Process Technologist

Samworth Brothers Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned food company in the UK is seeking a Process Technologist to join their team. This role involves working on new product development and ensuring adherence to food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree or equivalent in Food Science, along with a strong understanding of food safety protocols and good knowledge of Microsoft Office. The company offers a competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for career progression. Join and make a difference with us!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Growth and Development Opportunities

Enhanced Pension

Discounts on Everyday Purchases

Family-oriented Culture

Qualifications

• Degree or Equivalent in Food Science is desirable.
• An understanding of food safety and the basic food manufacturing process is essential.
• A solution-focused approach.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Work along the New Product Development critical path, trialling new products.
• Ensure correct testing is done to meet food safety and quality standards.
• Guide other teams in new product development processes.
• Check ingredients against quality and HACCP requirements.
• Ensure paperwork and packaging meet necessary legislation.

Skills

Understanding of food safety

Solution-focused approach

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

Degree or Equivalent in Food Science

Job description

About The Role

Join Our Family at Samworth Brothers!

At Samworth Brothers, We do Good Things with Great Food! We love our food and our people. Join us and be part of something special, where your work truly matters.

About Us

We are a family owned business with an aim of being a long‑term force for good. We want to make a difference to our People, our Communities and the Planet. Our values are:

• We Make Things Happen: We are proactive and focused on solutions.
• We Take Pride: We deliver high‑quality products and services.
• We Are a Family: We support and celebrate each other.

What You’ll Do

As a Process Technologist, you’ll be at the heart of our team. Your role will include:

• Working along the New Product Development critical path, trialling new products and meeting a launch deadline.
• Ensure the correct testing is done through the critical path process to meet food safety and legislative requirements and meet the high quality standards that we deliver.
• Guide other teams who are working on new product development to ensure processes are followed and are efficient.
• Make sure that the ingredients that go into our products are checked against quality and HACCP requirements, raising any concerns and supporting in finding solutions.
• Ensure paperwork and packaging are all to a high standard and meet all of the necessary legislation, customer expectations and internal standards.

What You Will Need

There is a right role for everyone and we want to set you up for success. For the Process Technologist role we are looking for the following key skills and experience for this position:

• Degree or Equivalent in Food Science is desirable.
• An understanding of food safety and the basic food manufacturing process is essential.
• A solution‑focused approach.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.

What We Offer

Our people are our greatest asset. We provide a supportive and rewarding environment with:

• Competitive Salary: Reflective of your skills and experience and reviewed each year.
• Health and Wellbeing: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs.
• Growth and Development: Opportunities for career progression across our whole business.
• An Enhanced Pension: To enable you to save with our help towards your retirement.
• Discounts where it counts: We offer discounts on everyday purchases, days out and holidays through our benefit platform. We also work closely with The Company shop where you can benefit as a member.
• Family Feel: A supportive and inclusive culture.

About Us

We are a fourth‑generation family business producing high quality own‑label products for many of the UK’s best‑known retailers along with our own brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people in well‑invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country. At Samworth Brothers we take pride in our family feel within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group as well as the opportunities that that offers if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.