Food Technologist

Are you passionate about food quality, innovation, and making products that truly stand out? This is your chance to take ownership of product excellence in a fast-growing, purpose-driven food business. We’re looking for a Food Technologist who can bridge the gap between creative product vision and commercial reality. What you’ll be doing You’ll play a central role in shaping and safeguarding our clients Dairy, Bakery and Proteins product range: * Define excellence: Create and manage “gold standard” product and raw material specifications—covering taste, texture, appearance, and shelf life * Own quality & compliance: Ensure all products meet UK food regulations (including allergen labelling and safety standards) * Champion supplier quality: Approve, audit, and build strong relationships with suppliers and partners * Drive continuous improvement: Use data and insights to reduce waste, improve shelf life, and elevate product quality * Lead quality management: Oversee intake and production checks to ensure consistency with agreed benchmarks * Support innovation: Collaborate with buying and marketing teams to develop sustainable, mission-led products What you’ll bring * Solid grounding in food production and safety (HACCP Level 3, Food Safety Level 3 minimum) * Experience with supplier auditing and UK food standards * Strong sensory evaluation skills and an eye for detail * Ability to run shelf-life and microbiological assessments * A data-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement How you work * You solve problems quickly without compromising quality or safety * You communicate clearly and confidently across teams * You’re curious, creative, and always looking for better ways to do things * You understand the balance between innovation, cost, and long-term viability Vital experience and qualifications * Experience in fresh or short shelf-life food categories * Knowledge of dairy, protein, or bakery sectors * A degree in Food Science, Technology, or Nutrition * Project management experience What’s in it for you * £40,000 – £45,000 salary * Opportunity to expand your remit across products and suppliers * Exposure to new product development and innovation * A collaborative environment where your ideas shape the future of food Role details * Full-time, permanent * Flexible location (hybrid working) * Start ASAP If you’re ready to take ownership of quality, influence product direction, and make a real impact in a growing food business—this role is for you