Food Technologist

Food Technologist

Near Bath

-250 per day (umbrella rate)

Inside IR35

Up to 4 days out of 5 remote working per week

3 -4 month contract

Jelly Technical is recruiting on behalf of a well-established food manufacturer near Bath for an experienced Food Technologist to support the business during a key period of activity. This is a hybrid contract role offering flexibility alongside hands-on technical involvement within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

The contract is expected to run for 3 to 4 months.

Additional details include:

• Hybrid working model (remote working up to 4 days out of 5 per week).
• Immediate or short-notice start required.
• Opportunity to work on active NPD, and technical improvement projects.
• Exposure to a high-standard food manufacturing operation.

As an Interim Food Technologist, your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting NPD projects from concept through to launch.
• Create, review and manage specifications for raw materials.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, legality and customer standards.
• Liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders including suppliers and customers.
• Artwork & labelling approval.

What You''ll Bring:

• Proven experience in a food technologist or similar technical role within food manufacturing
• Strong understanding of supplier / raw materials management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise critical actions.
• Confident communicator with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Experience across chilled, ambient or short shelf-life products would be advantageous.

Apply TODAY to express an interest. A member of the Jelly Technical team will endeavour to contact all suitable applicants within 72 hours.