At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and improve frozen food products from concept to production.
- Company: Join a growing food manufacturer passionate about innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £40,000 and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on quality and safety standards.
- Why this job: Be part of exciting food innovations that impact everyday lives.
- Qualifications: Degree in Food Science or related field; R&D experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
Research & Development Technologist Location: Erith
Job type: Permanent
Sector: Food manufacturing
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum
Are you passionate about food innovation and looking for a role where you can bring new product ideas from concept through to production? We are working with a growing food manufacturer who is looking for an experienced R&D Technician to join their development team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in creating and improving a diverse range of products.
Key responsibilities:
- Developing and improving a variety of frozen food products
- Creating prototypes and samples for customers and internal reviews
- Optimising recipes to achieve the right balance of taste, texture, quality, cost, and production efficiency
- Planning and carrying out factory trials, recording outcomes and recommending improvements
- Helping to transfer products from development kitchen to full scale production
- Working closely with QA and Technical teams to maintain product quality and food safety standards
- Preparing technical documentation including specifications, recipes, manufacturing instructions, and trial reports
About you:
- A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, or a related subject
- Previous experience within food manufacturing R&D environment
- Experience supporting factory trials and product scale up
- Knowledge of food processing and product development principles
- Experience working with frozen food products would be an advantage
- Understanding of HACCP, BRCGS, food safety requirements, legislation and product specifications
Closing date is 07/08/25
We think you need these skills to ace R&D Technician in Erith
Food Innovation
Product Development
Recipe Optimisation
Factory Trials
Technical Documentation
Quality Assurance (QA)
Food Safety Standards
