Graduate Food Technologist

Graduate Food Technologist | South Lanarkshire | £30,000-£35,000
Monday-Friday | 7:30am-4:00pm | Permanent

Escape Recruitment are supporting a food manufacturing site in South Lanarkshire as they continue to strengthen their technical team following a recent acquisition and wider site restructure.

This is a hands‑on technical role within a retail‑facing food environment, supplying major UK retailers. The successful candidate will take ownership of sensory evaluation activity on site, supporting quality, compliance and customer standards.

• A food science graduate looking to step into industry
• A junior Quality or Technical professional with 1-3 years' experience
• Someone currently working in QA who wants more ownership and responsibility

• Manage daily sensory panels in line with retailer requirements
• Assess raw materials, finished products and process changes
• Support investigations, non-conformances and root cause analysis
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and records
  
  Support audit readiness and compliance with customer standards
• Work closely with production and technical teams

You will be working within a site that is transitioning from a family‑run structure to a more corporate model, with strong focus on accountability, reporting and continuous improvement.

• Food manufacturing experience is essential
• Food Science / Food Technology degree desirable
• Understanding of UK retailer standards
• Strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a structured, fast‑paced factory environment
• Positive attitude towards change and improvement

This is an opportunity to join a site undergoing genuine transformation, with investment in leadership and clear direction from senior management.

To apply, Send your updated CV to (url removed)