625 Food Technologists jobs in the United Kingdom

• Place contracts and call-offs to cover forecasted volume and production plans.
• Collaborate with Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Finance and Commercial teams and attend regular/ad-hoc meetings.
• Full end-to-end management of suppliers covering short and long term demand, expedition of materials where appropriate, chasing of short or late deliveries and any other supplier management issues.
• Maintenance of purchase orders.
• Utilising SAP to log and monitor contract and call-offs, and including reconciliation and adjustments where applicable, as well as responding to invoice queries.
• Periodic reviews of safety stocks and lead times.
• Management, maintenance and analysis of the associated reports and associated tools.
• Monitor and track contracts in line with Procurement to maximise PPV.
• Facilitate packaging redesign process, managing delist and NPD launches.
• To take an active role in continuously developing your skills and knowledge through self-development activities and/or through attending company-organised training and development opportunities.
• Ensure brand integrity is maintained at all times.

• Experience in planning, planning admin or SAP admin in the manufacturing sector would be key, experience in packaging, food/beverages or FMCG or similar sectors/manufacturing would be ideal. 
• Experience with SAP would be highly desirable.
• Experience managing multiple suppliers; packaging and ingredient suppliers would be advantageous
• Experience of high volume and multi SKU ordering, based on short lead times, would also be beneficial

A growing FMCG Food Manufacturer in Manchester is currently recruiting a Finance Director to join their team. Reporting into the MD this Finance Director will provide leadership, management, and development of a defined contract, ensuring financial, and operational commitments are met and exceeded. Hands-on experience in manufacturing operations, with a good understanding of cost structures and production finance will be required as this role will be hands on as well as strategic.

This role will be required to drive change including evolvement, integration and development of IT systems as well as provide cover for the MD in his absence and require a proven track record in leading small finance teams, with a hands-on and supportive leadership style.

Finance Director responsibilities include:

• Financial Oversight: Manage all financial operations, including accounting, financial planning, and analysis. 

• Partner with the Managing Director and leadership team to set and deliver growth strategy.
• Provide financial insight and challenge to support commercial decisions across all three sales channels
• Work closely with the Operations and Production teams to understand and interpret operational data
• Own product costings, ensuring Bills of Materials (BOM) and Standard Costs are accurate and maintained
• Monitor ingredient, packaging, labour, and overhead costs to assess the impact of inflationary pressures

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's business goals. 
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Create and monitor budgets, providing accurate financial forecasts to guide decision-making. 
• Cost Control: Implement strategies to control costs and improve profitability within the manufacturing processes. 
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls. 
• Reporting: Prepare financial reports for senior management and external stakeholders. 
• Collaboration:  Work closely with other departments to integrate financial planning into overall operations. 
• Take ownership and a hands-on role of the business’s finance and ERP/reporting systems, ensuring they are fit for purpose, scalable, and well-integrated with operations and commercial functions

You will ideally be a Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with demonstrable post-qualification experience and be time served in a Fast-paced FMCG Food Manufacturing environment.

You will have a proven track record in leading small finance teams, with a hands-on and supportive leadership style.

Strong technical skills combined with a process-driven, systems-minded approach and excellent analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail and a focus on data accuracy and integrity

To apply please email a cv

Operational Trainer

Join a rapidly expanding company known for its innovation and high-quality products. They are a growing presence within their sector with an impressive track record and award-winning products.

About the Operational Trainer job

The purpose of your role will be to plan and deliver engaging training across a busy food manufacturing site. You will work with all departments to ensure teams remain skilled, safe, confident, and aligned with compliance, performance, and company values.

Key tasks

• Plan and deliver engaging training sessions, including inductions, Food Safety, Manual Handling, and Chemical Handling, ensuring compliance with legal, customer, and BRCGS standards.
• Identify skills gaps, provide refresher training, and maintain accurate training records and the skills matrix to ensure audit readiness.
• Develop and review SOPs to reflect best practice and coordinate both internal and external training with accredited providers.
• Measure training effectiveness through feedback, observations, and KPIs, analyse data to drive improvements, and promote company values in all training activities.

About You

• The successful candidate shall have experience in delivering and coordination training ideally within a manufacturing or operational setting. Experience of food production would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of GMP and food manufacturing compliance is essential.
• Experience supporting and audit preparation and compliance reporting would be advantageous.

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The Operational Trainerjob (ref:8959) is paying35,000according to your experience.

The site is based in Cambridgeshire and is commutable from Cambridge, Peterborough, Huntingdon and surrounding areas.

The package includes healthcare, training and development opportunities as well as a generous employee discount.

The working hours are standard office hours.

Alternate job titles -Food Safety & Training Officer | Quality & Food Safety Trainer | Food Hygiene Trainer | Food Operations Trainer | Food Standards & Compliance Trainer | QA & Training Officer | Food Compliance Trainer

QA Auditor

Join a rapidly expanding company known for its innovation and high-quality products. They are a growing presence within their sector with an impressive track record and award-winning products.

About the QA Auditor job

The purpose of your role will be to ensure food safety, product quality, and compliance across all site operations. From raw material intake to finished product checks, you will conduct audits, quality assessments, and swabbing, log findings, address non-conformances, and support corrective actions. Working across teams, you will promote best practices and help maintain a strong quality culture throughout the site.

Key tasks

• Conduct intake and in-process checks on raw materials, mixes, and finished products, perform internal audits, and ensure adherence to GMP, HACCP, and PRP standards, following up on any non-conformances.
• Conduct hygiene checks, swabbing, and environmental monitoring, support validations, and ensure critical equipment is calibrated and verified on schedule.
• Accurately record results, maintain organised paperwork, support trials and site visits, resolve quality issues, and collaborate with teams to drive process improvements.
• Demonstrate core values, participate in meetings, maintain flexibility across shifts, and foster a proactive, visible presence within the team.

About You

• The successful candidate shall have previous Quality Assurance experience within food manufacturing with food hygiene and HACCP training.
• Auditing and resolving quality issues with an understanding on traceability and hygiene practices.
• The person should be knowledgeable and confident in training and coaching others on QA Processes.

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The QA Auditor job (ref:8958) is paying £14.56 per hour (c. £0,000 to £ ,000) according to your experience. This is a Sunday to Thursday day shift role. 

The site is based in Cambridgeshire and is commutable from Cambridge, Peterborough, Huntingdon and surrounding areas.

The package includes healthcare, training and development opportunities as well as a generous employee discount.

Alternate job titles - QA Technician| Quality Assurance Auditor | Quality Auditor | Quality Assistant | QA Assistant | Quality Assurance Technician | Food Industry Technical QA Jobs

Technical Manager

The company is a family-run business proud of their top quality and strong focus on sustainability and have an excellent and long-standing reputation within food manufacturing.

About the Technical Manager job

The purpose of your role will be to report directly to the Site Director and take ownership of maintaining and enhancing our Quality Management System, ensuring full compliance with BRC standards, legal requirements, and customer expectations. In this hands-on role, you will lead internal audits, oversee technical documentation, champion continuous improvement initiatives, and work closely with production teams to uphold the highest standards of food safety and quality.

Key tasks

• Maintain and develop the Quality Management System, ensuring full compliance with BRC, legal requirements, and customer standards, while leading internal audits and preparing for external inspections.
• Oversee HACCP, hygiene, allergen controls, and GMP standards, investigate complaints, implement corrective actions, and manage supplier approval, specifications, and traceability.
• Support new product development and process improvements, driving ongoing enhancements in quality and food safety practices.
• Lead, mentor, and develop QA and hygiene teams while fostering effective collaboration with production, senior management, and customers.

About You

• The successful candidate shall have proven experience as a technical manager within food manufacturing and hold a degree in a scientific or technical subject.
• In depth knowledge of BRC, HACCP and food safety legislation and experience with allergen management and internal/third-party auditing is required.
• A background in High Care/High Risk would be advantageous but is not essential.

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The Technical Manager job (ref:8957) is paying40,000 - 60,000 according to your experience.

The site is based in Aberdeen and is commutable from Banchory, Ellon, Stonehaven and surrounding towns in North- Eastern Scotland.

Alternate job titles -Head of Technical | QA Manager | Quality Assurance Manager | Senior Quality Manager | Food Manufacturing Technical Management Jobs | Food Safety Jobs

Technical Manager

You will be working for a small, well-established food manufacturing business with over 20 years in the industry, they have built a strong reputation for consistency, reliability, and quality. They are a market-leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative products, committed to the highest standards of quality, safety, and legality in food production.

About the Technical Manager job

The purpose of your role will be to oversee all aspects of Quality, Compliance, Specifications, and New Product Development. Your leadership will be instrumental in maintaining their BRC accreditation and upholding exceptional standards in food safety, legality and hygiene. You’ll ensure not just compliance, but continual improvement—exceeding customer expectations and regulatory requirements wherever possible.

Key tasks

• Ensure compliance and audit readiness for BRC, Kosher, Halal and internal standards through audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement.
• Manage technical and food safety processes, including procedure development, non-compliance follow-up, supplier approvals, and NPD-related tasks like specifications and artwork.
• Support and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to enhance food safety, technical compliance, and supplier performance, including on-site visits and partnerships.
• Oversee systems and reporting, including KPI tracking, internal audits etc.

About You

• The successful candidate shall have a background in a similar technical role within food manufacturing.
• HACCP Level 3, Food Safety Level 3 and experience in leading BRC audits is essential.

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The Technical Manager job (ref:8956) is paying £35,000 - £40,000 according to your experience.

The site is based in Essex and is commutable from Colchester, Manningtree, Clacton-on-Sea, Tiptree, Harwich, Brightlingsea and surrounding areas.

The working hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Alternate job titles - Technical Supervisor | Assistant Technical Manager | Technical Assistant| QA Manager | Quality Assurance Manager | Senior Quality Manager | Food Manufacturing Technical Management Jobs | Food Safety Jobs

Development Technologist

We are looking for a confident and outgoing food graduate to join a well-established progressive manufacturer. As a leading ambient product manufacturer, the business has seen substantial growth over the past decade, supplying major clients across the UK food retail, wholesale, and foodservice sectors.

About the Development Technologist job

As a Development Technologist, you will consistently ensure the effectiveness of factory processes aligns with business needs, consistently meeting, improving, and exceeding customer expectations.

Key tasks

• Manage approved concepts to factory launch, coordinating trials, feasibility checks, and process documentation. Ensure product data (e.g. reheat, quality standards) is captured and systems are updated.
• Support continuous improvement by trialling new materials, equipment, and processes. Contribute to product quality upgrades, HACCP systems, and maintain process documentation.
• Help develop early-stage samples, check nutritional values, complete NPD paperwork, and assist co-pack projects. Apply functional ingredients and support development kitchen tasks.
• Work closely with teams, customers, and management. Represent the company professionally, support strong communication, and uphold company ethics and standards.

About You

• The successful candidate shall possess a minimum HNC/HND in Food Science or Technology with strong numerical and analytical ability teamed with good planning and coordinating skills.
• You must also have a valid driver's license and your own transportation.

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The Development Technologistjob (ref:8935) is paying28,000 - 30,000according to your experience.

The site is near Ashford and is commutable from Maidstone, Headcorn, Sittingbourne, Tunbridge Wells, Paddock Wood and surrounding towns.

The working hours are Monday to Friday, standard office hours.

Alternate job titles -Development Technologist | Development Process Technologist | Process NPD Technologist | Process NPD Jobs | Food Manufacturing Development Jobs

Quality Technologist

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global, market-leading food business which supplies some of the world’s leading companies in the retail, hospitality, and foodservice markets.

The business is currently expanding and is committed to continually redefining its product offer and prides itself on developing and bringing innovative new products to market.

About the Quality Technologist job

As a key part of the food technical team, you will provide support and assist the Technical Manager in driving compliance across the food production site to the required Food Safety, Legality, Quality, and product integrity standards.

Key tasks:

• Support quality systems, audits, and HACCP reviews to maintain high standards.
• Oversee lab testing, hygiene protocols, and manage the hygiene team.
• Handle supplier approvals, product specifications, and customer complaints.
• Assist operations in following company, customer, and BRC standards.

About You

• Quality assurance or technical experience in a food manufacturing/food production environment
• Ideally educated to a degree level in food science, food technology, or another related subject.
• BRC/ISO internal auditing experience are required.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene and HACCP qualifications would be a bonus but non-essential.

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The Quality Technologist job (ref: 8955) is paying £28,000 - £30,000 per annum according to your experience.

The site is based in North Kent and is commutable from areas of both London and Essex.

The package includes 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme plus other company benefits.

The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm or 8.30am to 5.30pm.

Alternate job titles - Quality Systems Technologist | Quality Assurance Technologist | QA Auditor | Food Technologist | Technical Administrator | Food Safety Compliance Technologist | QA Technologist | QA Technician | Technical Information Officer

Senior Buyer, Food Manufacturing

Lincolnshire

Competitive Salary

Great opportunity to join a leading food manufacturer as a Senior Buyer looking after some key ingredient categories.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer to take the next step up to a Senior Buyer within a leading food manufacturing business. Working as part of a large procurement team, you’ll be responsible for buying a variety of ingredients for the group.

As a Senior Buyer you will work closely with stakeholders and suppliers to understand the needs of the business’ customers, looking at areas of Continuous Improvement and play an integral part of the NPD process.

You will need to have previous buying experience gained within the food or FMCG sector and ideally be CIPS qualified or working towards it. Personality is key within the business and you will need to be self-motivated, be great at building long-term relationships, and be a real ambassador of procurement within the business.

My client are a leading multi-site business with a reputation for quality and innovation. They reward and look after employees well and offer outstanding long-term opportunities for progression.

To apply please send your CV through to me, Hannah, today.

REF. HLJ51262