Process Development Technologist

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Process Development Technologist

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Kandhu Recruitment .

Location: Stevenage | Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 | Hours: Full-time

Are you passionate about food innovation and ready to turn great ideas into real, scalable products? We''re working with a leading food manufacturer to find a talented Process Technologist to help bridge the gap between the development kitchen and the factory floor.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you''ll play a key part in bringing new products to life—ensuring they meet high technical and quality standards as they move from concept to launch. You will need to be technically competent and adept at managing projects, able to define, detail and coordinate product launches and run real-time trial coordination.

Responsibilities

Leading the scale-up of new products from kitchen to full-scale factory production

Organising and running factory trials for NPD (New Product Development) and EPD (Existing Product Development) projects

Driving continuous improvement and value engineering to enhance product quality and efficiency

Working with cross-functional teams including Technical, Operations, and Engineering to ensure smooth implementation of changes

Supporting the introduction of new technologies aligned with the Product Development Strategy

What’s On Offer

£45,000 - £55,000 salary

A site-based role at a major food production facility

Real influence on how new products are developed, tested, and launched

A chance to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking NPD team

What We’re Looking For

A degree in Food Science or a similar technical field

Previous experience in food manufacturing (FMCG), ideally in a process, development, or NPD-focused role

Understanding of key food production methods—such as extrusion, frying, baking, sheeting, and flavouring

Strong problem-solving abilities and a drive for continuous improvement

A genuine enthusiasm for food, innovation, and quality

If you\''re someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and loves the challenge of making ideas production-ready, we\''d love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more!

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Human Resources Services

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