Food Technologist

Job Location	Knutsford
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	Salary negotiable
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time

Job Description

Job Title: Food Technologist Location: Knutsford, Cheshire Package: Competitive Salary, 25 days holiday + 8 public holiday, vitality healthcare after probation period, 3% company pension, annual bonus based on companyperformanceThis is a great opportunity to supporttechnical compliance and product development in a dynamic dairy company. Your expertise will be essential to our clients operations and growth.

Do you thrive on balancing technical expertise with creative problem-solving in food development
Are you excited by the prospect of managing development projects from concept to launch in a fast-paced environment
Can you communicate effectively with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams to drive success

About the company Our client is a well establish and leading UK-based company specialising in a wide range of high-quality dairy products made from cows, goats, and sheeps milk. Committed to sustainability and animal welfare, our client offers nutritious and deliciousproducts, including milk, cheese, butter, and yogurt.As a Food Technologist, your role will involve:As a Food Technologist, youll join a team of experts who serve as the technical backbone of the Dairy. Together, youll be the collective font of knowledge for all things food tech within the organisation. Youll play a crucial role in maintaining compliancewith industry standards while driving business growth through development projects. Reporting to the Head of Technical & Development, you and your team will be the go-to resource for technical insights, guiding the company in all aspects of food technologyand product development.As a Food Technologist, you’ll receive:

Hybrid/remote working options
Opportunity for UK and international travel
Collaborative and innovative work environment
Professional development opportunities

As the Food Technologist, the ideal candidate will have:

Degree or professional qualification in Food Science/Production/Retail
Minimum 5 years experience in Technical/Compliance teams
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Up-to-date knowledge of industry developments and legislation
Full, clean driving license and willingness to travel
Communicate kindly, constructively, and proactively with team members, suppliers and clients
Demonstrate flexibility and reliability while managing workload and expectations transparently
Approach challenges with a positive, solution-driven attitude and innovative thinking
Collaborate effectively, valuing others time and considering the impact of your actions
Take ownership of tasks and responsibilities, ensuring timely completion and appropriate approvals
Pursue personal growth by stepping out of your comfort zone while maintaining self-awareness and well-being

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