Process Technologist in Burnopfield

Job description

Salary: £45,000

Location: Burnopfield

Working hours: Monday to Friday (Friday WFH)

Alexander Steele are working with an established ambient food manufacturing business in Durham who are actively recruiting for a Process Technologist to join their technical team.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a process or NPD-related role within food manufacturing and a strong understanding of factory trials, product launches, and scale-up processes.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage factory trials and scale-up processes for new and existing products, ensuring successful handover from kitchen to production
• Work closely with NPD, Technical, and Operations teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective products to market
• Support product launches, ensuring they meet customer expectations and comply with internal and external standards
• Conduct post-launch reviews to identify opportunities for improvement in product quality, cost, or process efficiency
• Maintain accurate documentation, including trial reports, process specs, and risk assessments
• Liaise with customers during trials and visits, providing technical input and process insight
• Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes, focusing on consistency, waste reduction, and line efficiency
• Ensure all trials and processes comply with food safety, quality, and hygiene requirements

On Offer

• £45,000 annual salary
• Monday to Friday – with flexibility to work from home on Fridays
• 33 days annual leave
• Company pension
• Great opportunity to work in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment

If this role is of interest or you require further information, please apply with your most up-to-date CV and I will be in touch.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Burnopfield

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

27-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English