Food Technician

Job Description

Food Technician - English & Mandarin Speaking

Location: London
Salary: Up to 50000
Reporting to: Production Director
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 9:00am 6:00pm

Role Overview

This role involves supporting the development and improvement of food products within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will contribute to product innovation maintain quality standards and provide technical expertise across multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor industry developments and consumer trends to support product strategy within the frozen food category.
• Assist in the creation and refinement of products ensuring consistency quality and compliance with specifications.
• Define and implement manufacturing processes and quality benchmarks using appropriate technical methodologies.
• Provide technical guidance to internal teams including resolving product-related queries and challenges.
• Work closely with procurement and suppliers to ensure raw materials meet required standards.
• Support cross-functional collaboration with commercial and marketing teams on new product initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities particularly in relation to product quality and production efficiency.
• Undertake additional duties as required to support the wider team.

Candidate Profile

• Degree qualified in Food Science or a related discipline (postgraduate qualification desirable).
• At least 3 years experience in a food manufacturing product development or technical role.
• Familiarity with quality systems and regulatory requirements within the UK and EU food industry.
• Working knowledge of food safety frameworks such as HACCP and GMP.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Effective communicator with a proactive and solution-focused approach.
• High attention to detail and ability to operate in a dynamic environment.

Languages

• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English - Essential

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