Development Technologist

Process Development Technologist Somerset £up to £44,000 + Excellent Benefits Are you passionate about turning great food ideas into successful products? We're looking for an experienced Senior Process Development Technologist to join our NPD team and lead the journey from concept to commercial production. Working closely with Technical, Operations and Supply Chain teams, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative products, optimising manufacturing processes and ensuring successful product launches. What You'll Do Lead process development from concept through to factory launch. Plan and manage factory trials, first productions and product launches. Optimise manufacturing processes for quality, efficiency and consistency. Produce accurate trial documentation, specifications and reports. Work closely with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time. Coordinate sensory evaluations and shelf-life assessments. Champion food safety, quality and Health & Safety standards. About You You'll have: A Food Science, Food Technology or related qualification. At least 3 years' experience in food manufacturing or process development. Experience managing NPD or process development projects. HACCP Level 2 or 3 qualification. Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills. Strong IT skills, including Excel. A proactive approach and a genuine passion for food innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you enjoy solving technical challenges, working across teams and bringing new products to life, we'd love to hear from you