Are you a Food Science or Food Technology graduate looking to start your career in food product development?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established food ingredients business and gain hands-on experience developing applications across bakery, meat and savoury products. Working alongside an experienced R&D team, you’ll learn how functional ingredients behave in real food systems while supporting customer projects from initial brief through to commercial solution.

What You’ll Do

• Support customer development projects from brief through to completion
• Develop and optimise recipes and application concepts using functional food ingredients
• Test ingredients across bakery, meat and savoury applications
• Prepare samples, development reports and technical information
• Support Sales with customer projects and technical solutions
• Attend customer meetings and visits as your experience develops
• Build your knowledge of ingredient functionality, food applications and emerging industry trends

What We’re Looking For

This could suit a recent graduate or someone with up to 1–2 years’ industry experience who wants to build a career in food R&D and applications.

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related subject
• An understanding of food ingredients and product development
• Some knowledge of food safety and quality standards
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A proactive, practical and curious approach
• A genuine passion for food, innovation and learning
• A collaborative, customer-focused mindset
• Driving license and car are essential due to site location

No previous industry experience is required – recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Get

• Hands-on experience within food applications and product development
• Exposure to real customer projects and commercial challenges
• The opportunity to work across multiple food categories
• Training and support from an experienced R&D team
• The chance to develop both technical and customer-facing skills
• Exposure to industry events, trends and innovation

About

Our client is an established specialist in clean-label functional food ingredients, working with food manufacturers to develop innovative solutions across a wide range of applications.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a knowledgeable R&D team where you’ll gain practical experience, build your technical expertise and develop a long-term career within food ingredients and applications.

Location

West Yorkshire

The role is primarily site-based, with occasional travel to other UK and European locations.

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Having trouble applying? Please email your CV directly to helen@helencrawshaw.com