Process Development Technologist

Why Greencore?
Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better.
As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.
Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.
Here at Manton Wood, we have a team of around 1,700 colleagues. We produce sandwiches and wraps for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Co-op, Asda, Morrisons, Boots, Aldi and Lidl.
Our Manton Wood site has a gym, restaurant with hot food and a staff shop available to all our colleagues.

At Greencore we actively encourage our colleagues to apply for our vacancies, whether as a lateral move to broaden experience or the next step up to progress your career and development. We also welcome applications from external candidates who are eager to grow their career with us.

What you'll be doing
As Process Development Technologist, you will carry out all relevant manufacturing projects to deliver process development and line trials successfully.

Provide information to support the creation of customer and factory specifications which lead to the production of accurate and appropriate product labelling information
Responsible for the planning, preparation and successful execution of process development and line trials to deliver customer requirements and process improvements
Provide process guidance and advice to crossfunctional manufacturing teams to promote adoption of new practices or process for increased efficiency
Monitor and communicate process trends to ensure launch date adherence, maximum process optimisation and effective communication to customers
Challenge and investigate potential continuous improvement projects and facilitate relevant trials to drive process and product enhancements opportunities
Ensure the output of all line trials are fully documented with adherence to food safety, quality standards and customer requirements are met
Assessment of equipment capability to ensure that process standards are in line with company and customer requirements to drive improvements
Ensure that a safe working environment exists for colleagues and that as a minimum the department meets the standards set out in the Health, Safety and Environment PolicyWhat we're looking for
We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity.

Ideally educated to degree level in a food science or related subject, plus relevant working experience within a food manufacturing environment
Relevant qualifications essential such as Level 3 Food Hygiene, Level 2 Health and safety, Level 2 Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), Level 2 Sensory Training and Level 2 Micro biological training
Experienced in evaluation and interpretation of shelf-life results
Experienced in interpretation of customer codes of practice
Experienced working with different types of computer programmes and can demonstrate experience analysing project results
Knowledge of legal labelling legislation and a variety of retailer web-based systems is desirable
Understanding of technology relevant to business area and area of responsibility and a demonstratable understanding of technical key performance indicators
Can demonstrate the following skills and experiences, GMP knowledge of techniques, basic hygiene principles, basic legal labelling, and basic knowledge of weight legislationIf this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary and job-related benefits
Holidays
Pension up to 8% matched
Life insurance up to 4x salary
Company share save scheme
Greencore Qualifications
Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
Enhanced parental leave and menopause policiesThroughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career