Food Technologist

A food manufacturing business based in Banbury have a requirement for a Food Technologist to join their Technical and Quality department, providing support to the marketing and sales teams.


Commutable from: Banbury, Bicester, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Brackley, Towcester, Kineton, Buckingham, Coventry, Chipping Norton

Salary: £ 25,000 - £ 35,000 per year, 25 days holiday plus bank, retail discounts, death in service 2 x salary, childcare vouchers, pension scheme, car parking, cycle to work scheme.

Suitable for: Food technologist


The role of Food Technologist:

• Work across departments providing technical support and conducting internal audits as required
• Keep the company up to date regarding food legislation and also with customer and company standards
• Ensure customers technical enquiries are responded to and complaints are also received
• Assist in benchmarking and analysis of new products, ensuring technical compliance to specifications as well as shelf life data, advising on nutrition and labelling matters
• Be involved in pack information, artwork and advise on any labelling non-conformances
• Be present and involved with pre-production trials and launches ensuring the products are produced in accordance with such specifications
• Maintain necessary and relevant paperwork and documentation
• Liaise with outside laboratories and relevant advisory companies and 3rd parties

The ideal Food Technologist:

• Will have a good understanding of retailer specification systems
• Knowledge of UK & EU food legislation
• Awareness of food industry requirements
• Team leadership skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to plan and manage conflicting priorities
• Qualified in Food Science, Food Technology or other Science based degree or equivalent
• Experience within a technical role will be essential
• Ideally HACCP qualified and experienced with food safety and hygiene

To apply, please forward your CV to Matthew Griffiths or call 01789 201040