Food Technologist

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 supporttechnical 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