Development Technologist

Location:

Elland, United Kingdom. Join Solina’s R&D team as a Development Technologist at our Elland site in West Yorkshire. This role focuses on developing innovative sauces, marinades and dressings for leading food service and QSR brands.

• Support New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) projects from concept through to commercial launch
• Develop, prepare and present product samples in the development kitchen
• Assist with recipe development, reformulation, product optimisation, ingredient testing and supplier evaluations
• Support kitchen trials, factory trials and first production runs
• Research food trends, ingredients and market innovations to inspire new product concepts
• Participate in taste panels, benchmarking and product evaluations
• Support customer presentations, innovation sessions and cross‑functional project meetings
• Collaborate with Commercial, Technical, Process, Procurement and Operations teams to deliver successful product launches
• Maintain a clean, organised and professional development kitchen

• Genuine passion for food, cooking and product innovation
• Enthusiasm for creating and developing new food concepts and recipes
• Interest in both hands‑on kitchen work and technical product development
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Proactive, curious and problem‑solving mindset
• Eager to learn and develop within an international food business

• Degree, HND or equivalent in Food Science, Food Technology, Culinary Arts or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience)
• Strong passion for food and product development
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Computer literate
• Ability to work collaboratively across cross‑functional teams

• Experience with in FMCG food manufacturing
• Commercial kitchen or food service experience
• Exposure to product development or food innovation
• Interest in sauces, dressings, marinades or similar food categories
• Full UK driving licence

• Opportunity to work on products for leading food service operators and global QSR brands
• Hands‑on experience across the full product development journey, from concept to commercial launch
• Collaborative and supportive R&D team where you’ll learn from experienced colleagues
• Exposure to customer presentations, innovation workshops and cross‑functional projects
• Ongoing mentoring and opportunities to learn, grow and develop your career within an international business

We are open to talents of all backgrounds and welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI commitment.