380 Food Development jobs in the United Kingdom

Process Development Technologist - Food Industry
Leicester
£36-40k DoE

Are you a Process Technologist with proven food industry experience, looking for a role where no two days are the same? This growing manufacturer is investing in people, kit and there is significant activity in product development. This new addition to the team is key to the next stage in growing the product range.

The site has impressive infrastructure and kit and a culture that is positive and upbeat. The product variety and development team really make the difference for this role. There's a good blend of complexity and new product development activity alongside an experienced team to learn and develop with.

In this role you will be given

• Real autonomy in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Responsibility for product trials and managing multiple projects to tight deadlines.
• Key involvement in strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Cross-functional working with Development, Production, Engineering, and Technical teams.
• Direct customer interaction, including supporting visits and presentations.
• Covering both new product development and existing product improvement.

Your Background

• Proven experience as a Process Technologist within food manufacturing.
• Highly organised, adaptable, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of critical path management.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Practical understanding of factory kit and processes, with the ability to problem-solve and think creatively.
• A genuine team player with energy and drive.

This is a challenging, varied role for someone ready to move into a process role where they can grow and be visible - you will be noticed in this business.

Interviews are being scheduled so don't delay - get in touch with the Novus Team with a full cv and we'll take it from there.

Sales Executive- Food Industry
Devon / Somerset Border 
Basic Up to £40,000 + Bonus / Commission + Company Car or car allowance + Excellent Benefits
 
My Client, a Food manufacturer based near the Somerset / Devon border are currently seeking a highly motivated Sales Executive to join their team.  

You will be responsible for identifying and converting new business opportunities, strengthening existing customer relationships, improving commercial performance, and ensuring the brand continues to stand out for quality, consistency, and value.  Your target market will be Wholesalers, Retailers, Food courts etc

  
Sales Executive Required Skills & Qualifications:
·2+ years in Sales / Business Development, ideally in the food industry
·Excellent communication and negotiation skills at all levels
·Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
·Self-motivation with excellent time management
·Experience of planning and managing field visits
·Proven ability to build and influence relationships.
·A team player with a customer-first attitude
 
Sales Executive Salary and Benefits :
Basic up to 40k with excellent bonus scheme (Potential for up to £20k)

Company car or Car allowance

 
If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today
Key words: Sales Development Manager, Sales Manager, Key Account Manager, National Account Manager, Food Industry Sales, Business Development Manager 

Production Supervisor (Food Industry)

35,000 - 40,000 + Training + Progression + Pension + 25 Days Holiday + Company Benefits

Newtownards, Northern Ireland

Are you a Production Supervisor looking to join an ambitious team in a fast-growing food company that are passionate about producing high-quality products?

Do you thrive off leadership, making decisions and driving a strong team culture?

On offer is an exciting opportunity where you will become a fundamental asset in a tight-knit business. In this role you will be responsible for managing the production team, ensuring strict quality control standards and collaborating with other departments to help drive continuous improvement across the business.

This company was established in 2018 and is seeing rapid growth due to their unique high-quality products and ambitious founders. They take pride in their products, supplying mainly into the retail industry for the likes of Aldi and Lidl, and have set their sights on becoming a leading company within their field.

This role would a Production Supervisor looking to further their skills in a manufacturing setting at an exciting company that will invest in their development.

The Role:

• Help manage the production team to deliver targets
• Plan and implement schedules
• Maintain strict quality control standards
• Collaberate with other departments to drive continuous improvement

The Person:

• Manufacturing / Production supervising experience
• A relevant degree (Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management) or equivalent industry experience

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Keywords: Production, Manufacturing, Manager, Supervisor, Food Industry, Retail Sector, Leadership, Newtownards, Belfast

Reference Number: BBBH21550

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Sales Executive- Food Industry
Devon / Somerset Border 
Basic Up to £40,000 + Bonus / Commission + Company Car or car allowance + Excellent Benefits
 
My Client, a Food manufacturer based near the Somerset / Devon border are currently seeking a highly motivated Sales Executive to join their team.  

You will be responsible for identifying and converting new business opportunities, strengthening existing customer relationships, improving commercial performance, and ensuring the brand continues to stand out for quality, consistency, and value.  Your target market will be Wholesalers, Retailers, Food courts etc

  
Sales Executive Required Skills & Qualifications:
·2+ years in Sales / Business Development, ideally in the food industry
·Excellent communication and negotiation skills at all levels
·Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
·Self-motivation with excellent time management
·Experience of planning and managing field visits
·Proven ability to build and influence relationships.
·A team player with a customer-first attitude
 
Sales Executive Salary and Benefits :
Basic up to 40k with excellent bonus scheme (Potential for up to £20k)

Company car or Car allowance

 
If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today
Key words: Sales Development Manager, Sales Manager, Key Account Manager, National Account Manager, Food Industry Sales, Business Development Manager 

Production Supervisor (Food Industry)

35,000 - 40,000 + Training + Progression + Pension + 25 Days Holiday + Company Benefits

Newtownards, Northern Ireland

Are you a Production Supervisor looking to join an ambitious team in a fast-growing food company that are passionate about producing high-quality products?

Do you thrive off leadership, making decisions and driving a strong team culture?

On offer is an exciting opportunity where you will become a fundamental asset in a tight-knit business. In this role you will be responsible for managing the production team, ensuring strict quality control standards and collaborating with other departments to help drive continuous improvement across the business.

This company was established in 2018 and is seeing rapid growth due to their unique high-quality products and ambitious founders. They take pride in their products, supplying mainly into the retail industry for the likes of Aldi and Lidl, and have set their sights on becoming a leading company within their field.

This role would a Production Supervisor looking to further their skills in a manufacturing setting at an exciting company that will invest in their development.

The Role:

• Help manage the production team to deliver targets
• Plan and implement schedules
• Maintain strict quality control standards
• Collaberate with other departments to drive continuous improvement

The Person:

• Manufacturing / Production supervising experience
• A relevant degree (Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management) or equivalent industry experience

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Keywords: Production, Manufacturing, Manager, Supervisor, Food Industry, Retail Sector, Leadership, Newtownards, Belfast

Reference Number: BBBH21550

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Specification Technologist - Food Industry- Entry Level

Are you passionate about food quality, safety, and technical excellence? We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Specification Technologist to join a dynamic technical team at a well-established food manufacturing site in Pontefract.

About the Role

As a key member of the site’s Technical Team, you will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of both external customer product specifications and internal packaging specifications. You’ll play a vital role in managing artwork and packaging standards, supporting new and existing product development, and ensuring all products meet the highest standards of safety, legality, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of customer and internal product specifications, ensuring compliance with retailer Codes of Practice.
• Manage and approve retail product artwork, ensuring legal labelling compliance and material suitability.
• Support new product development (NPD) and existing product development (EPD) activities, including product trials and sampling.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects in line with critical paths.
• Participate in HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP teams to ensure product safety and vulnerability hazards are controlled.
• Support external and customer audits, and champion continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a safety-first culture and support health & safety programmes on site.

About You

• Preferably degree-qualified in a food science-related field.
• HACCP Level 3 certified.
• Experience with retailer specification portals and artwork approval processes.
• Strong knowledge of food safety legislation, labelling codes, and regulatory requirements (UK/EU).
• At least 2 years’ experience in the Food & Beverage industry, specifically around product specifications.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and organisational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and data analysis.
• Customer-focused, self-motivated, and able to work independently with a high sense of urgency.
• Passionate about quality, detail-oriented, and innovative in approach.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking technical team, make a real impact on product quality and safety, and develop your career in a supportive, office-based environment.

Quality Manager | Up to £49,000 base salary | Annual Bonus | Selsey

We are currently looking for a Quality Managers at our site in Selsey, West Sussex. You will ensure successful management of the quality and technical functions, including food safety, legal compliance, and adherence to relevant quality-related standards, as well as the delivery of product specifications. You will collaborate with a variety of people at all levels, including managers, colleagues, customers, and suppliers, to deliver great products of the highest quality.

Panama shift pattern 12-hour days only (7am-7pm). Responsible for 1 shift rotation, with every other weekend off, working closely with the opposite quality manager on shift to share the workload to enable a level of factory focus with the freedom to make the role your own, driving the quality focus within the factory making us the best at fresh!

What you get from us

• Salary of £5,000 - 9,000 (dependent on experience)
• Annual bonus
• Employer matched pension up to 5%
• Health cash plan
• Flexible benefits including; Corporate gym discounts, long service awards, enhanced maternity & paternity policy and many more
• Access to online GP & life assurance

Responsibilities

• Technical food safety, quality standards and ensuring customer COPs are implemented and adhered to in our factories
• Conducting regular factory walks throughout the working day to assess food safety and GMP standards. Working closely with key stakeholders to promptly resolving and closing out any issues identified
• Ensuring timely and accurate resolution of customer complaints by collaborating closely with key stakeholders to provide a comprehensive response
• Investigating and compiling reports on all customer and BRC audit non-conformance reports (NCRs) to assist the Technical Manager in responding
• Attending product feasibility sessions as required, adopting a proactive approach to upcoming product launches by working closely with Production and Process Development
• Ensure the HACCP plan is implemented and audited as per the HACCP Study
• Direct Management of team of QA Team Leaders. Overall management responsibility for the QA/QC functions
• Manage and prepare for Customer audits
• Ensuring our teams have a safe place to work through risk assessment, training, inspections and performance reviews
• Coaching, mentoring and developing team members and wider stakeholder functions
• Ensure all Nutritional & Shelf-life schedules are kept up to date and accurate in line will product variation additions and removed

Nature’s Way Foods is the leading manufacturer of prepared salads, coleslaw and “food-to-go” for supermarkets and retailers, and as such we work closely with farmers across Europe. But there’s lots more to us than the products we make.

Our culture is inclusive, and our people are diverse spanning 39 different languages. We operate four manufacturing facilities capable of producing over 400m units per year. It is an exciting time to join Nature’s Way Foods as we are growing rapidly and there are genuine opportunities to progress within the organisation.

Interested?

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.

At Nature's Way Food, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to driving innovation and achieving excellence. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve and the world we live in.

Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and fairer world. Together, we can become best at fresh.