Process Technologist

Senior Process Technologist | Corby | £40,000

Are you a hands-on Process Technologist who enjoys being on the factory floor, solving problems and turning data into real improvements?

I'm working with a leading food manufacturer who is looking for a Senior Process Technologist to join their team in Corby.

This is a varied role combining process optimisation, factory trials, product quality, innovation and customer interaction - ideal for someone who wants genuine ownership and the opportunity to make a visible impact.

What will you be doing?

• Lead and support factory trials covering new ingredients, recipes, materials and processes
• Use data and factory observations to improve yield, waste, efficiency and product consistency
• Analyse trial results and make recommendations for process and product improvements
• Support new product development, launches and existing product optimisation
• Work closely with NPD, Production, Technical, Procurement and suppliers
• Develop strong relationships with key customers and attend customer trials/panels and site visits
• Understand customer requirements and translate these into practical improvements within manufacturing
• Support the approval and introduction of alternative materials and suppliers
• Monitor product quality and recipe performance, balancing quality, consistency and cost
• Act as a technical bridge between the customer, manufacturing sites and internal teams
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and process excellence

What are they looking for, you'll ideally have:

• Experience within fast-paced food manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of food manufacturing processes and ingredients
• Practical, hands-on experience of factory trials and process improvement
• A data-driven approach to problem solving
• Experience working with waste, yield, efficiency and quality KPIs
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Confidence dealing with customers and suppliers
• A willingness to travel to customer and manufacturing sites
• Level 3 Food Safety - or willingness to achieve this within your first year

A food, science or related degree would be advantageous, but practical experience and technical knowledge are more important than qualifications alone.

The person

• This is for someone who likes being on the plant, getting stuck into problems and seeing improvements happen.
• Someone practical, curious and commercially aware.
• Someone who can analyse the numbers but also understands that sometimes the best answers come from being on the factory floor and talking to the people who run the process.
• You'll need to be flexible around trials and a 24/7 manufacturing environment, with the ability to build strong relationships across the business and with customers.

Location: Corby

Salary: Up to £40,000

Hours: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours

If you're an experienced Process Technologist, Food Technologist, Process Development Technologist or similar and you're looking for a role with genuine responsibility and visibility, I'd be keen to speak with you.