Process Technologist

The Role

As a Process Technologist, you’ll be instrumental in bringing innovative products to life – taking them from kitchen concept to full-scale factory production. You’ll ensure every product meets the highest standards of quality, safety and customer expectation, while driving efficiency across our manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

Scale-Up & Factory Trials

• Partner with NPD to translate recipes into scalable manufacturing processes.

• Plan, coordinate and lead factory trials, refining processes to deliver consistent quality and optimal performance.

Process Optimisation

• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve line efficiency.

• Support Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean initiatives through data-driven analysis and practical solutions.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure products consistently meet food safety, legal and retailer standards.

• Work closely with QA and Technical teams to maintain audit readiness and compliance excellence.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with NPD, Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations to deliver successful product launches.

• Act as a key link between development and production teams.

Documentation & Process Control

• Maintain accurate process specifications, SOPs and trial documentation.

• Support consistent batch production and ensure audit documentation is up to date.

Problem Solving

• Investigate production challenges and implement effective, data-led solutions.

• Take a proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Health & Safety

• Champion safe working practices and contribute to site-wide H&S initiatives.

About You

• Experience within a manufacturing environment (Technical, Production or Development), or a relevant graduate background.

• Good understanding of QA principles and food safety (Level 2+ preferred).

• Detail-oriented with strong organisational and time management skills.

• Confident communicator who works effectively across teams.

• Analytical problem-solver comfortable working with data and CI tools.

• Health & Safety aware and proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Experience in roasting or frying processes would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• 4% employer / 5% employee pension contribution

• Life assurance (4x basic salary)

• Salary sacrifice schemes including enhanced pension contributions, Cycle to Work and Electric Car scheme (subject to eligibility)

• Healthcare cash plan via Paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling) valued at over £400 per year