Ready to step into a fast-paced technical role with real ownership across major retail and foodservice accounts?
As a Food Technologist, you’ll play a central part in delivering high-quality, ambient food products to a wide customer base, including own-label and branded lines. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a business that values autonomy, technical rigour, and strong supplier relationships — while offering scope for career development and cross-functional exposure.

You’ll be the key point of contact for technical matters across a number of important accounts, supporting product launches, managing specifications, and ensuring supplier compliance. With a broad international supply base and a collaborative internal culture, this is an ideal role for a detail-focused, proactive technologist looking to build on their technical expertise in a commercially agile environment.

You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Managing technical requirements for multiple retail and foodservice accounts
• Completing and maintaining accurate technical specifications
• Leading supplier approval, ongoing management, and performance reviews
• Supporting the launch of new products from concept through to delivery
• Coordinating product sampling, benchmarking, and internal tastings
• Staying up to date with changes in legislation and retailer requirements
• Overseeing packaging development and approval processes
• Liaising with the supply base to address queries and ensure compliance
• Attending factory visits and audits to support quality standards
• Collaborating cross-functionally to meet technical and commercial expectations

What’s required?

• Degree-level qualification in Food Science or a related field
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing technical or quality role
• Proven ability to manage specifications and understand technical documentation
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP and BRC standards
• Familiarity with UK retailer codes of practice and systems
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

What’s in it for you?
£30,000 – £45,000 per annum (depending on experience) + benefits

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Join a respected and growing ambient food business with a collaborative, people-focused culture. Work closely with both retail and supplier partners, with opportunities to develop your skills, broaden your experience, and play a key role in the delivery of high-quality, shelf-stable food products to market.

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