Process Technologist

Job Description

Salary:
Competitive salary

Benefits:
Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contribution, Life insurance up to 4x salary

Location:

Greencore London Meals Abbeydale, Abbeydale Road, HA0 1TW

Ways of Working:
Site based

Hours of work:
Tuesday to Saturday 08:30am-17:00pm

Contract Type:
Permanent

In this dynamic role as a Process Technologist, you will support the development of manufacturing capability to take approved product concepts into full-scale production.

Working closely with cross‑functional teams and customers, you will ensure products are delivered in line with food safety, technical, health & safety, financial and commercial standards, supporting successful launches in a fast‑paced environment.

• Deliver manufacturing trials in line with critical paths, using structured problem-solving to identify, capture and resolve issues across functions
• Prepare and complete transit tests, review microbiological and nutritional results, and ensure alignment with customer codes and project objectives
• Facilitate post‑trial evaluations, coordinating samples, reviewing organoleptic assessments and producing QAS reports with clear action plans
• Conduct food safety validations in line with site CCPs and HACCP principles, ensuring compliance with retailer procedures
• Manage raw materials and packaging approval status, controlling costs and proactively resolving issues to protect the critical path
• Plan and support customer panels, build effective stakeholder relationships and implement improvements based on feedback
• Monitor factory processes, collect and analyse data, identify issues in standard production and support cost reduction opportunities
• Complete controlled trial, pre‑production and launch documentation accurately and on time
• Operate safely at all times, complying with legislation, reporting hazards promptly and supporting continuous improvement in health, safety and environmental performance

• Experience working within a manufacturing or process‑led environment
• Strong understanding of food safety, technical and production standards
• Ability to manage critical paths and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously
• Confident problem‑solving skills with a practical, solutions‑focused mindset
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across functions
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and delivering business outcomes
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities

• Competitive salary and job‑related benefits
• Holidays
• Competitive matched pension contribution
• Life insurance up to 4x salary
• Company share save scheme
• Greencore Qualifications
• Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
• Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
• Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies