Junior Process Technologist

Junior Process Technologist
Location: Park Royal
Salary: £35,000
Hours: Full-time

Are you a budding food industry professional eager to turn your passion into a career? We're working with a leading food manufacturer to find a Junior Process Technologist to support the journey of innovative products from kitchen concept to factory production.

This is a hands-on, entry-level opportunity in a fast-paced environment-perfect for someone looking to build their technical expertise and grow within a forward-thinking team.

What You'll Be Doing
* Assisting with the scale-up of new products from development trials to factory production
* Supporting factory trials for NPD (New Product Development) and EPD (Existing Product Development)
* Working alongside senior colleagues to help improve product quality, consistency, and efficiency
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Technical, Operations, and Engineering
* Helping introduce new processes and technologies under guidance from senior team members

What's On Offer
* £35,000 salary
* A site-based role at a well-established food production facility
* On-the-job training and exposure to real product development challenges
* A chance to develop your skills in a collaborative and supportive team environment

What We're Looking For
* A degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
* Some experience (e.g. placement year or internship) in a food manufacturing or NPD environment is a plus
* A basic understanding of food production processes such as mixing, cooking, baking, or extrusion
* A proactive, hands-on attitude with a willingness to learn and grow
* A passion for food, innovation, and quality

Ready to Kick-Start Your Food Industry Career?
If you're enthusiastic about turning ideas into real products and keen to develop your career in food manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to learn more.

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