Senior Development Technologist

Location: Greater London

## Senior Development Technologist Apply locations:
Mitchamtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
R - 717

Primary Location :

MITCHAM, United Kingdom At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a
** passion for food
** and live our entrepreneurial culture.

We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With
** sustainability at the heart
** of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.

Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.

By constantly rethinking culinary solutions,
** we make food matter for people and the planet**. If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company,
** join us** !
** Ready to take the lead in food innovation?
** At Solina, we create innovative food solutions that inspire chefs, food service operators, and global QSR brands. Innovation, collaboration, and passion for food are at the heart of everything we do — and we’re now looking for a
** Senior Development Technologist
** in Food service & QSR to join our growing UK R&D team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced food innovator who enjoys taking ownership, working closely with customers, and leading projects from concept to launch in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

You’ll play a key role in driving innovation within our Food service & QSR channels while also helping integrate the Zafron portfolio into the wider Solina UK business. Alongside leading development projects, you’ll also mentor and support a Development Technologist, making this a great next step for someone looking to further develop their leadership experience.

Based primarily at our Zafron sauce manufacturing site in Mitcham, Surrey, this hybrid role offers a mix of on-site collaboration, regular visits to our Elland site in Yorkshire, and flexibility to work from home.
** Key Responsibilities
** As Senior Development Technologist, you’ll lead the development and delivery of innovative food solutions aligned with both customer and business needs.

Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading New Product Development and Existing Product Development projects from brief through to successful launch
* Acting as the key R&D contact on site
* Managing project timelines and ensuring delivery to agreed deadlines
* Supporting the integration of recipes, systems, and product portfolios into the wider UK business
* Line management and development support for a Development Technologist
* Working closely with commercial, process, technical, and operational teams
* Supporting customer meetings, factory trials, and first productions
* Participating in taste panels and ingredient evaluations
* Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation
* Staying close to emerging food trends, ingredients, and packaging developments
* Supporting product development and innovation within a fast-paced sauce manufacturing environment

This is a highly collaborative role with strong visibility across the business and exposure to both internal stakeholders and external customers.
** What we’re looking for
** You’ll thrive in this role if you:
* Have previous R&D experience within FMCG food manufacturing
* Enjoy working in a customer-focused and commercially driven environment
* Have experience working within sauce manufacturing or with businesses producing sauces, dressings, marinades, or similar liquid food products
* Are passionate about food trends, innovation, and product development
* Are confident managing multiple projects and priorities
* Build strong relationships across teams and functions
* Have a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
* Enjoy mentoring and supporting others
* Communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels
** Skills & experience
**** Essential
* ** Previous food-related FMCG R&D experience within a manufacturing environment
* Strong project management and organisational skills
* Excellent…