Senior Process Technologist

Process Technologist / Senior Process Technologist Location: Greater Manchester Job type: Permanent Industry: Food Manufacturing Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience We are recruiting multiple Process Technologists and Senior Process Technologists for a large, established food manufacturer in Greater Manchester. Working as part of an extensive NPD and Innovation function, you will help transfer new products from the development environment into full-scale manufacturing. This is a hands-on role involving factory trials, problem-solving and collaboration with NPD, Technical, Production and Engineering. The role Depending on your level of experience, your responsibilities will include: * Planning, organising and running factory trials * Supporting the handover of products from concept development into process * Translating kitchen-scale recipes into commercially viable manufacturing processes * Identifying and resolving issues during trials and production * Establishing processing methods, product standards and factory procedures * Ensuring products meet quality, food-safety and customer requirements * Communicating trial outcomes and required actions to relevant departments * Supporting products through launch and into consistent production * Building effective relationships across NPD, Technical, Operations and Engineering * Maintaining accurate trial documentation and project records Process Technologist This opportunity could suit: * A Food Science or related graduate with a relevant industrial placement year * Someone with at least six months’ experience running factory trials within food manufacturing * An Assistant or Junior Process Technologist ready to take the next step You should be confident working in a factory environment and able to communicate effectively with colleagues across different functions. Senior Process Technologist For the senior appointment, we are looking for someone with established process-development experience in food manufacturing. You should have: * Strong experience planning and leading factory trials * A proven ability to take new products from handover through to successful launch * Confidence troubleshooting manufacturing and product-quality challenges * The ability to manage several projects and changing priorities * Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder-management skills * The confidence to make decisions and influence activity on the factory floor * Experience supporting and developing less-experienced team members About you You will be practical, organised and comfortable balancing factory-based activity with the documentation required to deliver successful launches. You will enjoy solving problems and understanding how products, ingredients, equipment and processes interact at scale. This is an excellent opportunity to join a sizeable development function with exposure to a varied pipeline of projects and clear opportunities for continued progression. To apply, please submit your CV or contact Charlotte Liddiard-Smith at The Oval Partnership for a confidential conversation. Please note that applicants must already have the right to work in the UK