R&D Pilot Plant Technician

We are delighted to continue working in partnership with one of the UK’s leading food manufacturers and due to growth, they have asked us to assist them in finding an R&D Pilot Plant Technician to join their state of the art R&D function at their site in Bedfordshire. On offer: • A salary of £22,000 to £26,000 depending on experience • Working Monday to Friday days • Enhanced pension • 32 days holidays • Excellent career development opportunities The role: Reporting to the R&D Manager the R&D Pilot Plant Technician is responsible for assisting with NPD work in the R&D pilot plant, sample prep lab and development kitchens. You will carry out internal tests and adopt excellent H&S and hygiene practices. Working collaboratively with Technologists and other technicians you will ensure accuracy on allocated tasks. Tasks include; • Support the NPD teams with the development of good quality products to meet customers briefs • Using the correct equipment in the pilot plants and development kitchens to make up and trial finished products and samples. • Ensure all documentation is up to date and correct • Carry out cleaning and sanitation of pilot plant and development kitchens • Maintain high standards for food hygiene and food and equipment storage in the R&D function • Ordering of materials including ingredients for replenishment and development tests • Cooking products for tastings and presentations for internal and external stakeholders • Support the NPD team with the creation and development of products to meet customer briefs • Build and maintain good working relationships across the NPD function, the wider business and external stakeholders The candidate: • A food related degree or at least 1 years experience working in a similar role • A passion for NPD / culinary development • Must have the ability to work in a pilot plant & development kitchen with a range of foods and ingredients • Pallet truck (PPT, Scissors, LLOP) experience • Be a confident communicator at all levels • Pro-active and motivated individual • A current, valid UK driving licence Please apply with an up to date CV For more information please contact Tracey on 0131 370 9191 / 07837566646 or email tracey.fleming@alexandersteele.com