Graduate Technologist
11.44 p/h
Winsford, Cheshire
Food Manufacturing
Job ref: 8822
The company
With a particular focus on original flavours and authentic taste, this UK market leading company pride themselves on a smooth process from NPD to finalised products using their specialist knowledge and experience.
About the Graduate Technologist job
This multi-functional role within the Technical department involves collaborating with Quality and NPD/R&D to uphold food safety, quality, and legal standards. It supports various departments and acts as a key link between NPD and Quality.
Key tasks
- Liaise with site teams (R&D, NPD, Quality), perform GMP audits for H&S and food safety compliance, and support operational investigations and root cause analysis for continuous improvement.
- Develop expertise in products, ingredients, and functional properties, conduct QC lab duties (e.g., taste panels, product failure investigations), and assess shelf-life extensions for raw materials and finished products.
- Become proficient in functional software (SAF, SAGE), assist with shelf-life validations, and support technical documentation such as QAS and benchmarking for new product launches.
- Work with the NPD team on sample preparation, production trials, and pre/post-trial meetings; support raw material assessments and harmonisation projects across the group.
About You
- The successful candidate shall possess a degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or a related discipline.
- Have a good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
More details
The Graduate Technologist job (ref:8822) is based in Winsford and is paying 11.44 p/h according to your experience. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm (with flexibility).
The site is in Winsford, Cheshire and is commutable from Congleton, Middlewich, Northwich, Crewe, Nantwich.
Alternate job titles
Technical Administrator Technical Assistant Technical Coordinator Food Industry Technical Jobs Graduate Technical Assistant
