Process Development Technologist - Food Manufacturing

Process Development Technologist

Food Manufacturing

-48,000 - -50,000

If you''ve built a solid foundation in food manufacturing and are looking for that next step with more variety, visibility, and a genuine path to leadership, this could be the role for you.

You''ll already be used to the pace of launches and the reality that things change fast. You''re someone who thrives on the factory floor, working cross-functionally, and finding smart ways to bring new products to life.

We''re working with a well-established food manufacturer based in the North West. They operate in a fast-paced, high-demand category, and have a collaborative, experienced technical team. With a supportive Process Manager and a grounded, approachable leadership team (great comradery on in the factory) there''s room here to grow and shape your career.

Why this role stands out:

• A great step for a Process Technologist who''s ready to take on more and grow into management
• Join a business that invests in innovation and challenges the norm in their category
• Be part of a down-to-earth team that works closely across departments
• Get involved in launches across multiple major retailers
• Every day brings variety. No two projects are the same

What you''ll be doing:

• Turning kitchen concepts into factory-ready products
• Running factory trials end-to-end
• Presenting to major retail customers and being the main point of contact
• Improving processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and boost product quality
• Working cross-functionally with production, planning, NPD, and technical teams
• Sitting in on taste panels and helping fine-tune product quality
• Navigating HACCP, customer standards, and compliance requirements

What you''ll bring:

• Strong food manufacturing experience
• Confidence running trials or improving processes in a fast-paced setting
• A proactive mindset, confident to own projects collaborating with all other functions
• Organised and adaptable, able to juggle priorities when things shift
• A good grasp of customer standards and market awareness

Interested?
Send your CV to the Novus team to get started. We''ve recruited extensively across the food sector, so even if this role isn''t quite right on timing or location, we''d still love to hear from you - not every opportunity we handle is advertised.