Technologist food

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements. Bodmin – Office-Based role Permanent We are currently recruiting for a Senior Process Technologist to join our team on a permanent contract at our Bodmin site. This is an exciting opportunity to work on growing, innovative product ranges within our slow cooked and cooked bacon categories – combining culinary creativity with technical excellence. As Senior Process Technologist, you will take ownership of the process side of NPD projects – ensuring smooth transition from handover through to successful factory launch. Lead product launches from handover to full production Ensure factory capability and operational constraints are considered during development Plan, organise and run pre-submission, exploratory and factory trials Manage projects through critical paths to meet retailer and internal deadlines Conduct pre-production runs (Pre-pro’s) Collect, analyse and interpret trial data to drive informed decision-making Work closely with Production to ensure seamless scale-up and launch execution Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality and consistency Depending on your experience, there is also scope to take greater ownership of retailer-facing NPD projects, including customer interaction and project management leadership. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine food passion with technical expertise. Proven experience in NPI/NPD within a food manufacturing environment Strong process knowledge and experience running factory trials Confident analysing data and making evidence-based recommendations Experience working closely with production teams in live factory environments Strong organisational and project management skills Commercial awareness and understanding of factory capability You’ll bring energy, resilience and a practical mindset – someone who sees challenges as opportunities and works collaboratively to find solutions. Exposure to retailer-facing projects and direct customer interaction Competitive salary Opportunity to make a real impact within a short-term contract Experience working within a leading European food manufacturing business If you’re an experienced NPI professional who enjoys taking ownership, working collaboratively and delivering successful product launches in a fast-moving food environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join Pilgrim’s Europe to help us turn great ideas into outstanding products. Pilgrim’s Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets. Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products. Across Pilgrim’s Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim’s Europe team are based in our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses. Competitive Salary Competitive Holiday Entitlement Pension Contribution Family Friendly Policies Learning and Development Opportunities Life Assurance…