MOGUNTIA FOOD Ingredients
Founded in 1903, with over 120 years of expertise in spices – at MOGUNTIA Food Group, we combine tradition with innovation. As a globally recognised partner for premium spice blends and raw spices, we enrich a diverse range of foods and dishes every day. We are a family-owned business producing food of the highest quality in one of the most modern food manufacturing facilities in Europe. Our customers span the entire food industry.
"Taste the power of food" – and lead the way in shaping what food looks like tomorrow! To strengthen our dedicated team at our Hetton-Le-Hole (Tyne & Wear) site, we are looking for a:
Development Assistant UK
The MMM begins with you: Join a team that brings together tradition and innovation – and let your passion for food lead the way.
Your tasks include:
- Carry out product analysis, including pH, water activity, viscosity, Brix and moisture, and keep accurate records
- Organise unbiased internal tastings, assessment panels and benchmarking, then document and share the results
- Assess alternative raw materials and amended formulations with procurement and technical, and update recipes in our recipe management system
- Support the production and despatch of samples, including labelling, record keeping and stock control
- Help the specification team ensure customers receive sample specifications alongside samples and costings
- Maintain audit-ready development records and generate KPI data from internal systems
- Purchase reference products and materials for development activities
- Present new products and launch updates to colleagues across the site
What you bring with you:
- Experience or education in food production or development (desirable)
- Strong organisational and self-management skills
- Excellent attention to detail and an analytical, problem-solving approach
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Confidence with computers and numbers
- Ability to facilitate change
- Independence, a sense of responsibility and a team-player mindset
What you can expect from us:
- Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays
- Fitness: up to 25% off gym memberships at 3,600+ UK gyms and up to 55% off digital fitness subscriptions, for you and your partner
- Mental health support: 24/7 confidential helpline and up to 8 counselling sessions
- Health Cash Plan: claim back up to £465 a year on dental, optical, physio, chiropody and health screening
- GP Anytime: 24/7 access to a GP by phone or video
- Discounts: savings on shopping, holidays and more
- Moguntia’s birthday: a gift for every employee, every year
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Contact Details:
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