Process Technologist

Senior Process Technologist | Corby | £40,000 Are you a hands-on Process Technologist who enjoys being on the factory floor, solving problems and turning data into real improvements? I’m working with a leading food manufacturer who is looking for a Senior Process Technologist to join their team in Corby. This is a varied role combining process optimisation, factory trials, product quality, innovation and customer interaction — ideal for someone who wants genuine ownership and the opportunity to make a visible impact. What will you be doing? * Lead and support factory trials covering new ingredients, recipes, materials and processes * Use data and factory observations to improve yield, waste, efficiency and product consistency * Analyse trial results and make recommendations for process and product improvements * Support new product development, launches and existing product optimisation * Work closely with NPD, Production, Technical, Procurement and suppliers * Develop strong relationships with key customers and attend customer trials/panels and site visits * Understand customer requirements and translate these into practical improvements within manufacturing * Support the approval and introduction of alternative materials and suppliers * Monitor product quality and recipe performance, balancing quality, consistency and cost * Act as a technical bridge between the customer, manufacturing sites and internal teams * Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and process excellence What are they looking for, you'll ideally have: * Experience within fast-paced food manufacturing * Strong knowledge of food manufacturing processes and ingredients * Practical, hands-on experience of factory trials and process improvement * A data-driven approach to problem solving * Experience working with waste, yield, efficiency and quality KPIs * Excellent communication and influencing skills * Confidence dealing with customers and suppliers * A willingness to travel to customer and manufacturing sites * Level 3 Food Safety — or willingness to achieve this within your first year A food, science or related degree would be advantageous, but practical experience and technical knowledge are more important than qualifications alone. The person * This is for someone who likes being on the plant, getting stuck into problems and seeing improvements happen. * Someone practical, curious and commercially aware. * Someone who can analyse the numbers but also understands that sometimes the best answers come from being on the factory floor and talking to the people who run the process. * You'll need to be flexible around trials and a 24/7 manufacturing environment, with the ability to build strong relationships across the business and with customers. Location: Corby Salary: Up to £40,000 Hours: Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours If you're an experienced Process Technologist, Food Technologist, Process Development Technologist or similar and you're looking for a role with genuine responsibility and visibility, I'd be keen to speak with you. Apply now or message me directly for a confidential conversation