Food Technologist

Company: Jelly Technical
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Location: Bath
Job Description:

Food Technologist

Near Bath

£250 per day (umbrella rate)

Inside IR35

Up to 4 days out of 5 remote working per week

3 – 4 month contract

Jelly Technical is recruiting on behalf of a well‑established food manufacturer near Bath for an experienced Food Technologist to support the business during a key period of activity. This is a hybrid contract role offering flexibility alongside hands‑on technical involvement within a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment.

The contract is expected to run for 3 to 4 months.

Additional details include:

Hybrid working model (remote working up to 4 days out of 5 per week).

Immediate or short‑notice start required.

Opportunity to work on active NPD, and technical improvement projects.

Exposure to a high‑standard food manufacturing operation.

As an Interim Food Technologist, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting NPD projects from concept through to launch.
  • Create, review and manage specifications for raw materials.
  • Ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, legality and customer standards.
  • Liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders including suppliers and customers.
  • Artwork & labelling approval.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Proven experience in a food technologist or similar technical role within food manufacturing
  • Strong understanding of supplier / raw materials management.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise critical actions.
  • Confident communicator with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
  • Experience across chilled, ambient or short shelf-life products would be advantageous.

Apply TODAY to express an interest. A member of the Jelly Technical team will endeavour to contact all suitable applicants within 72 hours

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Posted: April 10th, 2026