Process Development Technologist

Overview

Are you passionate about food innovation and bringing products from concept to launch? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Process Development Technologist to join a leading chilled food manufacturer in Leicester.This role is key in taking approved product concepts through development and scale-up, ensuring smooth launches into full production, while maintaining high standards of quality, food safety, and efficiency.Responsibilities

Supporting the transition of new products from concept to launch in line with customer requirements and critical paths.Organising and conducting factory trials, ensuring all raw materials, packaging, and documentation are prepared.Attending pre-production and product launches to support smooth handover to production.Managing trial outputs, including BOMs, specifications, traceability data, and quality standards.Liaising with internal teams (Production, Technical, Planning, QA, Commercial) and external stakeholders (customers, suppliers).Ensuring technical compliance, food safety, and product legality throughout development.Delivering accurate trial documentation, quality standards, and customer samples in line with requirements.About you

Experience within food manufacturing (ideally chilled or FMCG).Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, GMP, and quality systems.A hands-on, practical approach with excellent problem-solving skills.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines.Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.IT literacy, particularly in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.A food-related qualification (HND/BSc) and/or at least 12 months'' experience in a process or NPD role (desirable).Why join?

Be part of a collaborative, innovative team in a fast-paced environment.Work on exciting projects for major UK retailers.Gain valuable experience across concept, process, and launch stages of development.Competitive salary and benefits package.If you''re enthusiastic about food and thrive in a hands-on development role, we''d love to hear from ..... full job details .....