Food Technologist

2 weeks ago


Willesborough Ashford Kent TN GP, United Kingdom Drnewitt Full time £30,000 - £50,000 per year

Job Description

Are you passionate about food, and excited by the idea of making great products even better?
We're looking for a Food Technologist to become a key part of our Technical Team — someone who can bring expertise, energy, and enthusiasm to a fast-paced, growing food manufacturing environment.

This is a brilliant opportunity to take ownership of product specifications, artwork, supplier information, and technical standards that help shape the products customers see on shelves every day. If you enjoy variety, solving problems, and working cross-functionally, you'll love this role

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Owning and maintaining specifications for all raw materials, packaging, and finished products.

  • Producing accurate product specifications and approving artwork that meets legal, brand, and customer standards.

  • Ensuring every live product has up-to-date specifications and clear line standards.

  • Translating recipes and supplier information into retailer-approved formats.

  • Creating factory line standards to support exceptional product quality.

  • Managing pack copy, artwork sign-off, and keeping due diligence records.

  • Investigating supplier issues to protect brand integrity.

  • Carrying out nutritional calculations and verifying product claims.

  • Supporting the NPD team with technical, labelling, and nutritional guidance.

Experience & Knowledge:

  • At least 2 years' experience in food manufacturing within a technical or quality role.

  • Strong understanding of food safety, quality management systems, and specification processes.

  • Experience using retailer online systems (advantageous).

Benefits: 

  • Competitve salary 
  • 1 day working from home 
  • Early finish on a Friday 
  • 25 + 8 

Apply now 



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