Specifications Technologist Based in Carlton, Barnsley Permanent Would suit either fresh graduate or experienced Specifications Technologist Working as part of a fantastic team reporting into a Senior Specification Technologist, this role is varied and is required to write and maintain finished product specifications for products supplied and produced by and on behalf of Premier Foods click apply for full job details
Jan 12, 2026
Full time
Specifications Technologist Based in Carlton, Barnsley Permanent Would suit either fresh graduate or experienced Specifications Technologist Working as part of a fantastic team reporting into a Senior Specification Technologist, this role is varied and is required to write and maintain finished product specifications for products supplied and produced by and on behalf of Premier Foods click apply for full job details
The Bread Factory is London's leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL's Bakeries nationwide. As our teams grow, we seek our next Raw Materials Technologist to join our team. We Care about a Job Well Done: Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way. We Care about Baking: At The Bread Factory, all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all. We Care about Each Other: We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers. We Care about Community: We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. While ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food. We Care about Nature: We're committed to sustainability across our supply chain-from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing: Approve and monitor suppliers to ensure compliance with standards. Review and verify supplier GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) accreditation. Approve and monitor raw materials and packaging to meet quality standards. Carry out raw material and allergen risk assessments. Verify raw material specifications and associated documentation. Monitor threats and vulnerabilities in raw materials, ensuring supplier compliance. Liaise with suppliers to resolve non-conformance or out-of-specification issues. Ensure the accuracy of Chain of Custody (CoC) claims (e.g. provenance, varietal information). Conduct raw material and mass balance traceability exercises. Obtain and manage supplier Certificates of Conformance (CoC) / Certificates of Analysis (CoA). Take swift action on food safety alerts, liaising with internal and external stakeholders. Support raw material approvals and reviews to ensure timely and accurate product launches. Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you have: Strong literacy and numeracy skills - able to interpret data and documentation accurately. Highly organised with excellent time management skills. Clear and confident communicator (written and verbal). 3+ years' food manufacturing experience (preferably in Supplier Assurance). Level 3 HACCP and Food Safety qualification. Auditor qualification and experience conducting audits (BRCGS preferred). Recognised allergen qualification with strong allergen management knowledge. Familiar with customer codes of practice (allergens, labelling, coding, foreign body detection). Proficient in Microsoft Office - especially Excel. What's in it for you: Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends. 50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets. 25 days holiday + bank holidays Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24-hour GP service Cycle to work scheme
Jan 12, 2026
Full time
The Bread Factory is London's leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL's Bakeries nationwide. As our teams grow, we seek our next Raw Materials Technologist to join our team. We Care about a Job Well Done: Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way. We Care about Baking: At The Bread Factory, all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all. We Care about Each Other: We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers. We Care about Community: We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. While ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food. We Care about Nature: We're committed to sustainability across our supply chain-from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing: Approve and monitor suppliers to ensure compliance with standards. Review and verify supplier GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) accreditation. Approve and monitor raw materials and packaging to meet quality standards. Carry out raw material and allergen risk assessments. Verify raw material specifications and associated documentation. Monitor threats and vulnerabilities in raw materials, ensuring supplier compliance. Liaise with suppliers to resolve non-conformance or out-of-specification issues. Ensure the accuracy of Chain of Custody (CoC) claims (e.g. provenance, varietal information). Conduct raw material and mass balance traceability exercises. Obtain and manage supplier Certificates of Conformance (CoC) / Certificates of Analysis (CoA). Take swift action on food safety alerts, liaising with internal and external stakeholders. Support raw material approvals and reviews to ensure timely and accurate product launches. Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you have: Strong literacy and numeracy skills - able to interpret data and documentation accurately. Highly organised with excellent time management skills. Clear and confident communicator (written and verbal). 3+ years' food manufacturing experience (preferably in Supplier Assurance). Level 3 HACCP and Food Safety qualification. Auditor qualification and experience conducting audits (BRCGS preferred). Recognised allergen qualification with strong allergen management knowledge. Familiar with customer codes of practice (allergens, labelling, coding, foreign body detection). Proficient in Microsoft Office - especially Excel. What's in it for you: Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends. 50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets. 25 days holiday + bank holidays Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24-hour GP service Cycle to work scheme
A new opportunity with an established food manufacturing business looking for a Quality Systems Technologist within their technical function. You will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring documentation, compliance record and internal processes meet certification and customer standards. This is an opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement is encouraged and supported. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and improve the site's QMS and document control processes Coordinate internal audits and drive timely closure of actions Ensure accurate and compliant operational data capture across the site Monitor supplier approval status and keep specifications up to date Support complaint trend reduction through effective action management Assist with traceability exercises and ensure audit readiness Provide quality performance reporting and insights Support food safety & quality culture initiatives across all teams What You'll Bring: Knowledge of BRCGS standards and retailer requirements Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail Good systems capability with confidence in managing data and digital tools Ability to influence others and challenge where needed If you're passionate about food safety, compliance and continuous improvement - and are ready for a role that gives you ownership and visibility - we'd love to hear from you. 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 11, 2026
Full time
A new opportunity with an established food manufacturing business looking for a Quality Systems Technologist within their technical function. You will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring documentation, compliance record and internal processes meet certification and customer standards. This is an opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement is encouraged and supported. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and improve the site's QMS and document control processes Coordinate internal audits and drive timely closure of actions Ensure accurate and compliant operational data capture across the site Monitor supplier approval status and keep specifications up to date Support complaint trend reduction through effective action management Assist with traceability exercises and ensure audit readiness Provide quality performance reporting and insights Support food safety & quality culture initiatives across all teams What You'll Bring: Knowledge of BRCGS standards and retailer requirements Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail Good systems capability with confidence in managing data and digital tools Ability to influence others and challenge where needed If you're passionate about food safety, compliance and continuous improvement - and are ready for a role that gives you ownership and visibility - we'd love to hear from you. 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)
Ellison Institute of Technology
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Join us at EIT: At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, 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 for lab to society. Explore more at . Your Role: At EIT we are seeking two hands-on and detailed orientated Logistics and Distribution Technicians to support the day-to-day operations of the central store warehouse we are currently establishing to streamline the procurement, storage, and distribution of materials, equipment, and consumables needed to carry out our institute-wide research and development. The Logistics & Distribution Technicians will play a vital role in accurately picking, packing, transporting and delivery of research supplies across the campus, as supporting the overall warehouse functions through safe goods handling, accurate inventory movements and high levels of customer service. Your Responsibilities: Stock and Inventory Coordination: Receive, inspect, and accurately record incoming stock (materials, consumables, and equipment). Pick stock accurately based on order requests, ensuring correct product, quantity and batch/lot information where applicable. Maintain organised inventory systems and update stock levels using warehouse/inventory systems. Pack goods safely and securely, following handling guidelines for fragile, hazardous, temperature-controlled or regulated materials. Conduct regular stock counts and report discrepancies to the Central Stores and Warehouse Manager. Deliver goods to multiple buildings across the institute according to scheduled routes or ad hoc requests. Ensure timely, safe and professional delivery, including obtaining signatures or digital confirmations when required. Warehouse Operations: Ensure the warehouse is clean, safe, and efficiently organized. Store materials following proper safety protocols and storage requirements (e.g., temperature-sensitive, hazardous goods). Assist in labelling, shelving, and cataloguing items. Prepare and coordinate internal deliveries to laboratories and departments across the campus. Ensure timely collection and dispatch of outgoing deliveries, returns, or waste materials. Maintain delivery schedules and ensure documentation is complete and accurate. Liaise with lab staff and internal stakeholders to understand delivery requirements and resolve stock issues. Support inventory-related troubleshooting and urgent supply needs. Health & Safety and Compliance: Follow HSE procedures and protocols, including PPE use and handling/storage of hazardous goods. Flag any safety concerns or procedural issues to the Central Stores and Warehouse Manager and relevant Health and Safety representatives Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience: Demonstrable experience working in a warehouse, logistics, or stock control role. Familiarity with inventory systems and warehouse processes. Basic understanding of stock handling procedures, including for sensitive or regulated materials. Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment. Ability to follow protocols and maintain accurate records. Full clean UK driving licence. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Previous experience in a lab, research, or healthcare logistics environment. Experience with ERP/WMS software (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, or similar). Knowledge of hazardous material handling and cold chain logistics. Forklift or pallet truck certification. Our Benefits: Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience) + travel allowance + bonus 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 will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford (or be willing to relocate) and can commit to travelling between sites based in Oxford, however you will be based at the warehouse site. Please note, this job is fully site based, Monday - Friday with core hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm for the first 6 months, however this is subject to change from there and as we expand and grow as a business. Start time could change to 6:00am, dependent on business demand & urgent turnarounds across the campus & institutes.
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
Join us at EIT: At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, 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 for lab to society. Explore more at . Your Role: At EIT we are seeking two hands-on and detailed orientated Logistics and Distribution Technicians to support the day-to-day operations of the central store warehouse we are currently establishing to streamline the procurement, storage, and distribution of materials, equipment, and consumables needed to carry out our institute-wide research and development. The Logistics & Distribution Technicians will play a vital role in accurately picking, packing, transporting and delivery of research supplies across the campus, as supporting the overall warehouse functions through safe goods handling, accurate inventory movements and high levels of customer service. Your Responsibilities: Stock and Inventory Coordination: Receive, inspect, and accurately record incoming stock (materials, consumables, and equipment). Pick stock accurately based on order requests, ensuring correct product, quantity and batch/lot information where applicable. Maintain organised inventory systems and update stock levels using warehouse/inventory systems. Pack goods safely and securely, following handling guidelines for fragile, hazardous, temperature-controlled or regulated materials. Conduct regular stock counts and report discrepancies to the Central Stores and Warehouse Manager. Deliver goods to multiple buildings across the institute according to scheduled routes or ad hoc requests. Ensure timely, safe and professional delivery, including obtaining signatures or digital confirmations when required. Warehouse Operations: Ensure the warehouse is clean, safe, and efficiently organized. Store materials following proper safety protocols and storage requirements (e.g., temperature-sensitive, hazardous goods). Assist in labelling, shelving, and cataloguing items. Prepare and coordinate internal deliveries to laboratories and departments across the campus. Ensure timely collection and dispatch of outgoing deliveries, returns, or waste materials. Maintain delivery schedules and ensure documentation is complete and accurate. Liaise with lab staff and internal stakeholders to understand delivery requirements and resolve stock issues. Support inventory-related troubleshooting and urgent supply needs. Health & Safety and Compliance: Follow HSE procedures and protocols, including PPE use and handling/storage of hazardous goods. Flag any safety concerns or procedural issues to the Central Stores and Warehouse Manager and relevant Health and Safety representatives Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience: Demonstrable experience working in a warehouse, logistics, or stock control role. Familiarity with inventory systems and warehouse processes. Basic understanding of stock handling procedures, including for sensitive or regulated materials. Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment. Ability to follow protocols and maintain accurate records. Full clean UK driving licence. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Previous experience in a lab, research, or healthcare logistics environment. Experience with ERP/WMS software (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, or similar). Knowledge of hazardous material handling and cold chain logistics. Forklift or pallet truck certification. Our Benefits: Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience) + travel allowance + bonus 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 will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford (or be willing to relocate) and can commit to travelling between sites based in Oxford, however you will be based at the warehouse site. Please note, this job is fully site based, Monday - Friday with core hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm for the first 6 months, however this is subject to change from there and as we expand and grow as a business. Start time could change to 6:00am, dependent on business demand & urgent turnarounds across the campus & institutes.
Ellison Institute of Technology
Oxford, Oxfordshire
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 11, 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
Ellison Institute of Technology
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Led by a world-class faculty of scientists, technologists, policy makers, economists and entrepreneurs, the Ellison Institute of Technology aims to develop and deploy commercially sustainable solutions to solve some of humanity's most enduring challenges. Our work is guided by four Humane Endeavours: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO2 and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics. Set for completion in 2027, the EIT Campus in Littlemore will include more than 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, educational and gathering spaces. Fuelled by growing ambition and the strength of Oxford's science ecosystem, EIT is now expanding its footprint to a 2 million sq ft Campus across the western part of The Oxford Science Park. Designed by Foster+Partners led by Lord Norman Foster, this will become a transformative workplace for up to 7,000 people, with autonomous laboratories, purpose-built laboratories including a plant sciences building and dynamic spaces to spark interdisciplinary collaboration. The Pathogen Mission highlights EIT's transformative approach, using Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) and Oracle's cloud technology to create a global pathogen metagenomics system. This initiative aims to improve diagnostics, provide early epidemic warnings, and guide treatments by profiling antimicrobial resistance. The goal is to deliver certified diagnostic tools for widespread use in labs, hospitals, and public health. EIT Oxford fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and resilience, valuing diverse expertise to drive sustainable solutions to humanity's enduring challenges. The EIT Pathogen Programme - Applied Sequencing team is seeking an Electrical Instrumentation Engineer to help advance next-generation diagnostic technology. In this role, you will work closely with experts in microfluidics, microbiology, and data engineering to specify, source, and assemble off-the-shelf components into functional instrumentation for a point-of-care device capable of metagenomic sequencing through a microfluidic cartridge interface. As the first Electrical Instrumentation Engineer in the team, you will act as a subject matter expert and remain flexible to the evolving needs of the R&D programme. Your work will focus on developing control systems for pumps, valves, actuators, and sensors used to manipulate fluids at the microscale, including movement, mixing, thermal control, and data capture. This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative healthcare technology with real-world impact. Key Responsibilities: Design and engineer electrical systems for laboratory instrumentation integration and automation, from LV (240 V) mains to ELV ( Develop power distribution and control architectures for new experimental setups, integrating instruments, sensors, and automation hardware. Specify and select components such as power supplies, connectors, sensors, control hardware, and safety interlocks to meet system and regulatory requirements. Work closely with the Applied Sequencing Applications team to turn biological and experimental needs into practical, high-performance engineering solutions. Develop detailed system documentation, including ECAD-based schematics, wiring diagrams, and control layouts, to support design reviews and build processes. Drive R&D innovation by developing and testing new methods to automate wet bench workflows and improve experimental reproducibility. Communicate design progress and technical findings through structured updates and presentations to project and leadership teams. Ensure all systems meet relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and internal quality requirements. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical or Electronic Engineering. Strong practical understanding of LV and ELV electrical system design, including protection, earthing, and control integration. Proven experience designing and implementing electrical systems for instrumentation, automation, or laboratory environments. Working knowledge of BS 7671 and related safety and compliance standards. Familiarity with sensors, actuators, control interfaces, and integration of mixed signal or low voltage systems. Ability to work effectively across disciplines and communicate technical reasoning clearly. Confident using ECAD tools to design, document, and visualise assemblies and control systems. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Practical skills in wiring, assembly, or commissioning prototype systems. Experience managing third party builds, writing specifications, and working with contractors or suppliers. Background in laboratory or medical device automation, process control, or regulated systems. Basic understanding of PLC or embedded control systems (integration or programming). Experience performing risk assessments and supporting compliance testing. Knowledge of fluidic and thermal subsystems, including pumps, valves, motors, and sensors. Comfortable working as the sole electrical engineer within a multidisciplinary team. Experience with collaboration tools such as Jira or Confluence. Key Attributes: Team oriented and collaborative, eager to contribute within multidisciplinary project teams. Excellent communicator, able to explain complex technical ideas clearly. Creative problem solver who thrives in an experimental and fast moving R&D setting. Detail focused and organised, ensuring high standards across all project deliverables. Strong time management, balancing multiple priorities effectively. We offer the following benefits: Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electrical Car Scheme Why work for EIT: At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! Terms of Appointment: 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. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.
Jan 10, 2026
Full time
Led by a world-class faculty of scientists, technologists, policy makers, economists and entrepreneurs, the Ellison Institute of Technology aims to develop and deploy commercially sustainable solutions to solve some of humanity's most enduring challenges. Our work is guided by four Humane Endeavours: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO2 and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics. Set for completion in 2027, the EIT Campus in Littlemore will include more than 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, educational and gathering spaces. Fuelled by growing ambition and the strength of Oxford's science ecosystem, EIT is now expanding its footprint to a 2 million sq ft Campus across the western part of The Oxford Science Park. Designed by Foster+Partners led by Lord Norman Foster, this will become a transformative workplace for up to 7,000 people, with autonomous laboratories, purpose-built laboratories including a plant sciences building and dynamic spaces to spark interdisciplinary collaboration. The Pathogen Mission highlights EIT's transformative approach, using Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) and Oracle's cloud technology to create a global pathogen metagenomics system. This initiative aims to improve diagnostics, provide early epidemic warnings, and guide treatments by profiling antimicrobial resistance. The goal is to deliver certified diagnostic tools for widespread use in labs, hospitals, and public health. EIT Oxford fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and resilience, valuing diverse expertise to drive sustainable solutions to humanity's enduring challenges. The EIT Pathogen Programme - Applied Sequencing team is seeking an Electrical Instrumentation Engineer to help advance next-generation diagnostic technology. In this role, you will work closely with experts in microfluidics, microbiology, and data engineering to specify, source, and assemble off-the-shelf components into functional instrumentation for a point-of-care device capable of metagenomic sequencing through a microfluidic cartridge interface. As the first Electrical Instrumentation Engineer in the team, you will act as a subject matter expert and remain flexible to the evolving needs of the R&D programme. Your work will focus on developing control systems for pumps, valves, actuators, and sensors used to manipulate fluids at the microscale, including movement, mixing, thermal control, and data capture. This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative healthcare technology with real-world impact. Key Responsibilities: Design and engineer electrical systems for laboratory instrumentation integration and automation, from LV (240 V) mains to ELV ( Develop power distribution and control architectures for new experimental setups, integrating instruments, sensors, and automation hardware. Specify and select components such as power supplies, connectors, sensors, control hardware, and safety interlocks to meet system and regulatory requirements. Work closely with the Applied Sequencing Applications team to turn biological and experimental needs into practical, high-performance engineering solutions. Develop detailed system documentation, including ECAD-based schematics, wiring diagrams, and control layouts, to support design reviews and build processes. Drive R&D innovation by developing and testing new methods to automate wet bench workflows and improve experimental reproducibility. Communicate design progress and technical findings through structured updates and presentations to project and leadership teams. Ensure all systems meet relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and internal quality requirements. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical or Electronic Engineering. Strong practical understanding of LV and ELV electrical system design, including protection, earthing, and control integration. Proven experience designing and implementing electrical systems for instrumentation, automation, or laboratory environments. Working knowledge of BS 7671 and related safety and compliance standards. Familiarity with sensors, actuators, control interfaces, and integration of mixed signal or low voltage systems. Ability to work effectively across disciplines and communicate technical reasoning clearly. Confident using ECAD tools to design, document, and visualise assemblies and control systems. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Practical skills in wiring, assembly, or commissioning prototype systems. Experience managing third party builds, writing specifications, and working with contractors or suppliers. Background in laboratory or medical device automation, process control, or regulated systems. Basic understanding of PLC or embedded control systems (integration or programming). Experience performing risk assessments and supporting compliance testing. Knowledge of fluidic and thermal subsystems, including pumps, valves, motors, and sensors. Comfortable working as the sole electrical engineer within a multidisciplinary team. Experience with collaboration tools such as Jira or Confluence. Key Attributes: Team oriented and collaborative, eager to contribute within multidisciplinary project teams. Excellent communicator, able to explain complex technical ideas clearly. Creative problem solver who thrives in an experimental and fast moving R&D setting. Detail focused and organised, ensuring high standards across all project deliverables. Strong time management, balancing multiple priorities effectively. We offer the following benefits: Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electrical Car Scheme Why work for EIT: At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! Terms of Appointment: 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. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.
Job Title: Graduate Technologist Location: Kent Salary: 27,000 - 30,000 Ref: AM20826 This is an opportunity you don't want to miss out on We are working with a long established and highly regarded food business who supply premium products to many of the retailers as well as the food service sector and further food manufacturers. They are looking to recruit a Graduate Technologist to join their Technical team. You will support the technical department and will ensure that technical compliance is maintained for your product category. You will be taking responsibility for the maintenance and accuracy of supplier records and will be managing customer specifications. Best of all, you will be joining a business that has a great culture and a proven track record of progressing their employees careers. This role would suit someone with lots of drive and who is self-motivated. We are looking for someone who can communicate well and can build strong relationships with procurement teams, suppliers, operations and the wider internal teams. Having good analytical skills and being well-organised is essential. If this sounds of interest, please apply via the link. Alternatively, for a confidential chat about the role, please contact Alex Marshall on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Jan 10, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Graduate Technologist Location: Kent Salary: 27,000 - 30,000 Ref: AM20826 This is an opportunity you don't want to miss out on We are working with a long established and highly regarded food business who supply premium products to many of the retailers as well as the food service sector and further food manufacturers. They are looking to recruit a Graduate Technologist to join their Technical team. You will support the technical department and will ensure that technical compliance is maintained for your product category. You will be taking responsibility for the maintenance and accuracy of supplier records and will be managing customer specifications. Best of all, you will be joining a business that has a great culture and a proven track record of progressing their employees careers. This role would suit someone with lots of drive and who is self-motivated. We are looking for someone who can communicate well and can build strong relationships with procurement teams, suppliers, operations and the wider internal teams. Having good analytical skills and being well-organised is essential. If this sounds of interest, please apply via the link. Alternatively, for a confidential chat about the role, please contact Alex Marshall on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Overview We are recruiting a Specifications Technologist to join a leading food manufacturing business in Grimsby. This role is offered on a fixed term basis to provide cover, with the possibility of extension dependent on business needs. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance and timely completion of product specifications. Key Responsibilities Sense-check product specifications against customer policies and internal requirements Create and manage fish product specifications using the internal specification system Coordinate specification workflows through internal approval processes Manage external approvals via customer portals (full training provided) Maintain accurate records and documentation Liaise with internal teams and customers to resolve queries and ensure specification accuracy Support the technical and QA teams with documentation and compliance where required Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone with previous experience in a specifications, QA or technical role within a food manufacturing or factory environment. Strong administrative experience with excellent attention to detail will also be considered. You will be successful in this role if you have: Experience working with specifications, technical documentation or QA paperwork High accuracy and attention to detail Strong organisational and administrative skills Confidence using systems and portals (training provided) Ability to communicate effectively across teams A proactive approach to managing deadlines and approvals Benefits Competitive rates of pay Online Benefits Hub 25 days holiday per year Life Insurance On-site parking Company Pension (for monthly-paid employees) Referral Programme Health & Wellbeing Programme R45 About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.
Jan 10, 2026
Contractor
Overview We are recruiting a Specifications Technologist to join a leading food manufacturing business in Grimsby. This role is offered on a fixed term basis to provide cover, with the possibility of extension dependent on business needs. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance and timely completion of product specifications. Key Responsibilities Sense-check product specifications against customer policies and internal requirements Create and manage fish product specifications using the internal specification system Coordinate specification workflows through internal approval processes Manage external approvals via customer portals (full training provided) Maintain accurate records and documentation Liaise with internal teams and customers to resolve queries and ensure specification accuracy Support the technical and QA teams with documentation and compliance where required Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone with previous experience in a specifications, QA or technical role within a food manufacturing or factory environment. Strong administrative experience with excellent attention to detail will also be considered. You will be successful in this role if you have: Experience working with specifications, technical documentation or QA paperwork High accuracy and attention to detail Strong organisational and administrative skills Confidence using systems and portals (training provided) Ability to communicate effectively across teams A proactive approach to managing deadlines and approvals Benefits Competitive rates of pay Online Benefits Hub 25 days holiday per year Life Insurance On-site parking Company Pension (for monthly-paid employees) Referral Programme Health & Wellbeing Programme R45 About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.
Ellison Institute of Technology
Oxford, Oxfordshire
About EIT The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity's most challenging problems. EIT will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability. Led by a world-class faculty of scientists, technologists, policy makers, economists and entrepreneurs, the Ellison Institute of Technology aims to develop and deploy commercially sustainable solutions to solve some of humanity's most enduring challenges. Our work is guided by four Humane Endeavours: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO2 and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics. Set for completion in 2027, the EIT Campus in Littlemore will include more than 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, educational and gathering spaces. Fuelled by growing ambition and the strength of Oxford's science ecosystem, EIT is now expanding its footprint to a 2 million sq ft Campus across the western part of The Oxford Science Park. Designed by Foster + Partners led by Lord Norman Foster, this will become a transformative workplace for up to 7,000 people, with autonomous laboratories, purpose-built laboratories including a plant sciences building and dynamic spaces to spark interdisciplinary collaboration. EIT is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone's experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity's most enduring challenges. About Economics Economics at EIT is recruiting for a number of outstanding, full-time Post-doctoral Research Fellows dedicated to developing the economic case for transformative solutions to humanity's greatest challenges, using pioneering theoretical and empirical research to support global solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new and rapidly expanding group, under the leadership of Professor Andrew J. Scott, that will tackle frontier issues in the economics of health and work. The EIT offers a stimulating research environment that focuses on both fundamental research as well as applied solutions - rethinking policies, institutions and economic thinking to build the economic foundations for a better future. You will be part of a large and expanding Economics team with strong links to a world-class AI team and access to large-scale datasets. Researchers will have the opportunity to work with a faculty of global academic experts producing research aimed at shaping government policies and creating successful commercial products. You will be part of a cohort of Post-Doctoral Fellows and Pre-Doctoral positions. Positions are full-time and are for one and two-year duration, potentially renewable for further terms, subject to performance, with the option to rotate across projects. With the opportunity to mix with leading academics across a range of institutions and participate in the research networks of academics and policymakers operating out of EIT these positions offer a unique track for establishing credentials for further research or for providing a springboard for a career in policy or business. About the Role The projects cover a range of theoretical and empirical issues with Researchers being allocated depending on their strengths and interests. You will work closely with leading academic and policy experts on the issues and be expected to take the lead on driving research forward and coordinating with Pre-Doctoral Researchers: Empirical modelling of the links between biology, health, disease and economic outcomes (e.g. labour force participation, earnings, occupational choice, retirement, etc). Constructing micro-founded models to evaluate the macroeconomic case for preventative health. Developing effective measures of health using large, novel datasets and identifying key causal factors via quasi-experimental techniques that would deliver effective prevention programmes. Work on theoretical models evaluating the welfare gains of better health, developing measures to improve the allocation of health resources. Using economic approach to develop recommendations to measure and improve health systems productivity. How might AI and robotics and demographic trends affect future economic forecasts for GDP, productivity and employment? What implications might these dynamics and transitions have for public finances? Skills Required A PhD (or due to complete in 2026) in Economics, or related discipline with research relevant to theoretical modelling (micro, macro or health), applied micro econometrics and large data skills. Evidence of intellectual excellence and the ability to work independently. A strong technical skillset - theoretical modelling, econometric application, experience with large datasets, etc. The ability to deliver as part of a wider project team and to coordinate researchers and data work A creative approach to problem-solving and the ability to project manage. Working across broad scientific missions to identify and solve different economics problems. We expect the Post-Doctoral Fellow to pursue independent high-quality research, working closely with senior colleagues in the Economics Department, while fostering collaboration and opportunity for applied economics research across the wider EIT Programmes. We do not require candidates with knowledge of health economics but a general emphasis on economic thinking and strong technical skills that can be applied to specific research projects and more broadly. Application Requirements Applications are welcome from candidates both within the UK and internationally. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate's eligibility to work in the UK. Role Duration Positions are available for one-year and two-year terms. Fellows will be appointed on a full-time basis, with contracts renewable annually. A minimum commitment of two years is strongly preferred. Required Application Materials Curriculum Vitae (CV) Job Market Paper Cover Letter Two Letters of Reference We offer the following benefits Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Why work for EIT At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!
Jan 10, 2026
Full time
About EIT The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity's most challenging problems. EIT will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability. Led by a world-class faculty of scientists, technologists, policy makers, economists and entrepreneurs, the Ellison Institute of Technology aims to develop and deploy commercially sustainable solutions to solve some of humanity's most enduring challenges. Our work is guided by four Humane Endeavours: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO2 and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics. Set for completion in 2027, the EIT Campus in Littlemore will include more than 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, educational and gathering spaces. Fuelled by growing ambition and the strength of Oxford's science ecosystem, EIT is now expanding its footprint to a 2 million sq ft Campus across the western part of The Oxford Science Park. Designed by Foster + Partners led by Lord Norman Foster, this will become a transformative workplace for up to 7,000 people, with autonomous laboratories, purpose-built laboratories including a plant sciences building and dynamic spaces to spark interdisciplinary collaboration. EIT is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone's experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity's most enduring challenges. About Economics Economics at EIT is recruiting for a number of outstanding, full-time Post-doctoral Research Fellows dedicated to developing the economic case for transformative solutions to humanity's greatest challenges, using pioneering theoretical and empirical research to support global solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new and rapidly expanding group, under the leadership of Professor Andrew J. Scott, that will tackle frontier issues in the economics of health and work. The EIT offers a stimulating research environment that focuses on both fundamental research as well as applied solutions - rethinking policies, institutions and economic thinking to build the economic foundations for a better future. You will be part of a large and expanding Economics team with strong links to a world-class AI team and access to large-scale datasets. Researchers will have the opportunity to work with a faculty of global academic experts producing research aimed at shaping government policies and creating successful commercial products. You will be part of a cohort of Post-Doctoral Fellows and Pre-Doctoral positions. Positions are full-time and are for one and two-year duration, potentially renewable for further terms, subject to performance, with the option to rotate across projects. With the opportunity to mix with leading academics across a range of institutions and participate in the research networks of academics and policymakers operating out of EIT these positions offer a unique track for establishing credentials for further research or for providing a springboard for a career in policy or business. About the Role The projects cover a range of theoretical and empirical issues with Researchers being allocated depending on their strengths and interests. You will work closely with leading academic and policy experts on the issues and be expected to take the lead on driving research forward and coordinating with Pre-Doctoral Researchers: Empirical modelling of the links between biology, health, disease and economic outcomes (e.g. labour force participation, earnings, occupational choice, retirement, etc). Constructing micro-founded models to evaluate the macroeconomic case for preventative health. Developing effective measures of health using large, novel datasets and identifying key causal factors via quasi-experimental techniques that would deliver effective prevention programmes. Work on theoretical models evaluating the welfare gains of better health, developing measures to improve the allocation of health resources. Using economic approach to develop recommendations to measure and improve health systems productivity. How might AI and robotics and demographic trends affect future economic forecasts for GDP, productivity and employment? What implications might these dynamics and transitions have for public finances? Skills Required A PhD (or due to complete in 2026) in Economics, or related discipline with research relevant to theoretical modelling (micro, macro or health), applied micro econometrics and large data skills. Evidence of intellectual excellence and the ability to work independently. A strong technical skillset - theoretical modelling, econometric application, experience with large datasets, etc. The ability to deliver as part of a wider project team and to coordinate researchers and data work A creative approach to problem-solving and the ability to project manage. Working across broad scientific missions to identify and solve different economics problems. We expect the Post-Doctoral Fellow to pursue independent high-quality research, working closely with senior colleagues in the Economics Department, while fostering collaboration and opportunity for applied economics research across the wider EIT Programmes. We do not require candidates with knowledge of health economics but a general emphasis on economic thinking and strong technical skills that can be applied to specific research projects and more broadly. Application Requirements Applications are welcome from candidates both within the UK and internationally. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate's eligibility to work in the UK. Role Duration Positions are available for one-year and two-year terms. Fellows will be appointed on a full-time basis, with contracts renewable annually. A minimum commitment of two years is strongly preferred. Required Application Materials Curriculum Vitae (CV) Job Market Paper Cover Letter Two Letters of Reference We offer the following benefits Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Why work for EIT At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!
Ellison Institute of Technology
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Overview 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 for lab to society. Explore more at . Your Role At EIT we are seeking an experienced and detailed orientated Quality Coordinator to provide essential administrative and coordination support to the Head of Quality and the institute's Quality Team. This role ensures the smooth and efficient operation of the Quality Management System (QMS) by supporting meetings, audits, documentation workflows, communication between departments and proactive monitoring of quality processes. Working across a multidisciplinary research and technology environment, the post-holder acts as a central point of contact, helping to align teams, maintain compliance activities and drive organisational quality standards. Your Responsibilities Administrative Support to Quality Leadership -Provide comprehensive administrative assistance to the Head of Quality and Quality Managers, including diary management, scheduling, and preparing reports and presentations. Collate data for monthly and quarterly quality metrics and ensure timely delivery of governance materials. Meeting Coordination & Minute-Taking -Organise agendas, attendee lists, and supporting documentation for key meetings such as Quality Steering Groups, Management Reviews, and Audit Preparation sessions. Take accurate, action-focused minutes, distribute promptly, and track completion of assigned actions. Quality Management System (QMS) Monitoring -Actively monitor QMS alerts, pending approvals, expiring documents, and training deadlines. Support document control workflows by routing documents for review and approval, ensuring compliance and completeness. Conduct routine checks on QMS usage and escalate gaps to Quality Managers. Audit Preparation & Support -Assist in planning and scheduling internal audits, ensuring all documentation and evidence are ready. Maintain audit files and readiness materials for external inspections and accreditation visits. Track audit findings, corrective actions, and evidence submissions to meet deadlines. Cross-Functional Liaison -Serve as the first point of contact for quality-related queries, directing them to the appropriate team member. Facilitate communication between Quality Managers and operational/research teams to ensure consistent understanding of quality processes and requirements. Records Management & Data Integrity -Maintain accurate and organised electronic and physical records, ensuring adherence to data integrity principles. Support version control, archiving, and retrieval of controlled documents, forms, and templates. Keep training matrices up to date and auditable. Incident & CAPA Support -Log incidents, deviations, non-conformances, and complaints into the QMS. Track investigation progress and CAPA timelines, ensuring updates are recorded and deadlines met. Generate summary reports for Quality Managers as required. Continuous Improvement & QMS Enhancement -Identify opportunities to streamline administrative workflows and improve QMS efficiency. Support user training activities, including guidance on document workflows and navigation. Participate in quality improvement projects assigned by the Head of Quality or Quality Managers. Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience Experience in an administrative, coordination or support role within a scientific, technical, healthcare, research or regulatory environment. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and manage competing deadlines. High level of attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and record-keeping. Proficiency with digital tools, document management systems, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams). Strong written communication skills, including minute-taking and professional correspondence. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience Experience working within a Quality, Compliance or Regulatory team. Familiarity with quality management principles or standards (e.g., ISO 9001, GLP, ISO 15189, ISO 17025). Experience supporting audits or working with an electronic QMS. Knowledge of data integrity concepts. Familiarity with other IT packages (Jira, Confluence, Lucid, etc.). Our Benefits Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience) + travel allowance + bonus 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. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford and can commit to being fully office based. Please note we cannot offer hybrid working for this role.
Jan 10, 2026
Full time
Overview 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 for lab to society. Explore more at . Your Role At EIT we are seeking an experienced and detailed orientated Quality Coordinator to provide essential administrative and coordination support to the Head of Quality and the institute's Quality Team. This role ensures the smooth and efficient operation of the Quality Management System (QMS) by supporting meetings, audits, documentation workflows, communication between departments and proactive monitoring of quality processes. Working across a multidisciplinary research and technology environment, the post-holder acts as a central point of contact, helping to align teams, maintain compliance activities and drive organisational quality standards. Your Responsibilities Administrative Support to Quality Leadership -Provide comprehensive administrative assistance to the Head of Quality and Quality Managers, including diary management, scheduling, and preparing reports and presentations. Collate data for monthly and quarterly quality metrics and ensure timely delivery of governance materials. Meeting Coordination & Minute-Taking -Organise agendas, attendee lists, and supporting documentation for key meetings such as Quality Steering Groups, Management Reviews, and Audit Preparation sessions. Take accurate, action-focused minutes, distribute promptly, and track completion of assigned actions. Quality Management System (QMS) Monitoring -Actively monitor QMS alerts, pending approvals, expiring documents, and training deadlines. Support document control workflows by routing documents for review and approval, ensuring compliance and completeness. Conduct routine checks on QMS usage and escalate gaps to Quality Managers. Audit Preparation & Support -Assist in planning and scheduling internal audits, ensuring all documentation and evidence are ready. Maintain audit files and readiness materials for external inspections and accreditation visits. Track audit findings, corrective actions, and evidence submissions to meet deadlines. Cross-Functional Liaison -Serve as the first point of contact for quality-related queries, directing them to the appropriate team member. Facilitate communication between Quality Managers and operational/research teams to ensure consistent understanding of quality processes and requirements. Records Management & Data Integrity -Maintain accurate and organised electronic and physical records, ensuring adherence to data integrity principles. Support version control, archiving, and retrieval of controlled documents, forms, and templates. Keep training matrices up to date and auditable. Incident & CAPA Support -Log incidents, deviations, non-conformances, and complaints into the QMS. Track investigation progress and CAPA timelines, ensuring updates are recorded and deadlines met. Generate summary reports for Quality Managers as required. Continuous Improvement & QMS Enhancement -Identify opportunities to streamline administrative workflows and improve QMS efficiency. Support user training activities, including guidance on document workflows and navigation. Participate in quality improvement projects assigned by the Head of Quality or Quality Managers. Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience Experience in an administrative, coordination or support role within a scientific, technical, healthcare, research or regulatory environment. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and manage competing deadlines. High level of attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and record-keeping. Proficiency with digital tools, document management systems, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams). Strong written communication skills, including minute-taking and professional correspondence. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience Experience working within a Quality, Compliance or Regulatory team. Familiarity with quality management principles or standards (e.g., ISO 9001, GLP, ISO 15189, ISO 17025). Experience supporting audits or working with an electronic QMS. Knowledge of data integrity concepts. Familiarity with other IT packages (Jira, Confluence, Lucid, etc.). Our Benefits Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience) + travel allowance + bonus 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. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford and can commit to being fully office based. Please note we cannot offer hybrid working for this role.
Job Title: Technologist Location: Spalding Salary: 30,000 - 40,000 DOE Ref: AM20827 This is an opportunity you don't want to miss out on We are working with a long established and highly regarded food business who supply premium products to many of the retailers as well as the food service sector and further food manufacturers. They are looking to recruit a Technologist / Graduate Technologist to join their Technical team. You will support the technical department and will ensure that technical compliance is maintained for your product category. You will be taking responsibility for the maintenance and accuracy of supplier records and will be managing customer specifications. Best of all, you will be joining a business that has a great culture and a proven track record of progressing their employees careers. This role would suit someone with lots of drive and who is self-motivated. We are looking for someone who can communicate well and can build strong relationships with procurement teams, suppliers, operations and the wider internal teams. Having good analytical skills and being well-organised is essential. If this sounds of interest, please apply via the link. Alternatively, for a confidential chat about the role, please contact Alex Marshall on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Jan 10, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Technologist Location: Spalding Salary: 30,000 - 40,000 DOE Ref: AM20827 This is an opportunity you don't want to miss out on We are working with a long established and highly regarded food business who supply premium products to many of the retailers as well as the food service sector and further food manufacturers. They are looking to recruit a Technologist / Graduate Technologist to join their Technical team. You will support the technical department and will ensure that technical compliance is maintained for your product category. You will be taking responsibility for the maintenance and accuracy of supplier records and will be managing customer specifications. Best of all, you will be joining a business that has a great culture and a proven track record of progressing their employees careers. This role would suit someone with lots of drive and who is self-motivated. We are looking for someone who can communicate well and can build strong relationships with procurement teams, suppliers, operations and the wider internal teams. Having good analytical skills and being well-organised is essential. If this sounds of interest, please apply via the link. Alternatively, for a confidential chat about the role, please contact Alex Marshall on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Location: Leeds Job Type: Full-time (Fridays WFH!) Reporting to: New Product Development Manager Are you a food innovator with a flair for turning ideas into standout products? I am collaborating with a leading manufacturing business, who are seeking an Senior NPD Technologist to join their forward-thinking team driving fresh concepts, smarter solutions, and exceptional food experiences. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where creativity meets commerciality, this is your next big move. What You'll Be Doing Own the NPD journey from concept through to launch, shaping products that delight customers and deliver results. Decode retailer briefs to craft commercially viable, operationally practical, and trend-leading product designs. Dive into market insights to spot emerging trends and shape the future of our food portfolio. Create and reformulate recipes to meet flavour expectations, nutritional goals, and cost parameters. Ensure every project is fully documented and aligned with account requirements. Partner with suppliers to source the very best ingredients and support new approvals. Carry out nutritional and micro testing to guarantee safety, compliance, and quality. Write clear, accurate cooking instructions for safe and consistent consumer preparation. Support Technical in maintaining the highest food safety standards. Work cross-functionally to ensure smooth project delivery and impeccable compliance. Mentor junior colleagues and step in for the NPD Manager where needed. What You'll Bring Solid experience in food product development within a similar environment (ideally 3 years working across NPD projects from concept to launch) Strong grasp of technical requirements and retailer expectations across the food sector. Excellent project management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines. Proficiency in SAP and systems used for recipe formulation and data management. Clear communicator, collaborator, and problem-solver. Creative thinker with a passion for food, detail, and innovation. Why You'll Love It Here Lead exciting, high-impact NPD projects. Join a dynamic, supportive environment that values creativity and expertise. Competitive salary and benefits package. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Flexibility that supports a healthy work-life balance. If this looks of interest, please apply with your CV and I will be in touch!
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Location: Leeds Job Type: Full-time (Fridays WFH!) Reporting to: New Product Development Manager Are you a food innovator with a flair for turning ideas into standout products? I am collaborating with a leading manufacturing business, who are seeking an Senior NPD Technologist to join their forward-thinking team driving fresh concepts, smarter solutions, and exceptional food experiences. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where creativity meets commerciality, this is your next big move. What You'll Be Doing Own the NPD journey from concept through to launch, shaping products that delight customers and deliver results. Decode retailer briefs to craft commercially viable, operationally practical, and trend-leading product designs. Dive into market insights to spot emerging trends and shape the future of our food portfolio. Create and reformulate recipes to meet flavour expectations, nutritional goals, and cost parameters. Ensure every project is fully documented and aligned with account requirements. Partner with suppliers to source the very best ingredients and support new approvals. Carry out nutritional and micro testing to guarantee safety, compliance, and quality. Write clear, accurate cooking instructions for safe and consistent consumer preparation. Support Technical in maintaining the highest food safety standards. Work cross-functionally to ensure smooth project delivery and impeccable compliance. Mentor junior colleagues and step in for the NPD Manager where needed. What You'll Bring Solid experience in food product development within a similar environment (ideally 3 years working across NPD projects from concept to launch) Strong grasp of technical requirements and retailer expectations across the food sector. Excellent project management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines. Proficiency in SAP and systems used for recipe formulation and data management. Clear communicator, collaborator, and problem-solver. Creative thinker with a passion for food, detail, and innovation. Why You'll Love It Here Lead exciting, high-impact NPD projects. Join a dynamic, supportive environment that values creativity and expertise. Competitive salary and benefits package. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Flexibility that supports a healthy work-life balance. If this looks of interest, please apply with your CV and I will be in touch!
We are exclusively partnering with a high-growth FMCG food manufacturer to recruit a Senior Concept and Process Technologist, a key role supporting the delivery of new products from initial concept through to full-scale production. This position will play a pivotal part in driving innovation, leading product and packaging development projects across branded, own-label and foodservice ranges. Acting as the vital link between the development kitchen and the factory, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth launches, while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality and technical compliance. You will be degree-qualified in Food Science or a related discipline, with a minimum of two years' experience in FMCG product development or process technology. Strong hands-on experience of factory trials, gated development processes and customer-facing projects is essential. You will be an organised and confident communicator, comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience within chilled foods would be highly advantageous. In return, the business offers a competitive benefits package including private health insurance, an enhanced pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement with additional day purchasing scheme. Please note: unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business, where you will have genuine influence over the innovation pipeline and the success of new product launches. For a confidential conversation and further details, please contact Danielle Bailey on (phone number removed) or email (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 09, 2026
Full time
We are exclusively partnering with a high-growth FMCG food manufacturer to recruit a Senior Concept and Process Technologist, a key role supporting the delivery of new products from initial concept through to full-scale production. This position will play a pivotal part in driving innovation, leading product and packaging development projects across branded, own-label and foodservice ranges. Acting as the vital link between the development kitchen and the factory, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth launches, while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality and technical compliance. You will be degree-qualified in Food Science or a related discipline, with a minimum of two years' experience in FMCG product development or process technology. Strong hands-on experience of factory trials, gated development processes and customer-facing projects is essential. You will be an organised and confident communicator, comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience within chilled foods would be highly advantageous. In return, the business offers a competitive benefits package including private health insurance, an enhanced pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement with additional day purchasing scheme. Please note: unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business, where you will have genuine influence over the innovation pipeline and the success of new product launches. For a confidential conversation and further details, please contact Danielle Bailey on (phone number removed) or email (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)
Have you got a passsion for baking? Are you a food science graduate wanting an opportunity in the food industry? This role could be for you! The Role: Comprehensive training from an experienced senior team Exposure to all departments of the business including Technical, Quality and Operations. Retailer facing experience Exciting, broad range of products Support delivery of scale up of customer approved click apply for full job details
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Have you got a passsion for baking? Are you a food science graduate wanting an opportunity in the food industry? This role could be for you! The Role: Comprehensive training from an experienced senior team Exposure to all departments of the business including Technical, Quality and Operations. Retailer facing experience Exciting, broad range of products Support delivery of scale up of customer approved click apply for full job details
Compliance Technologist We drive our own success Salary: Competitive Benefits: A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans), Free health check, Private medical insurance (after 5 years' service) Location: Bakkavor Meals Boston - Old Leake (Boston PE22 9PN) Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: Monday to Friday / 08:30am - 17:00pm Contract Type: Permanent Why join us? We're constantly evolving, progressing and diversifying. And we want our people to do so too. For everyone to feel empowered, engaged and enabled. To create opportunities to move forward, climb higher and push for more. We believe in fuelling ambition and guiding success. In supporting everyone with talent and drive to own what they do, realise their potential and build a brilliant future for themselves at Bakkavor. What we do. We're the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry - supplying meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. The site employs over 700 people and specialises in making chilled Italian ready meals and pasta salads products for a dedicated customer. About the role 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. About You You have a solid technical background gained within a dynamic manufacturing environment, giving you the expertise to navigate complex processes with confidence. Your ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and in person - sets you apart, enabling you to build strong relationships and collaborate seamlessly across teams. Naturally analytical and solutions-focused, you thrive on problem-solving and approach challenges with a calm, methodical mindset. Your combination of technical expertise, strong communication skills, and proactive approach makes you an invaluable asset to any team. What you'll receive As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. You'll enjoy: Life Assurance (1 x salary) 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays as standard (may vary by role) Private medical insurance (after 5 years' service) Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme Discount & cashback platform Personal Accident Insurance Free health check Employee Assistance Programme A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Salary sacrifice car lease scheme Free independent mortgage advice Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Free car parking Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions. Proud to be Bakkavor We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! At Bakkavor, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and ensure fair, transparent recruitment practices. Learn more about our commitment in our Inclusion and Diversity Policy ( Inclusion & Diversity Policy ). Find out more and apply.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Compliance Technologist We drive our own success Salary: Competitive Benefits: A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans), Free health check, Private medical insurance (after 5 years' service) Location: Bakkavor Meals Boston - Old Leake (Boston PE22 9PN) Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: Monday to Friday / 08:30am - 17:00pm Contract Type: Permanent Why join us? We're constantly evolving, progressing and diversifying. And we want our people to do so too. For everyone to feel empowered, engaged and enabled. To create opportunities to move forward, climb higher and push for more. We believe in fuelling ambition and guiding success. In supporting everyone with talent and drive to own what they do, realise their potential and build a brilliant future for themselves at Bakkavor. What we do. We're the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry - supplying meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. The site employs over 700 people and specialises in making chilled Italian ready meals and pasta salads products for a dedicated customer. About the role 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. About You You have a solid technical background gained within a dynamic manufacturing environment, giving you the expertise to navigate complex processes with confidence. Your ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and in person - sets you apart, enabling you to build strong relationships and collaborate seamlessly across teams. Naturally analytical and solutions-focused, you thrive on problem-solving and approach challenges with a calm, methodical mindset. Your combination of technical expertise, strong communication skills, and proactive approach makes you an invaluable asset to any team. What you'll receive As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. You'll enjoy: Life Assurance (1 x salary) 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays as standard (may vary by role) Private medical insurance (after 5 years' service) Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme Discount & cashback platform Personal Accident Insurance Free health check Employee Assistance Programme A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Salary sacrifice car lease scheme Free independent mortgage advice Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Free car parking Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions. Proud to be Bakkavor We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! At Bakkavor, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and ensure fair, transparent recruitment practices. Learn more about our commitment in our Inclusion and Diversity Policy ( Inclusion & Diversity Policy ). Find out more and apply.
Senior NPD Technologist Job Type: Full-time Salary: 40-50k Location: North Wales Are you passionate about food innovation and ready to take ownership of exciting projects? I have collaborated with a leading food manufacturer who are looking for a Senior NPD Technologist to lead the development of new and existing products for a major account. This is a customer-facing role where creativity meets precision-perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves turning ideas into reality. What you'll do: Manage NPD and EPD projects from concept to launch for key customer accounts. Work directly with major retailers, presenting ideas and updates face-to-face and in writing. Develop innovative designs and capture emerging trends through market research. Drive recipe creation and manage all documentation from concept to launch. Source new ingredients and ensure compliance with design, cost, and site requirements. Support trials, attend customer submissions, and oversee first product launches. What we're looking for: Experience working in NPD in the food industry (2-3 years would be ideal). Degree in a relevant food science subject or equivalent experience. Strong understanding of ingredient functionality and recipe formulation science. Knowledge of HACCP and food hygiene standards. Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills. Why join us? Competitive salary Great benefits package Opportunity to innovate and make an impact in a leading food business Ready to bring your ideas to life? Apply now with your CV and I will be in touch with more information!
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Senior NPD Technologist Job Type: Full-time Salary: 40-50k Location: North Wales Are you passionate about food innovation and ready to take ownership of exciting projects? I have collaborated with a leading food manufacturer who are looking for a Senior NPD Technologist to lead the development of new and existing products for a major account. This is a customer-facing role where creativity meets precision-perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves turning ideas into reality. What you'll do: Manage NPD and EPD projects from concept to launch for key customer accounts. Work directly with major retailers, presenting ideas and updates face-to-face and in writing. Develop innovative designs and capture emerging trends through market research. Drive recipe creation and manage all documentation from concept to launch. Source new ingredients and ensure compliance with design, cost, and site requirements. Support trials, attend customer submissions, and oversee first product launches. What we're looking for: Experience working in NPD in the food industry (2-3 years would be ideal). Degree in a relevant food science subject or equivalent experience. Strong understanding of ingredient functionality and recipe formulation science. Knowledge of HACCP and food hygiene standards. Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills. Why join us? Competitive salary Great benefits package Opportunity to innovate and make an impact in a leading food business Ready to bring your ideas to life? Apply now with your CV and I will be in touch with more information!
12 Month FTC Role Purpose To lead the Group Material Specification team, to provide Greencore with the required Technical compliance documentation, ensuring that product food safety regulations are met, and documentation is produced in line with critical path timescales and launch deadlines Key Accountabilities Maintenance of up to date and accurate specifications for all live materials Management of internal and external stakeholder relationships, provision of support to resolve escalations of non-compliance and delivery of consistent ways of working Leadership of the Group Material Specification team, providing support and guidance, ensuring that a lean enterprise culture is established and all colleagues are performing to their potential Ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of the online specification system and processes and policies within scope of remit, driving simplicity and consistency of outcomes by streamlining core processes Management of raw material change to ensure accuracy of specifications Provision of accurate and timely specification data to key internal stakeholders to support reporting and decision making Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and labelling changes and updated customer technical policies, within scope of remit Review of content to develop template specifications for each material to improve compliance Work closely with material suppliers and internal teams to agree quality parameters of materials, supporting appropriate checks at intake to ensure compliance is met Knowledge, Skills and Experience Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent qualification Holds Level 2 certifications in both Food Hygiene and Health and Safety Hazard analysis & critical control points (HACCP) and micro awareness Excellent level of computer literacy Expert knowledge of web-based specification systems Detailed knowledge and experience of approving specifications for raw materials/packaging in food manufacturing environment and/or writing specifications for retailers in a food manufacturing environment Advanced knowledge of legal labelling legislation and application, including additives legislation Excellent communication and leadership skills These may be trained or developed - they do not all need to be in place at recruitment.
Jan 09, 2026
Contractor
12 Month FTC Role Purpose To lead the Group Material Specification team, to provide Greencore with the required Technical compliance documentation, ensuring that product food safety regulations are met, and documentation is produced in line with critical path timescales and launch deadlines Key Accountabilities Maintenance of up to date and accurate specifications for all live materials Management of internal and external stakeholder relationships, provision of support to resolve escalations of non-compliance and delivery of consistent ways of working Leadership of the Group Material Specification team, providing support and guidance, ensuring that a lean enterprise culture is established and all colleagues are performing to their potential Ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of the online specification system and processes and policies within scope of remit, driving simplicity and consistency of outcomes by streamlining core processes Management of raw material change to ensure accuracy of specifications Provision of accurate and timely specification data to key internal stakeholders to support reporting and decision making Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and labelling changes and updated customer technical policies, within scope of remit Review of content to develop template specifications for each material to improve compliance Work closely with material suppliers and internal teams to agree quality parameters of materials, supporting appropriate checks at intake to ensure compliance is met Knowledge, Skills and Experience Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent qualification Holds Level 2 certifications in both Food Hygiene and Health and Safety Hazard analysis & critical control points (HACCP) and micro awareness Excellent level of computer literacy Expert knowledge of web-based specification systems Detailed knowledge and experience of approving specifications for raw materials/packaging in food manufacturing environment and/or writing specifications for retailers in a food manufacturing environment Advanced knowledge of legal labelling legislation and application, including additives legislation Excellent communication and leadership skills These may be trained or developed - they do not all need to be in place at recruitment.
Exciting Opportunity for a Senior NPD Technologist in the Peterborough. Are you passionate about developing delicious products that will make a mark on the UK's top retailers? Our client is seeking a talented and creative Product Developer to join their dynamic team. As a Product Developer, you will have the opportunity to work closely with renowned retailers, managing your own accounts and bringing new and exciting products to life. This role offers a unique chance to unleash your culinary expertise and innovative ideas, shaping the future of delicious offerings in the market. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with leading UK retailers to understand their needs and develop products that align with their brand and target market. Manage your own accounts, building strong relationships with clients and providing exceptional service. Utilize your creativity and market research to ideate, conceptualize, and develop innovative food and beverage products. Conduct thorough product testing, ensuring quality, taste, and compliance with regulatory standards. Monitor market trends, competitor analysis, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product improvement and development. Join our client's team and be part of a company that values creativity, collaboration, and the pursuit of culinary excellence. This is an incredible chance to make your mark in the industry and work with the UK's top retailers. If you are passionate about food, love developing new products, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and embark on a journey of innovation and gastronomic delight. Please send your details through to Jecca on (url removed) / (phone number 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 09, 2026
Full time
Exciting Opportunity for a Senior NPD Technologist in the Peterborough. Are you passionate about developing delicious products that will make a mark on the UK's top retailers? Our client is seeking a talented and creative Product Developer to join their dynamic team. As a Product Developer, you will have the opportunity to work closely with renowned retailers, managing your own accounts and bringing new and exciting products to life. This role offers a unique chance to unleash your culinary expertise and innovative ideas, shaping the future of delicious offerings in the market. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with leading UK retailers to understand their needs and develop products that align with their brand and target market. Manage your own accounts, building strong relationships with clients and providing exceptional service. Utilize your creativity and market research to ideate, conceptualize, and develop innovative food and beverage products. Conduct thorough product testing, ensuring quality, taste, and compliance with regulatory standards. Monitor market trends, competitor analysis, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product improvement and development. Join our client's team and be part of a company that values creativity, collaboration, and the pursuit of culinary excellence. This is an incredible chance to make your mark in the industry and work with the UK's top retailers. If you are passionate about food, love developing new products, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and embark on a journey of innovation and gastronomic delight. Please send your details through to Jecca on (url removed) / (phone number 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)
QA Technologist (3 Shift) 27'000 This role is a set 6am to 2pm shift. This company It produces a range of food products for retail and food service markets. The company supplies both branded and own-label items to customers in the UK and internationally. Salary & Benefits: A starting salary of up to 27'000 up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Free on-site car parking Excellent training and development Roles & Responsibilities: To ensure that all products manufactured comply with customer standards including quality, safety and legality. To collate product samples for routine microbiological testing and organise retained samples. To assist in all site visits and audits and support Technical and Production teams. To maintain a technical presence on the factory floor throughout the shift and provide technical support to production team. Setting the standards on the factory floor and improving upon these with production teams through coaching and knowledge transfer. Ensuring that the factory floor is audit ready 365 days of the year. Attendance to daily management meetings. To ensure CCP audits and training are carried out to schedule. To support in collating taste panel samples and EOL taste panel samples. To carry out post hygiene audits and GMP audits and close out any non-conformances raised with production and engineering. To carry out daily black bags audits to remove potential foreign bodies from the all areas and raise within the daily meeting and with production teams. Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Relevant Food Science Qualification or degree Experience within Food Industry or similar role desirable Basic Food Hygiene qualification Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Taking and uploading of photos on to the computer to use within reports. If you would like more information, please contact Kieran Russell If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
QA Technologist (3 Shift) 27'000 This role is a set 6am to 2pm shift. This company It produces a range of food products for retail and food service markets. The company supplies both branded and own-label items to customers in the UK and internationally. Salary & Benefits: A starting salary of up to 27'000 up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Free on-site car parking Excellent training and development Roles & Responsibilities: To ensure that all products manufactured comply with customer standards including quality, safety and legality. To collate product samples for routine microbiological testing and organise retained samples. To assist in all site visits and audits and support Technical and Production teams. To maintain a technical presence on the factory floor throughout the shift and provide technical support to production team. Setting the standards on the factory floor and improving upon these with production teams through coaching and knowledge transfer. Ensuring that the factory floor is audit ready 365 days of the year. Attendance to daily management meetings. To ensure CCP audits and training are carried out to schedule. To support in collating taste panel samples and EOL taste panel samples. To carry out post hygiene audits and GMP audits and close out any non-conformances raised with production and engineering. To carry out daily black bags audits to remove potential foreign bodies from the all areas and raise within the daily meeting and with production teams. Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Relevant Food Science Qualification or degree Experience within Food Industry or similar role desirable Basic Food Hygiene qualification Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Taking and uploading of photos on to the computer to use within reports. If you would like more information, please contact Kieran Russell If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Senior NPD Technologist 2026 - New Year new Job? Ready to progress your NPD career in a small, yet dynamic NPD team, where Innovation is at the heart of everything you do? As this leading brand and own-label food manufacturer continues its successful journey of growth driven by innovation, it has an opening for a Senior NPD Technologist to join their successful and growing team, offering the opportunity to gain further hands-on experience in the full product development lifecycle - from concept to launch, as well as developing brand and own-label products, interfacing and collaborating with major multiple retailers. Key elements of this role include To take ownership and accountability for the development and innovation of new products from concept to launch for both retailers and own brand ranges. Lead the development of new and improved food products. Mentor and guide junior team members sharing your expertise (with a team member reporting in) To support to the wider business, with NPD, EPD and Value Engineering projects as other business and customer related projects, as well as working closely with Procurement and Technical teams supporting with business driven projects. Also working with Marketing, Commercial, Production and Finance teams. Provide invaluable experience within the NPD department, providing support and assistance to the wider business NPD team and the NPD Manager (based off site). What we are looking for Experience (minimum c3 years) working in a busy NPD/Development/Innovation department in the food/beverages manufacturing sector or similar industry. Experience of working with retailers would be ideal, but not a deal breaker. Coordinating NPD projects/or similar from concept to launch, with involvement in trials, upscaling and launches would be hugely advantageous. A passion and keen interest in food and innovation. A team player with strong communication and organisational skills The ability to manage several projects at once. Based in the North East, this is a key role within a small dynamic team which works autonomously. It also involves working from home one day a week. Please note, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to progress any applications requiring Visa Sponsorship.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Senior NPD Technologist 2026 - New Year new Job? Ready to progress your NPD career in a small, yet dynamic NPD team, where Innovation is at the heart of everything you do? As this leading brand and own-label food manufacturer continues its successful journey of growth driven by innovation, it has an opening for a Senior NPD Technologist to join their successful and growing team, offering the opportunity to gain further hands-on experience in the full product development lifecycle - from concept to launch, as well as developing brand and own-label products, interfacing and collaborating with major multiple retailers. Key elements of this role include To take ownership and accountability for the development and innovation of new products from concept to launch for both retailers and own brand ranges. Lead the development of new and improved food products. Mentor and guide junior team members sharing your expertise (with a team member reporting in) To support to the wider business, with NPD, EPD and Value Engineering projects as other business and customer related projects, as well as working closely with Procurement and Technical teams supporting with business driven projects. Also working with Marketing, Commercial, Production and Finance teams. Provide invaluable experience within the NPD department, providing support and assistance to the wider business NPD team and the NPD Manager (based off site). What we are looking for Experience (minimum c3 years) working in a busy NPD/Development/Innovation department in the food/beverages manufacturing sector or similar industry. Experience of working with retailers would be ideal, but not a deal breaker. Coordinating NPD projects/or similar from concept to launch, with involvement in trials, upscaling and launches would be hugely advantageous. A passion and keen interest in food and innovation. A team player with strong communication and organisational skills The ability to manage several projects at once. Based in the North East, this is a key role within a small dynamic team which works autonomously. It also involves working from home one day a week. Please note, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to progress any applications requiring Visa Sponsorship.