Process Technologist - FTC or Interim contract on a day rate Inside IR35 - 6 Months
Salary: Competitive salary
Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contribution, Life insurance up to 4x salary
Location: Highbridge, Somerset
Ways of Working: Site based
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 08:30am-17:00pm
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract or Interim - 6 months
Why Greencore?
Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.
As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we’re proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US
Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.
Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.
Our site in Highbridge, Somerset, specialises in producing a range of chilled desserts, including cheesecakes, tarts, and sponges. The site employs over 560 people and operates in a fast-paced, high-quality production environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this dynamic role as a Process Technologist, you will support the development of manufacturing capability to take approved product concepts into full-scale production.
Working closely with cross-functional teams and customers, you will ensure products are delivered in line with food safety, technical, health & safety, financial and commercial standards, supporting successful launches in a fast-paced environment.
Role Accountabilities
- Deliver manufacturing trials in line with critical paths, using structured problem-solving to identify, capture and resolve issues across functions
- Prepare and complete transit tests, review microbiological and nutritional results, and ensure alignment with customer codes and project objectives
- Facilitate post-trial evaluations, coordinating samples, reviewing organoleptic assessments and producing QAS reports with clear action plans
- Conduct food safety validations in line with site CCPs and HACCP principles, ensuring compliance with retailer procedures
- Manage raw materials and packaging approval status, controlling costs and proactively resolving issues to protect the critical path
- Plan and support customer panels, build effective stakeholder relationships and implement improvements based on feedback
- Monitor factory processes, collect and analyse data, identify issues in standard production and support cost reduction opportunities
- Complete controlled trial, pre-production and launch documentation accurately and on time
- Operate safely at all times, complying with legislation, reporting hazards promptly and supporting continuous improvement in health, safety and environmental performance
What We’re Looking For
- Experience working within a manufacturing or process-led environment
- Strong understanding of food safety, technical and production standards
- Ability to manage critical paths and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously
- Confident problem-solving skills with a practical, solutions-focused mindset
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across functions
- Proactive approach to continuous improvement and delivering business outcomes
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better.
What You’ll Get In Return
- Competitive salary and job-related benefits
- Holidays
- Competitive matched pension contribution
- Life insurance up to 4x salary
- Company share save scheme
- Greencore Qualifications
- Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
- Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
- Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies
Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
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Process Technologist in Highbridge employer: Greencore
Greencore is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where over 28,000 colleagues contribute to creating high-quality convenience food enjoyed by millions. Located in Wisbech, our team benefits from competitive salaries, comprehensive training, and numerous career development opportunities, all while enjoying a supportive environment that values diversity and individual growth. With additional perks like a matched pension scheme, employee discounts, and a focus on wellbeing, Greencore is dedicated to making every day at work rewarding and fulfilling.
