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.