Product Development

Role Overview

Role: Process Technologist – temporary secondment opportunity within the Product Development Department. Designed to provide valuable experience across operations and development teams.

• Data Collection & Analysis:
  Conduct end-to-end root cause analysis across multiple production runs, focusing on collecting relevant data to identify areas for process and yield improvement.
• Process Control Monitoring & Compliance:
  Actively monitor adherence to established process controls for optimal performance and product quality, working collaboratively with Operations teams to course correct deviations and ensure consistency where necessary.
• Trial Coordination & Leadership:
  Coordinate and lead operational trials to test identified process improvements, recipe iterations for existing products, and new product development based on customer feedback.
• Project Execution:
  Actively manage and support key projects.
• Reporting:
  Document trial outcomes, analyze data, and report findings and recommendations to the Product Development and Operations teams.

• Skill Development:
  Enhance your current skill set and acquire new ones through hands‑on experience in a different department.
• Career Growth:
  Gain valuable insights and experiences that can help advance your career.
• Networking Opportunities:
  Connect with colleagues and leaders from different parts of the organisation.
• Broadened Perspective:
  Working in a new setting will offer a fresh perspective on our operations and strategic goals.
• Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  Take on new responsibilities and showcase your leadership potential.
• Problem‑Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Engage with diverse challenges that enhance your problem‑solving abilities and resilience.

Current Skilled or Lead Operative within Production.

• Creativity & Innovation
• Problem‑S solving and root cause analysis
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail in execution and reporting
• Basic project management capabilities
• Commercial awareness and understanding of impact on costs/waste
• Technical Knowledge:
  Deep working knowledge of current production processes, equipment, and challenges (e.g., Marro/Butternut production, gravy mixing, dicing).
• Commitment:
  Availability and commitment for the full 6‑month secondment duration.

Submit a brief expression of interest outlining relevant experience and what you hope to gain from this secondment to Becky Riggs at  by 9th January 2026.

Note:

Ensure you have discussed this opportunity with your current manager and have their support before applying.