Development Technologist Food
| Posting date: | 26 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,000 to £30,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 July 2025 |
| Location: | Bedford, Bedfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Focus Management Consultants Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | NCM54907 |
Summary
Development Technologist Food
£28,000 - £30,000
Bedfordshire
Excellent opportunity for a Food Science graduate with 1-2 years industry experience looking to work for a global food business.
My client is looking to recruit a Development Technologist on a 6-12 month contract to strengthen the team.
This is a hands on role driving continuous product and process improvements.
Reporting to the R&D Manager, you will be responsible for managing the technical interface and relationship with Key Accounts. Using your knowledge of key ingredients, you will be responsible for developing innovative and commercially viable coatings, seasoning blends, binders and thickeners.
Job Accountabilities
Develop key customer relationships through a detailed understanding of their markets, products, processes and online capabilities and constraints
Develop products for customers either from specific briefs or concept ideas
Provide online support and development at customer’s production facilities
Drive continuous improvement in process and product
Maintain a thorough knowledge of key ingredients and their functions
Develop a full understanding of the Company’s capabilities and knowledge of the production and quality standards required
Undertake NPD projects
Have a sound technical knowledge of the usage of our products (processing, storage, etc.)
Have a sound understanding of the Company’s capabilities (production limitations, company strategy, personnel limitations, etc.).
Proactively research new market trends and product concepts relevant to Key Customer Accounts
Work within the prescribed development system (Recipe Management System, filing, etc.)
Support the team by assisting in other areas to prevent overloading of work when required.
This is the ideal role for a Food Science graduate with 1-2 years industry experience looking to join a large growing food business.
The role is site based five days a week and is paying £28-30k
Ref NCM54907
£28,000 - £30,000
Bedfordshire
Excellent opportunity for a Food Science graduate with 1-2 years industry experience looking to work for a global food business.
My client is looking to recruit a Development Technologist on a 6-12 month contract to strengthen the team.
This is a hands on role driving continuous product and process improvements.
Reporting to the R&D Manager, you will be responsible for managing the technical interface and relationship with Key Accounts. Using your knowledge of key ingredients, you will be responsible for developing innovative and commercially viable coatings, seasoning blends, binders and thickeners.
Job Accountabilities
Develop key customer relationships through a detailed understanding of their markets, products, processes and online capabilities and constraints
Develop products for customers either from specific briefs or concept ideas
Provide online support and development at customer’s production facilities
Drive continuous improvement in process and product
Maintain a thorough knowledge of key ingredients and their functions
Develop a full understanding of the Company’s capabilities and knowledge of the production and quality standards required
Undertake NPD projects
Have a sound technical knowledge of the usage of our products (processing, storage, etc.)
Have a sound understanding of the Company’s capabilities (production limitations, company strategy, personnel limitations, etc.).
Proactively research new market trends and product concepts relevant to Key Customer Accounts
Work within the prescribed development system (Recipe Management System, filing, etc.)
Support the team by assisting in other areas to prevent overloading of work when required.
This is the ideal role for a Food Science graduate with 1-2 years industry experience looking to join a large growing food business.
The role is site based five days a week and is paying £28-30k
Ref NCM54907