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?
’m working with a leading food manufacturer who is looking for a 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.
Whats on Offer:
Location: Corby
Salary: Up to £40,000
Hours: Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours days only
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.
Interested? Call Giuseppe Leo directly on or email him at to arrange a confidential conversation.
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Contact Details:
Alexander Steele Recruitment Recruitment Team
