R&D Assistant (Food Manufacturing)

R&D Assistant

Location: Clevedon, North Somerset

Hours: Permanent, 40 hours per week

Monday to Thursday: 8:45am - 4:45pm

Friday: 8:45am - 4:00pm

45-minute paid lunch break

Salary: Competitive

We are recruiting for an R&D Assistant to join a leading food manufacturing business specialising in flavourings and seasonings. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or develop a career within food product development, working as part of an innovative Research & Development team in a modern laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities of an R&D Assistant:

• Prepare product samples to meet customer requirements.
• Pack and despatch samples accurately and on time.
• Communicate sample despatch details and technical information to customers.
• Maintain accurate records of sample requests and shipments.
• Prepare meeting and tasting areas for customer visits.
• Ensure refreshments and meeting facilities are fully stocked and presented.
• Assist with lunch preparation for customer visits when required.
• Ensure all work complies with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Work closely with the R&D, Commercial and Marketing teams.
• Support the development of new products within the R&D department.

Key Skills of an R&D Assistant:

• Well organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive with the ability to use initiative.
• A positive team player with a flexible approach.
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Basic food hygiene knowledge is desirable, although training will be provided.
• Keen to develop a career within food manufacturing or product development.

Benefits:

• Auto-enrolment pension scheme (3% employer contribution).
• WPA Healthcare NHS Top-up Scheme following successful completion of probation.
• Death in Service benefit (2x basic salary).
• Employee Benefits Scheme offering retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Up to six weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays with service.
• Modern, newly refurbished offices and laboratories.
• Early finish every Friday.
• Excellent opportunities for training and career development.