Job Description:

Graduate Process & Development Technologist

Location: Headcorn

Salary: £28,000 + Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Process & Development Technologist to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business in Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for food innovation to play a key role in developing new products from concept through to commercial launch.

Working within the Technical & NPD team, you'll be involved in kitchen development, product formulation, factory trials, shelf-life testing and supporting successful product launches. You'll also prepare technical documentation, complete nutritional calculations, liaise with customers and internal teams and help ensure products meet the highest standards of quality, food safety and compliance.

What we're looking for:

• Degree in Food Science, Product Development or similar - recent graduates are encouraged to apply as full training will be provided.
• Experience in food or beverage manufacturing, NPD, or process development is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of food safety, quality systems and nutritional labelling is advantageous.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach with a genuine passion for product development.

What's on offer:

• Competitive starting salary and benefits.
• Excellent training and career progression.
• The opportunity to work on exciting product innovation projects.
• Supportive working environment.
• Long-term career prospects within a growing and forward-thinking business.

If you're looking to build a rewarding career in food product development and want to make a real impact within an innovative manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!