Food Technologist

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Food Science graduate or early-career Food Technologist to join a growing premium food business with a strong reputation for quality and innovation.

This is an ideal role for someone looking to build a long-term career within the food industry, offering hands-on exposure to technical compliance, product quality, supplier management and food safety within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Working closely with an experienced Technical team, you’ll support both branded and own-label product ranges while gaining broad technical exposure across the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting technical communications with customers and suppliers
• Assisting with product specifications and technical documentation
• Helping maintain food safety and quality systems
• Supporting packaging and label approval processes
• Participating in product sampling and sensory assessments
• Maintaining customer portal information and compliance records
• Supporting wider technical administration activities

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related subject essential
• Placement year or some industry exposure within food/FMCG advantageous
• Passion for food quality and technical excellence
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive, proactive and eager-to-learn attitude

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Strong training and development opportunities
• Exposure to a premium product portfolio
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Excellent long-term career progression potential

If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I’d love to speak to you!

The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-05-2026

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