Technologist

Premier Foods Plc; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent British food company in Barnsley is seeking a New Product Development Technologist to innovate and improve beloved products like Mr Kipling. You will engage in product development, overseeing every step from concept to launch, while working collaboratively within a team. Ideal candidates have a relevant degree and a passion for food, with hands-on experience in product scaling and a flair for creative baking. Competitive benefits including training and discounts are provided.

Benefits

Pension

Life assurance

Employee discount scheme

Wide range of training opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years development experience preferable, but recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Hands-on experience in development test bakery and scaling up products.
• Understanding of ingredient functionality in cakes.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products and improve existing ones from concept to launch.
• Work across office, test bakery, and production environments.
• Support and drive innovation launch plans for products.

Skills

Baking and creative cooking

Organisational skills

Innovative thinking

Teamwork

Resilience and tenacity

Education

BSc Food Science/Technology

HNC Food Science/Technology

Intermediate Food Hygiene

BTEC Food Science

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Technologist

Location: Barnsley, GB

Development Technologist

Based in Carlton, Bansley - Bakery site

Permanent

As a New Product Development Technologist in Sweet Treats, you will be working on one of the nation’s favorite brands, Mr Kipling in addition to Customer Brands too. You will help to support and drive our Innovation launch plans. You will be joining a team responsible for developing exciting and delicious cakes, after all, we are the home of the Cherry Bakewell, Fondant Fancies, Battenberg and Angel Slices to name just a few!

Do you offer:

• BSc Food Science/Technology or related degree
• Intermediate Food Hygiene
• HNC Food Science/Technology
• BTEC Food Science
• 1-2 years development experience preferable although recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

A passion for food and its creation

Innovative thinking, a hungry to develop your skills

Happiness to work as part of a team and independently

Strong organisational skills

A flair for baking & creative cooking

Resilience and tenacity - relish a challenge and always seeking a solution

An ability and desire to work across office, test bakery and production environments

You will be involved in every stage of the process, from concept to launch developing new products and improving the quality of existing products. You will have hands on experience in the development test bakery and in scaling products up onto factory equipment, as well as developing an understanding of the functionality of the ingredients which go into our cakes and having the opportunity to work directly with our suppliers.

What we offer you in return...?

• Pension
• Life assurance
• Wide range of online and in-house training
• Access to an employee discount scheme, with access to hundreds of nationwide retailers

Ready to apply...?

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.

A great British food company

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 90% of British households.

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.