash Plan Subsidised gym membership What to expect? Supplier monitoring and renewing audit packs documentation. This involves: Renewal of audit packs according to Prinova Requirements (food and feed products) Approval of New Suppliers Evaluate Risk Assessment Navigate within the internal system (FBSS, Docuware, ADW) Animal feed approval Organic Approval Participate in HACCP meetings Approve toll manufacturing orders and resolve related issues and queries. Respond to technical queries from customers & suppliers related to our ingredients, also to quality and food safety, etc. Execute & participate in projects identified by the business for a continuous improvement of the Quality Management System. Review blocked inventory. Support all other Quality department tasks according to workload and priorities. Does this sound like you? Chinese language skills are highly desirable Good understanding of Quality (Technical) requirements and standards of the food industry: HACCP, BRC Food, Agents and Brokers. Additional nice to have: FAMI-QS (animal feed), Organic / BIO, Kosher, Halal, IFS Logistics. Over 3 years of experience in a Quality, Technical or R&D role in the Food, Ingredients or Supplements industry. Some experience in auditing. Some experience in resolving non-conformances or complaints. High level of business and technical English. IT literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Especially proficient in Excel. Experience working with retail online specification systems is desirable but not essential - QADEX, Hamilton Grant. Food legislation / labelling training or understanding is essential. Interested? We would love to hear from you. Submit your CV by clicking Apply.
Jan 20, 2026
Seasonal
Quality Technologist - Supplier (Full-time, 10 months fixed term contract) Hybrid - 2 Office days, Central London Unlock your potential with Prinova We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions and trusted by the world s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands. Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader. Wherever your career is headed, you ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us. What does a Quality Technologist role mean at Prinova? The role is within our Supplier Audit Pack Quality team and involves renewal of audit pack documents and new supplier approvals. Other duties may be assigned to provide day-to-day support to the quality department. What s in it for you? Personal growth, including training and development opportunities Health Cash Plan Subsidised gym membership What to expect? Supplier monitoring and renewing audit packs documentation. This involves: Renewal of audit packs according to Prinova Requirements (food and feed products) Approval of New Suppliers Evaluate Risk Assessment Navigate within the internal system (FBSS, Docuware, ADW) Animal feed approval Organic Approval Participate in HACCP meetings Approve toll manufacturing orders and resolve related issues and queries. Respond to technical queries from customers & suppliers related to our ingredients, also to quality and food safety, etc. Execute & participate in projects identified by the business for a continuous improvement of the Quality Management System. Review blocked inventory. Support all other Quality department tasks according to workload and priorities. Does this sound like you? Chinese language skills are highly desirable Good understanding of Quality (Technical) requirements and standards of the food industry: HACCP, BRC Food, Agents and Brokers. Additional nice to have: FAMI-QS (animal feed), Organic / BIO, Kosher, Halal, IFS Logistics. Over 3 years of experience in a Quality, Technical or R&D role in the Food, Ingredients or Supplements industry. Some experience in auditing. Some experience in resolving non-conformances or complaints. High level of business and technical English. IT literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Especially proficient in Excel. Experience working with retail online specification systems is desirable but not essential - QADEX, Hamilton Grant. Food legislation / labelling training or understanding is essential. Interested? We would love to hear from you. Submit your CV by clicking Apply.
