Supportingfood manufacturers and retailers with product innovation including: rheology,new product development, value optimisation, instructional development, pilotplant, quality and food safety manufacturing, thermal processing, newtechnologies, and regulatory affairs.
Research & Consulting Technology
Campden BRI's pilot plant facilities support cutting-edge food and drink product development for clients across the industry — from early-stage innovation through to full-scale process design. Our pilot plant team sits at the heart of this work, keeping world-class equipment running safely, compliantly, and at peak readiness.
What you’ll be doing
Are you a highly organised, safety-conscious professional with hands-on experience in a food or drink processing environment? Join our Product Innovation and Insights team and take ownership of a dynamic, state-of-the-art pilot plant facility.
- Ownership of H&S, quality and food safety systems — including inductions, training and ongoing compliance monitoring
- Managing calibration and servicing schedules for approximately 50+ items of equipment (both internal and external)
- Coordinating contractors, raising purchase orders, managing site visits and filing documentation
- Auditing all areas for housekeeping, ingredient storage and GMP standards
- Managing the pilot plant diary and access control to maximise utilisation and avoid scheduling conflicts
- Carrying out and overseeing risk assessments (IOSH Managing Safely), PUWER and COSHH assessments
- Acting as point of contact for pest control, PAT testing, water testing and FES liaison
- Chairing the quarterly steering group and producing minutes and actions
- Supporting project teams with practical work, paperwork sign-off and client-facing activity
- Driving the Pilot Plant 2025 Strategy and identifying CAPEX requirements
What we’re looking for
- Educated to at least A-level standard
- HACCP Level 3 or above
- Proven knowledge of quality management systems and regulatory compliance
- Practical experience operating food processing equipment
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams and variable deadlines
- Confident communicator, able to influence across all levels from technologist to Associate Director
What we offer
- Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards
- 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Buy and sell holiday scheme
- A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%
- Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays)
- Subsidised onsite restaurant
