Job Details
Job Title: Food Technologist
Location: Knutsford, Cheshire
Package: Competitive Salary, 25 days holiday + 8 public holiday, vitality healthcare after probation period, 3% company pension, annual bonus based on company performance
This is a great opportunity to support technical compliance and product development in a dynamic dairy company. Your expertise will be essential to our clients operations and growth.
- Do you thrive on balancing technical expertise with creative problem-solving in food development?
- Are you excited by the prospect of managing development projects from concept to launch in a fast-paced environment?
- Can you communicate effectively with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams to drive success?
About the company
Our client is a well establish and leading UK-based company specialising in a wide range of high-quality dairy products made from cows', goats', and sheep's milk. Committed to sustainability and animal welfare, our client offers nutritious and delicious products, including milk, cheese, butter, and yogurt.
As a Food Technologist, your role will involve:
As a Food Technologist, you'll join a team of experts who serve as the technical backbone of the Dairy. Together, you'll be the collective font of knowledge for all things food tech within the organisation. You'll play a crucial role in maintaining compliance with industry standards while driving business growth through development projects. Reporting to the Head of Technical & Development, you and your team will be the go-to resource for technical insights, guiding the company in all aspects of food technology and product development.
As a Food Technologist, you’ll receive:
- Hybrid/remote working options
- Opportunity for UK and international travel
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Professional development opportunities
As the Food Technologist, the ideal candidate will have:
- Degree or professional qualification in Food Science/Production/Retail
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Technical/Compliance teams
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Up-to-date knowledge of industry developments and legislation
- Full, clean driving license and willingness to travel
- Communicate kindly, constructively, and proactively with team members, suppliers and clients
- Demonstrate flexibility and reliability while managing workload and expectations transparently
- Approach challenges with a positive, solution-driven attitude and innovative thinking
- Collaborate effectively, valuing others' time and considering the impact of your actions
- Take ownership of tasks and responsibilities, ensuring timely completion and appropriate approvals
- Pursue personal growth by stepping out of your comfort zone while maintaining self-awareness and well-being
Job Title: Food Technologist
Location: Knutsford, Cheshire
Package: Competitive Salary, 25 days holiday + 8 public holiday, vitality healthcare after probation period, 3% company pension, annual bonus based on company performance
