Process Development Technologist

Are you looking to start or continue your career in New Product Development? We have a new opportunity for a Process Development Technologist to join our brilliant pastry team in Nottingham!
About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.

We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across food service.

With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.

Location:

Nottingham, NG2 1LW

Hours:

Monday – Thursday, 8:30 – 17:00, Friday, 8:30 – 16:00  

Your Duties Will Include:

Effective delivery of the New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) process from kitchen handover to launch in line with customer category plans
Lead the Process teams to move product from kitchen to factory, ensuring all aspects of product quality are met and delivers the agreed margin.
Lead process team documentation to support product development to an auditable standard
Lead the launch of product to agreed standards including supporting running of the trial, launch meetings and efficient handover to Technical and production teams
To understand and drive proactive process development initiatives which push production boundaries
Support post-launch review through work with Technical teams for ongoing assessment of product quality, solve manufacturing problems, driving continuous improvement, identify cost savings and efficiency to the business
Support the organising of customer visits and benchmarking panels

Experience, Skills and Knowledge:

Technical Knowledge:
Foundation in food manufacturing, HACCP basics, food safety understanding and keen to grow.

Required Experience:

Early-career or entry-level experience in food manufacturing/FMCG.

Qualifications:

HND/Degree in food-based subject (desirable).

Soft Skills:

Enthusiasm, team player, motivated, adaptable, proactive.
Flexibility:
Expected to support across sites and shifts, which may include evenings and weekends if required.

Why Join Us?

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
EV charging points - available at selected sites

Health & Wellbeing

24/7 access to Grocery Aid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts

Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
Online wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid

Career Growth & Development

Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
Company Mentoring Scheme  to add depth and really support your career journey
Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture

2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
Charity initiatives and fundraising events
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