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Food Technologist

Elix Sourcing Solutions Limited
Coventry Full-time GBP 34,000 – 40,000
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Food Technologist

£34,000 - £40,000 per year + on-site parking
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm (1-hour lunch break)
Coventry

Do you want to join an award-winning food manufacturing company? Are you looking for an opportunity to work within the full manufacturing process, developing new recipes from kitchen concept through to large-scale production?

Due to continued growth, my client is looking to recruit a Food Technologist to join their expanding team. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing and improving existing recipes, developing innovative new concepts, and refreshing and optimising existing products. You will also trial new ingredients, support product launches, and monitor products post-launch to evaluate performance and customer feedback.

You'll working closely with the Commercial, Category, Sourcing, Production, and Technical Process teams, you will play a key role in supporting NPD projects and ensuring all product files and documentation are accurately maintained.

This highly successful company has experienced significant growth over the years due to the popularity and quality of its products. They are recognised within the industry as an award-winning manufacturer with an excellent reputation.

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The Role

*Ensuring all product files and documentation are accurately maintained

*Supporting product trials from concept stage through to launch

*Monitoring product performance and assisting with continuous improvement initiatives

The Candidate

*Degree qualified, or equivalent, in Food Science or a related discipline

*Minimum of 3 years' relevant industry experience

*Auditing, HACCP, and Food Hygiene qualifications are not essential but would be highly desirable

Consultant: Alice Holwell

Elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job, you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.

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