About us: 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 Process Technologist to join our NPD team. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing: Receive and fully understand project handovers from the Development team, ensuring risk assessments are approved and process feasibility is assessed with mitigation plans in place. Plan and coordinate factory trials, including ordering and managing ingredient deliveries. Create and maintain detailed process flow documentation from test bakery/kitchen through to full factory scale. Record trial data including recipe details, line settings, adjustments, SPC data, key measurements, and photos. Finalise process documentation following successful scale-up trials and share updates with relevant stakeholders. Ensure shelf-life testing, nutritional analysis and lab assessments are completed and reflected in specifications. Ensure recipes are correctly set up within production systems and planning tools. Identify and implement improvement opportunities from trials and live production. Obtain approvals for Process Flow documents and Quality Attribute Standards. Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you have: Proven ability to scale recipes from test kitchen to factory production. Strong understanding of bakery manufacturing processes, systems and parameters. Familiarity with process documentation, recipe management and production planning systems (experience with tools such as Cybake, Smartsheet or ERP systems is advantageous). Good understanding of ingredients, product functionality and basic nutrition. Strong numeracy and IT skills, including Excel and data analysis. Highly organised with strong attention to detail. Able to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Practical, hands-on approach to trials and problem solving. Able to work independently and use sound judgement. Strong collaborator, able to build relationships across teams. 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
May 05, 2026
Full time
About us: 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 Process Technologist to join our NPD team. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing: Receive and fully understand project handovers from the Development team, ensuring risk assessments are approved and process feasibility is assessed with mitigation plans in place. Plan and coordinate factory trials, including ordering and managing ingredient deliveries. Create and maintain detailed process flow documentation from test bakery/kitchen through to full factory scale. Record trial data including recipe details, line settings, adjustments, SPC data, key measurements, and photos. Finalise process documentation following successful scale-up trials and share updates with relevant stakeholders. Ensure shelf-life testing, nutritional analysis and lab assessments are completed and reflected in specifications. Ensure recipes are correctly set up within production systems and planning tools. Identify and implement improvement opportunities from trials and live production. Obtain approvals for Process Flow documents and Quality Attribute Standards. Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you have: Proven ability to scale recipes from test kitchen to factory production. Strong understanding of bakery manufacturing processes, systems and parameters. Familiarity with process documentation, recipe management and production planning systems (experience with tools such as Cybake, Smartsheet or ERP systems is advantageous). Good understanding of ingredients, product functionality and basic nutrition. Strong numeracy and IT skills, including Excel and data analysis. Highly organised with strong attention to detail. Able to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Practical, hands-on approach to trials and problem solving. Able to work independently and use sound judgement. Strong collaborator, able to build relationships across teams. 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
Found Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Location: Wiltshire Salary: Competitive plus Bonus Hours: Monday to Friday Are you a product developer who enjoys turning ideas into finished products that work commercially, technically and operationally? A growing food manufacturing business is looking for a Senior Product Developer to lead one of its development streams, taking ownership of key NPD projects from concept through to successful launch. This is a role for someone who enjoys balancing creativity with pace and delivery. You will work closely with category, factory, technical and commercial teams to ensure products are not only exciting and relevant, but also achievable at scale. If you are looking for a position where you can lead projects, support others and see your work make a real impact, this is a strong opportunity to do so. What You ll Be Doing Take the lead on NPD projects, managing the full lifecycle from concept through to launch Lead one of the development streams, supporting and guiding Development Technologists Translate ideas and briefs into viable products that meet operational, quality and cost requirements Work closely with category teams to understand opportunities, trends and future range direction Plan and execute kitchen work, factory trials and product scale up activity Manage critical paths, deadlines and launch requirements across multiple projects Work closely with factory teams to ensure smooth scale up and successful product delivery Collaborate with Technical, Production and Commercial teams to align product and process Review and refine existing products to improve quality, efficiency and customer appeal Identify gaps and opportunities within the range, contributing to future product direction Present concepts, progress and outcomes clearly to stakeholders across the business Support continuous improvement within the development function What s In It for You Opportunity to take ownership of meaningful product development projects A senior role leading a development stream and supporting others in the team Strong cross functional exposure across NPD, category, technical, factory and commercial teams Involvement in shaping product range, future launches and wider innovation pipeline A business investing in its products, people and manufacturing capability Exposure to a growing operation with ongoing site investment and future capacity plans Clear opportunity to develop and progress within a stable, long-term environment Supportive and collaborative team culture with a strong mix of experienced people and new talent Company bonus and a wider employee benefits package Your Background Experience within food product development in a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of how products move from kitchen concept to factory production Experience managing NPD projects, critical paths, deadlines and launches Comfortable working at pace and managing multiple projects at once Experience running or supporting factory trials and product scale up Commercially aware, with the ability to work closely with category and wider stakeholders Strong communication skills with the ability to influence different teams Creative and foodie, but practical enough to deliver products that work operationally Food science or related qualification would be beneficial, but hands-on development experience is more important Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities Genuine interest in food, product quality and innovation Join a Business That Invests in You You will be joining a business that is focused on developing its product offering, improving capability and continuing to invest in its future. This is an opportunity to lead meaningful projects, work closely with multiple teams and play a key role in delivering products that meet both customer and business expectations. With continued growth across its core markets, ongoing investment into manufacturing capability and a team that combines long-standing knowledge with fresh thinking, this is an environment where you can build a strong long-term career. If you are looking for a role where you can influence product direction, develop your career and be part of a business that values innovation and delivery, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and get in touch with Kimia at Found Food and Drink.
May 03, 2026
Full time
Location: Wiltshire Salary: Competitive plus Bonus Hours: Monday to Friday Are you a product developer who enjoys turning ideas into finished products that work commercially, technically and operationally? A growing food manufacturing business is looking for a Senior Product Developer to lead one of its development streams, taking ownership of key NPD projects from concept through to successful launch. This is a role for someone who enjoys balancing creativity with pace and delivery. You will work closely with category, factory, technical and commercial teams to ensure products are not only exciting and relevant, but also achievable at scale. If you are looking for a position where you can lead projects, support others and see your work make a real impact, this is a strong opportunity to do so. What You ll Be Doing Take the lead on NPD projects, managing the full lifecycle from concept through to launch Lead one of the development streams, supporting and guiding Development Technologists Translate ideas and briefs into viable products that meet operational, quality and cost requirements Work closely with category teams to understand opportunities, trends and future range direction Plan and execute kitchen work, factory trials and product scale up activity Manage critical paths, deadlines and launch requirements across multiple projects Work closely with factory teams to ensure smooth scale up and successful product delivery Collaborate with Technical, Production and Commercial teams to align product and process Review and refine existing products to improve quality, efficiency and customer appeal Identify gaps and opportunities within the range, contributing to future product direction Present concepts, progress and outcomes clearly to stakeholders across the business Support continuous improvement within the development function What s In It for You Opportunity to take ownership of meaningful product development projects A senior role leading a development stream and supporting others in the team Strong cross functional exposure across NPD, category, technical, factory and commercial teams Involvement in shaping product range, future launches and wider innovation pipeline A business investing in its products, people and manufacturing capability Exposure to a growing operation with ongoing site investment and future capacity plans Clear opportunity to develop and progress within a stable, long-term environment Supportive and collaborative team culture with a strong mix of experienced people and new talent Company bonus and a wider employee benefits package Your Background Experience within food product development in a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of how products move from kitchen concept to factory production Experience managing NPD projects, critical paths, deadlines and launches Comfortable working at pace and managing multiple projects at once Experience running or supporting factory trials and product scale up Commercially aware, with the ability to work closely with category and wider stakeholders Strong communication skills with the ability to influence different teams Creative and foodie, but practical enough to deliver products that work operationally Food science or related qualification would be beneficial, but hands-on development experience is more important Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities Genuine interest in food, product quality and innovation Join a Business That Invests in You You will be joining a business that is focused on developing its product offering, improving capability and continuing to invest in its future. This is an opportunity to lead meaningful projects, work closely with multiple teams and play a key role in delivering products that meet both customer and business expectations. With continued growth across its core markets, ongoing investment into manufacturing capability and a team that combines long-standing knowledge with fresh thinking, this is an environment where you can build a strong long-term career. If you are looking for a role where you can influence product direction, develop your career and be part of a business that values innovation and delivery, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and get in touch with Kimia at Found Food and Drink.
Specification Technologist Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contribution, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Bourne, Lincolnshire Ways of Working: Site Based Hours of work: Monday-Friday, 08.30-17.00 Contract Type: Permanent Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. This role is based in Bourne at a site specialising in the preparation of fruit, dressed salads, noodles, leafy salads, and stir-fry mixes. The site employs over 1,200 people and is conveniently located just 16 miles from Peterborough and 12 miles from Spalding. What you'll be doing In this busy and dynamic role as a Specification Technologist, you will be responsible for completing finished product specifications for retailers and managing the retailer systems and processes used to generate finished product packaging. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency across all specifications, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain high standards and support business operations. Role Accountabilities • Complete finished product specifications and artwork on time, ensuring all technical, legal and quality data is accurate and right first time • Work closely with raw materials, packaging and NPD teams to ensure specifications reflect current materials, legal requirements and retailer standards • Manage retailer online systems and specification housekeeping, maintaining accuracy, compliance and critical path delivery • Support audits and customer visits by providing accurate specification and artwork information, reporting non-conformances and identifying improvements • Maintain robust document control, ensuring confidentiality, accurate filing and clear version control of specifications and artwork • Communicate effectively with internal teams and customers, escalating missing or inaccurate information promptly • Operate safely, comply with legislation, report hazards and contribute to continuous improvement in health, safety and the working environment What we're looking for • Strong attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach to specifications and artwork • Good understanding of retailer specifications, artwork and legal labelling requirements • Ability to manage critical paths and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Confidence working with retailer specification systems and technical data platforms • Clear and effective communication skills when working with internal teams and customers • Proactive mindset with the ability to identify issues and drive solutions • Willingness to learn, develop and build technical expertise within a collaborative team • Commitment to quality, accuracy and compliance in all aspects of work We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contribution Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Specification Technologist Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contribution, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Bourne, Lincolnshire Ways of Working: Site Based Hours of work: Monday-Friday, 08.30-17.00 Contract Type: Permanent Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. This role is based in Bourne at a site specialising in the preparation of fruit, dressed salads, noodles, leafy salads, and stir-fry mixes. The site employs over 1,200 people and is conveniently located just 16 miles from Peterborough and 12 miles from Spalding. What you'll be doing In this busy and dynamic role as a Specification Technologist, you will be responsible for completing finished product specifications for retailers and managing the retailer systems and processes used to generate finished product packaging. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency across all specifications, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain high standards and support business operations. Role Accountabilities • Complete finished product specifications and artwork on time, ensuring all technical, legal and quality data is accurate and right first time • Work closely with raw materials, packaging and NPD teams to ensure specifications reflect current materials, legal requirements and retailer standards • Manage retailer online systems and specification housekeeping, maintaining accuracy, compliance and critical path delivery • Support audits and customer visits by providing accurate specification and artwork information, reporting non-conformances and identifying improvements • Maintain robust document control, ensuring confidentiality, accurate filing and clear version control of specifications and artwork • Communicate effectively with internal teams and customers, escalating missing or inaccurate information promptly • Operate safely, comply with legislation, report hazards and contribute to continuous improvement in health, safety and the working environment What we're looking for • Strong attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach to specifications and artwork • Good understanding of retailer specifications, artwork and legal labelling requirements • Ability to manage critical paths and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Confidence working with retailer specification systems and technical data platforms • Clear and effective communication skills when working with internal teams and customers • Proactive mindset with the ability to identify issues and drive solutions • Willingness to learn, develop and build technical expertise within a collaborative team • Commitment to quality, accuracy and compliance in all aspects of work We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contribution Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
I am looking for hands on Process Technologist who is looking to join a booming and growing business. This role will be fast paced, working across multiple top retailers and offers a large variety of products. You will be heading up the process team and working closely with NPD to deliver products to launch efficiently. As Senior Process Technologist you will provide a site-based resource within the development department to own and manage NPD, EPD projects for the site for the customer base from process handover to launch. From site approval you will head up projects / process handover and execution of successful scale up of products into the factory to meet both the customer and businesses expectations, whilst satisfying all relevant technical and operational criteria in line with a very high critical path. Thus, delivering a timely and faultless successful launch, supported by the relevant site functions. A varied position which requires an individual with previous process experience who is searching for that career defining opportunity. You will need a min of 3 years process exp and a strong work ethic. Please get in touch (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)
Apr 28, 2026
Full time
I am looking for hands on Process Technologist who is looking to join a booming and growing business. This role will be fast paced, working across multiple top retailers and offers a large variety of products. You will be heading up the process team and working closely with NPD to deliver products to launch efficiently. As Senior Process Technologist you will provide a site-based resource within the development department to own and manage NPD, EPD projects for the site for the customer base from process handover to launch. From site approval you will head up projects / process handover and execution of successful scale up of products into the factory to meet both the customer and businesses expectations, whilst satisfying all relevant technical and operational criteria in line with a very high critical path. Thus, delivering a timely and faultless successful launch, supported by the relevant site functions. A varied position which requires an individual with previous process experience who is searching for that career defining opportunity. You will need a min of 3 years process exp and a strong work ethic. Please get in touch (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)
More About The Role Are you ready to take your career in product development to the next level? We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced NPD Innovation & Concept Manager to join our team. Reporting directly to the Head of New Product Development , you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our product portfolio. Key Responsibilities: Product Development Ownership: Take charge of all product development activities within our Fish, Meat, Poultry and Pastries categories. Your expertise will drive the creation of both new and improved own-brand products that align with targeted briefs and category strategies. Process Precision: Ensure 100% accuracy in adhering to relevant process timescales and documentation, guiding projects seamlessly through the Manufacturing Stage & Gate Process. Your attention to detail will be instrumental in the successful transition to factory production. Market Insight: Be our expert on emerging food and market trends, closely monitor Morrisons customer preferences, and stay ahead of competitor activity. Your ability to gather and analyse data will provide invaluable insights when crafting product briefs. Collaborative Leadership: Prepare brand panel sign-off sessions, run benchmarking sessions with the category, and work closely with Buyers, Development Chefs, and Category teams at our head office. You'll foster collaboration and alignment in bringing product ideas to life. Team Development: Lead and mentor a team of Product Development Specialists and Technologists, nurturing their skills and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Line management responsibilities - outline Development Chef/ Cutler Kitchen responsibility About You If you're passionate about creating innovative food products and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you. You will also have: Proven experience in product development within the food industry Exceptional project management skills, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope Strong analytical and research skills to stay ahead of market trends and competitor activities Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams Leadership abilities to guide and develop a team of specialists and technologists In return for your hard work we will offer you: Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays) 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us Additional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member Career progression and development opportunities Subsidised staff canteen Free parking Market leading pension and life assurance Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more Long Service Awards Optional Payroll charity donations Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave About The Company You ll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets. At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We re British farming s biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we re passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more. We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we re especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website.
Apr 28, 2026
Full time
More About The Role Are you ready to take your career in product development to the next level? We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced NPD Innovation & Concept Manager to join our team. Reporting directly to the Head of New Product Development , you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our product portfolio. Key Responsibilities: Product Development Ownership: Take charge of all product development activities within our Fish, Meat, Poultry and Pastries categories. Your expertise will drive the creation of both new and improved own-brand products that align with targeted briefs and category strategies. Process Precision: Ensure 100% accuracy in adhering to relevant process timescales and documentation, guiding projects seamlessly through the Manufacturing Stage & Gate Process. Your attention to detail will be instrumental in the successful transition to factory production. Market Insight: Be our expert on emerging food and market trends, closely monitor Morrisons customer preferences, and stay ahead of competitor activity. Your ability to gather and analyse data will provide invaluable insights when crafting product briefs. Collaborative Leadership: Prepare brand panel sign-off sessions, run benchmarking sessions with the category, and work closely with Buyers, Development Chefs, and Category teams at our head office. You'll foster collaboration and alignment in bringing product ideas to life. Team Development: Lead and mentor a team of Product Development Specialists and Technologists, nurturing their skills and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Line management responsibilities - outline Development Chef/ Cutler Kitchen responsibility About You If you're passionate about creating innovative food products and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you. You will also have: Proven experience in product development within the food industry Exceptional project management skills, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope Strong analytical and research skills to stay ahead of market trends and competitor activities Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams Leadership abilities to guide and develop a team of specialists and technologists In return for your hard work we will offer you: Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays) 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us Additional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member Career progression and development opportunities Subsidised staff canteen Free parking Market leading pension and life assurance Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more Long Service Awards Optional Payroll charity donations Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave About The Company You ll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets. At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We re British farming s biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we re passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more. We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we re especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website.
