We bring out the best in each other Process Technologist - £28,000 depending on experience Salary £28,000 PA Highly competitive reward package including life insurance, staff shop, MyBargains discount platform Old Leake, Boston Site based 08.30 - 17.00 Permanent Why join us? We're proud to offer you a career with a global leader in the fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to give everyone the opportunity and support to develop and progress their career. To nurture talent, fuel ambition and work with resilience and purpose to achieve the highest possible standards. About the role. We're the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry - supplying meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. The site employs over 700 people and specialises in making chilled Italian ready meals and pasta salads products for a dedicated customer. You will ensure the smooth transition of product concepts to launch. Ensuring the technical and quality standards are achieved and maximising profitability. You will challenge current factory processes and look for improvements, efficiencies, and will value engineering. Role Accountabilities: Undertake trials in-line with the Bakkavor and customer requirements and as instructed by Line Manager. Document all data from trials inc. shelf-life, organs etc, comprehensively and legibly for future review; to establish process capabilities and support due diligence. Secure and submit appropriate samples as requested by customer as well as those for analysis e.g. Microbiological, for organoleptic evaluation and for transit trials. Plan and organise resources to achieve the day to day delivery of trials etc, in-line with project timescales. Working with NPD and Operations to establish appropriate quality attributes for work in progress material, assembly and finished product taking into account operational capabilities. Carry out ongoing Process validation of relevant factory equipment to ensure site due diligence requirements are met. Co-ordinate Pre-Production and Launch preparation. Contribute to post launch evaluation of process in conjunction with NPD to ensure process established at launch is still valid for full scale production and implement improvements as necessary. To operate in a safe working manner and support the site/business on continuous improvement relating to health, safety and the environment About you. Previous experience in a similar role Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written Problem solving skills Flexible approach to work and professional at all times What you'll receive. As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. You'll enjoy: Life Assurance (1 x salary) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme MyBargains Discount Platform Personal Accident Insurance Free Independent Mortgage Advice Employee Assistance Programme A Range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Private Medical Insurance (after 5 years service) Free Carparking Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions. Proud to be Bakkavor We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team Find out more and apply LI-JG1 CVL