Recruit4staff is proud to be representing their client, a leading company in their search for a Senior Development Technologist to work hybrid from their leading facility in Market Drayton. For the successful Senior Development Technologist, our client is offering: Salary up to £50,000 p/annumMonday to Friday 9-512-Month FTC Hybrid Working 60/40 splitAnnual Bonus at 10Life AssuranceHealth Care Single Plan The Role - Senior Development Technologist: Responsible for managing multiple, complex projects involving cost optimisation and new technology, both product and process basedSupport on process knowledge and capability and be accountable for R&D actions through project stage gate processSearch continuously for potential to optimise recipes process and/or the raw material portfolioIdentify, initiate and deliver opportunities for cost saving and quality improvementsProvide support on process related topicsManages the cost calculation on all developmentsProduce clear and complete trial reportsManage and motivate 1-2 direct reports or a small sub-team.Travel to other local sites with one annual trip to Germany What our client is looking for in a Senior Development Technologist: BSc/MSc in Food Science or Sciences - ESSENTIALPrevious experience working in a development tech role from food manufacturing / food industry - ESSENTIALDairy manufacturing experience - DESIRABLEAble to travel - ESSENTIAL Management - Coaching - Team Leadership - ESSENTIAL Alternative job titles: food Technologist, Development Technologist Commutable From: Market Drayton, Wem, Telford, Newport, Nantwich, Oswestry, Shrewsbury, Crewe For further information about this and other positions please apply now This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff Wrexham who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business