Junior Process Technologist

Junior Process Technologist Matthew Walker - Heanor Monday to Friday 7.30-3.30

Valeo Foods are excited to offer a new opportunity at our renowned Matthew Walker site in Heanor — home to some of the most delicious Christmas puddings and sponges in the UK. We’re looking for a Junior Process Technologist to join our New Product Development team.

In this role, reporting to the Senior Process Technologist you’ll create accurate internal product specifications, support the transfer of products from concept to launch, and play a vital part in improving processes across the factory.

• Create and maintain internal specifications, including auto‑coding, market comparisons and Brandbank uploads.
• Support coordinate and run effective factory scale‑up trials.
• Support the introduction of new recipes, ingredients, and materials into production.

• Support pre‑production activities and product launches, collaborating with customer to create and update Quality attribute sheets.

• Collate accurate information for creating and updating internal product specifications.
• Set up and maintain auto‑coding systems.
• Prepare and distribute recipe benchmarking sheets.
• Develop pallet configurations for Bills of Materials (BOM) and coordinate BOM amendments.
• Generate, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and associated documentation.
• Create and maintain an allergen database for all products.
• Conduct packaging transit trials and support the approval of new packaging.
• Produce photographic standards and retailer‑specific quality attributes documentation.
• Organise and dispatch Brandbank samples.
• Collate market comparison information and prepare professional PowerPoint presentations.
• Support handover meetings with Production and Quality Assurance.
• Assist with shelf‑life extension requests and relevant documentation.
• Troubleshoot day‑to‑day process and product issues within the factory.
• Support general activities such as first production audits, basic trials, tip‑outs, ERHs, sensory panels, brix and flow testing for sauces, and general admin.
• Provide support to the NPD kitchen as required.

• 3+ years in a food manufacturing environment with job related experience / or Degree or equivalent in Food Science or related discipline
• All round computer skills – excel, word, PP.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Diligent and attention to detail
• Managing a high intake of information from different sources
• Managing timelines and prioritizing
• Organized and able to both multi‑task and prioritize effectively
  
  Accuracy for figures and codes and problem‑solving skills
• Confident in building relationships internally and externally
• Excellent organizational skills
• A drive to succeed

• Working Monday to Friday 7.30 to 3.30
• Excellent Career Opportunities
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme
• And plenty more!