RD&A Technologist

About The Role

We are looking for a Senior RD&A Technologist to join our Meat Coatings team, developing innovative coating systems for meat and meat‑alternative applications.

This is a hands‑on, customer‑facing role combining formulation expertise, pilot plant work, and direct collaboration with commercial teams to deliver market‑leading solutions.

• Develop, test, and optimise coating systems including batters, breadings, adhesion systems, glazes, and functional coatings
• Conduct benchtop experiments, sensory evaluations, and technical validations
• Deliver solutions that meet performance, quality, and cost requirements
• Execute coating trials using pilot‑scale equipment (tumbler, applicator, fryer, oven, freezer, etc.)
• Simulate industrial processes to ensure scalability and robustness
• Generate data to support product performance and process optimisation
• Support customer projects through sample preparation, technical demos, and plant trials
• Troubleshoot coating and processing challenges, providing practical recommendations
• Prepare technical presentations and contribute to customer meetings alongside commercial teams
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery against timelines and business priorities
• Maintain clear documentation and communication of project progress

• Strong attention to detail and technical curiosity
• Ability to work both independently and as part of cross‑functional teams
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Customer‑focused mindset with a commercial perspective
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment
• Willingness to travel within the UK & Ireland

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Culinary Science, or a related discipline
• Experience working with meat products and/or coating systems
• Hands‑on laboratory and pilot plant experience
• Strong understanding of food processing, coating functionality, and frying/baking systems
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and data interpretation skills
• Experience supporting customer projects or production trials
• Knowledge of clean‑label coatings, gluten‑free systems, or plant‑based technologies