Food Technician - English & Mandarin Speaking
Location: London
Salary: Up to £50,000
Reporting to: Production Director
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 6:00pm
Role Overview
This role involves supporting the development and improvement of food products within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will contribute to product innovation, maintain quality standards, and provide technical expertise across multiple departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor industry developments and consumer trends to support product strategy within the frozen food category.
- Assist in the creation and refinement of products, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance with specifications.
- Define and implement manufacturing processes and quality benchmarks using appropriate technical methodologies.
- Provide technical guidance to internal teams, including resolving product-related queries and challenges.
- Work closely with procurement and suppliers to ensure raw materials meet required standards.
- Support cross-functional collaboration with commercial and marketing teams on new product initiatives.
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities, particularly in relation to product quality and production efficiency.
- Undertake additional duties as required to support the wider team.
Candidate Profile
- Degree qualified in Food Science or a related discipline (postgraduate qualification desirable).
- At least 3 years’ experience in a food manufacturing, product development, or technical role.
- Familiarity with quality systems and regulatory requirements within the UK and EU food industry.
- Working knowledge of food safety frameworks such as HACCP and GMP.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Effective communicator with a proactive and solution-focused approach.
- High attention to detail and ability to operate in a dynamic environment.
Languages
- Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English - Essential
If interested, please email jack.thomson@drnewitt.com or call 0131 226 5060