So, what will I be doing?
As a Development Technologist, you will be joining the Development team in a distinctive, ambitious and trusted food manufacturing company that is committed to making great British dairy the right way. Working closely with the Development team you will be assisting with the development process of new products from concept through to launch.
Key responsibilities will include:
1. Preparation of kitchen samples for major retailer meetings
2. Managing and running product factory trials
3. Controlling the ingredient and packaging stocks
4. Responsible for post-trial analysis including shelf life assessment
5. Supporting customer presentations and visits
6. Working closely with Customer Development Managers and being able to cover some responsibilities for absence
7. Working closely with the Commercial and Technical teams
8. Maintaining safety and hygiene standards
Sounds interesting, what do I need?
9. A food qualification or previous food manufacturing or catering experience
10. Excellent communication skills
11. Ability to multi-task and prioritise tasks
12. A passion for and interest in food and food trends
13. Basic IT skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
14. A can-do attitude
Why should I join the family?
We’re independent, British and proud to be making the highest quality yogurts, desserts and ice cream under the Yeo Valley brand and for many of the UK’s major retailers. Operating from four dairies and two logistics centres in Somerset and Devon, we employ over 1700 staff and produce more than 25% of the UK’s packaged yogurt.
We’re sure you don’t need convincing, but there’s a whole host of benefits that we offer including:
15. 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays
16. non-contributory pension scheme
17. annual bonus (as part of the Employee Benefit Trust, based on company performance for the year)
18. life cover
19. healthcare cash back plan
20. cycle to work scheme
21. subsidised Yeo Valley products and services
22. preferential rates with our partners
23. learning and development opportunities; we’re committed to ensuring all of our employees have the chance to grow