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Do you absolutely love food? Are you a person that s always experimenting in the kitchen, spotting the next big flavour trend, or dreaming up exciting twists on classic bakes? If so, you could be the perfect addition at Bells of Lazonby as a Food Process Technologist . Location: Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1BG Salary: Starting from £27,500 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent About Us: We are an established family bakery with a taste for quality, having created delicious products for over 75 years. We produce baked goods for retail and food service. Operate two bakeries: a conventional Bakery and a dedicated Gluten, Wheat and Milk Free Bakery avoiding 12 out of the 14 notifiable allergens. Proud to offer a full range of baked goods to our loyal customers, including key retailers and large food service providers who are happy to stock our delicious products. At Bells of Lazonby, baking has been at the heart of what we do since 1946. We combine craft skills with large-scale production to create products we re proud of, and we know the secret ingredient behind our success is our people. Food Process Technologist - The Role: We are looking for an experienced NPD Process Technologist (or a highly capable baker / food creator) to join our team and help bring new ideas from the development kitchen to full scale production. This is a hands on, highly collaborative role where curiosity, problem-solving and a passion for great food really matter. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment where innovation is truly baked into everyday work, this could be the role for you. Food Process Technologist - Key Responsibilities: - Lead and support factory trials across our bakery sites - Establish and refine process methods for new products - Record, evaluate and communicate trial outcomes clearly - Check final recipes and production methods before launch - Support first productions and troubleshoot issues online - Collect and assess data to support quality, packaging and standards - Work with customers during on-site trials when required - Help drive continuous improvement and process innovation Food Process Technologist - You: - A genuine passion for food and bakery products - Practical bakery knowledge or Food product development experience - Strong practical problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset - Confidence working both independently and collaboratively - Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel - Strong communication skills and attention to detail - Have flexibility to work hours that align with trial requirements - Eligibility to work in the UK ( This role is not applicable for Skilled Worker VISA applications ) Food Process Technologist Benefits: - Free Transport to and from Lazonby from Penrith (depending on shift) - 29 days' annual leave including Bank Holidays - Free Fruit/ Tea/Coffee - Free onsite parking - Shopping discounts - Company Sick Pay - Refer a Friend Scheme - 1st BONUS = £100, 2nd BONUS = £300 - Access to an Employee Assistance Programme - Cycle to Work Scheme - Discounted cakes - Health assurance scheme - Employee Assistance program Application Process: Bells of Lazonby is committed to equal opportunities for all. As an accredited Disability Confident Committed employer, we offer a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process, accepting job applications in various formats. To apply for this exciting Food Process Technologist opportunity, please click Apply now!

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

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.

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)