Supporting food manufacturers and retailers with product innovation including rheology, new product development, value optimisation, instructional development, pilotplant, quality and food safety manufacturing, thermal processing, new technologies, 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
- 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
- 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
