Process Technologist

Process TechnologistWe drive our own successSalary up to £31,500 per annum DOEA range of voluntary benefits including holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plansHolbeachSite basedMonday-Friday 8.30-5.00PermanentWhy join us?We're proud to offer you a career with a global leader in the fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to give everyone the opportunity and support to develop and progress their career. To nurture talent, fuel ambition and work with resilience and purpose to achieve the highest possible standards.What we do.This fantastic opportunity will be based at our Bakkavor Pizza site in Holbeach St Marks, Lincolnshire.

The site specialises in making chilled pizzas and is 11 miles from Spalding, 13.5 miles from Boston, 18 miles from Wisbech, 23 miles from King's Lynn and 29 miles from Peterborough.About the role.You will ensure the smooth transition of product concepts to launch. Ensuring the technical and quality standards are achieved and maximising profitability. You will challenge current factory processes and look for improvements, efficiencies, and will value engineering.Accountabilities: To operate in a safe working manner and support the site/business on continuous improvement relating to health, safety, and the environmentUndertake trials in-line with the Bakkavor and customer requirements and as instructed by Line Manager.Document all data from trials inc.

shelf-life, organs etc, comprehensively and legibly for future review; to establish process capabilities and support due diligence.Secure and submit appropriate samples as requested by customer as well as those for analysis e.g. Microbiological, for organoleptic evaluation and for transit trials.Plan and organise resources to achieve the day to day delivery of trials etc, in-line with project timescales.Working with NPD and Operations to establish appropriate quality attributes for work in progress material, assembly and finished product taking into account operational capabilities.Carry out ongoing Process validation of relevant factory equipment to ensure site due diligence requirements are met.Co-ordinate Pre-Production and Launch preparation.Contribute to post launch evaluation of process in conjunction with NPD to ensure process established at launch is still valid for full scale production and implement improvements as necessary.To operate in a safe working manner and support the site/business on continuous improvement relating to health, safety and the environmentAbout you. Previous experience in a similar roleExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and writtenProblem solving skillsFlexible approach to work and professional at all timesWhat you'll receive.As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in.

This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you.You'll enjoy:Life Assurance (1 x salary)25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays as standard (may vary by role)Private medical insurance (after 5 years' service)Staff ShopStakeholder Pension SchemeDiscount & cashback platformPersonal Accident InsuranceFree health checkEmployee Assistance ProgrammeA range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans)Salary sacrifice car lease schemeFree independent mortgage adviceDiscounted tutoring for childrenAccess to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salaryFree car parking – Site dependantPlus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing championsProud to be Bakkavor.We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business – come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team!Find out more and apply.#LI-EL1#CVLBakkavorWe are the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, and our presence in the US and China positions the Group well in these high-growth markets.

We leverage our consumer insight and scale to provide innovative food that offers quality, choice, convenience, and freshness. Around 18,000 colleagues operate from 44 sites across our three markets supplying a portfolio of over 3,000 products across meals, pizza & bread, salads and desserts to leading grocery retailers in the UK and US, and international food brands in China.Category: ProcessLocation:Holbeach, GB, PE12 8HFDate: 14 Jun 2025Req ID: 24755TPBN1_UKTJ