At a Glance
- Tasks: Support R&D by preparing products for tastings and customer presentations.
- Company: Join Newly Weds® Foods, a global leader in food ingredient innovation.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment with growth opportunities.
- Other info: Work Monday to Friday, 8:30-5:00pm, with a focus on teamwork and quality.
- Why this job: Be part of a family-owned business making a real impact in the food industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in food manufacturing or culinary environments is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
About Us
Newly Weds® Foods is a leading, privately owned global food ingredients business and has been innovating since 1932.
The European division is a market leader in the manufacture of coatings, seasonings and functional ingredient systems.
Today, Newly Weds® Foods is a world leader in food ingredient technology.
A network of R&D, manufacturing and service facilities around the globe allows us to serve our customers’ needs in more than 68 countries.
But despite our size and scope, we’ve continued to be an independent, family‑owned business answerable only to the demands of our customers.
That’s why we continue to invest in infrastructure, human resources and capacity to keep pace with our customers’ needs and expectations.
The Role
We are looking for a motivated and proactive individual to become an R&D Technician to support the efficient preparation of products for internal tastings, customer presentations, and ongoing development projects.
The role plays a key part in meeting customer requirements, working within budgets and timelines, and helping to secure new business while supporting the growth of existing accounts.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting Food Technologists with recipe preparation and cooking.
- Accurately weighing and mixing recipe formulations.
- Maintaining raw material stocks.
- Ensuring documentation is completed to ensure full traceability of ingredients within the department.
- Developing a positive working relationship with all internal and external stakeholders.
- Daily cleaning tasks to ensure that the labs and kitchens are maintained to a high level hygiene standard.
- This role will involve lifting weights of up to 25kg.
- To provide training where applicable to NWF Personnel.
- To undertake such training as is viewed as necessary by the Company to improve personal performance or to meet the overall business objectives.
Person Specification
- Experience working in a food manufacturing, development, culinary, or laboratory environment.
- Strong practical skills with weighing, measuring, preparing, and handling food ingredients.
- Good understanding of basic food safety and hygiene practices.
- Ability to follow recipes, technical instructions, and documented procedures accurately.
- Strong attention to detail, ensuring consistency, traceability, and high‑quality documentation.
- Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to support colleagues and build positive working relationships.
- Closing date - 31st July 2026
- Working Hours- 8:30-5:00pm Monday to Friday (1 Hour lunch)
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R&D Technician in Ossett employer: Newly Weds Foods
At Newly Weds® Foods, we pride ourselves on being a family-owned business that values its employees and fosters a supportive work culture. As a Night Reach FLT Driver, you will benefit from a fixed night shift pattern, competitive pay, and ample opportunities for training and development, all while contributing to a team that prioritises safety and efficiency in our innovative food ingredient operations. Join us in a role where your contributions are recognised and rewarded, and where you can grow within a global leader in the food industry.
