R&D Assistant
Location: Clevedon, North Somerset
Hours: Permanent, 40 hours per week
Monday to Thursday: 8:45am - 4:45pm
Friday: 8:45am - 4:00pm
45-minute paid lunch break
Salary: Competitive
We are recruiting for an R&D Assistant to join a leading food manufacturing business specialising in flavourings and seasonings. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or develop a career within food product development, working as part of an innovative Research & Development team in a modern laboratory environment.
Key Responsibilities of an R&D Assistant:
- Prepare product samples to meet customer requirements.
- Pack and despatch samples accurately and on time.
- Communicate sample despatch details and technical information to customers.
- Maintain accurate records of sample requests and shipments.
- Prepare meeting and tasting areas for customer visits.
- Ensure refreshments and meeting facilities are fully stocked and presented.
- Assist with lunch preparation for customer visits when required.
- Ensure all work complies with food safety and hygiene standards.
- Work closely with the R&D, Commercial and Marketing teams.
- Support the development of new products within the R&D department.
Key Skills of an R&D Assistant:
- Well organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proactive with the ability to use initiative.
- A positive team player with a flexible approach.
- Comfortable working within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
- Basic food hygiene knowledge is desirable, although training will be provided.
- Keen to develop a career within food manufacturing or product development.
Benefits:
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme (3% employer contribution).
- WPA Healthcare NHS Top-up Scheme following successful completion of probation.
- Death in Service benefit (2x basic salary).
- Employee Benefits Scheme offering retail discounts.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Up to six weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays with service.
- Modern, newly refurbished offices and laboratories.
- Early finish every Friday.
- Excellent opportunities for training and career development
