Research and Development Technologist (FTC)

Research and Development Technologist (FTC) Banbury, England

Newly Weds Foods Ltd
Full Time Banbury, England 26000 - 29000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

The Company

Newly Weds® Foods is a leading, privately owned global food ingredients business and has been innovating since 1932. The European division is a market leader in the manufacture of coatings, seasonings and functional ingredient systems.

Today, Newly Weds® Foods is BRCGS certified leading specialist manufacturer of coatings and seasonings for the food industry supplying major manufacturers throughout the world and a world leader within food ingredient technology. A network of R&D, manufacturing and service facilities around the globe allows us to serve our customers’ needs in more than 68 countries.

Despite our size and scope, we’ve continued to be an independent, family-owned business answerable only to the demands of our customers. That’s why we continue to invest in infrastructure, human resources and capacity to keep pace with our customers’ needs and expectations.

Newly Weds Foods Banbury

The Banbury site has been part of the Newly Weds Foods family since 2010. During that time our employee team has grown, and we now employ over 250 people. We have a Bakery, Blend factory and a dedicated Gluten Free factory. We operate over a range of shifts in our production facilities, have on site services including a QA team, Engineers, Supply Chain, Logistics, Payroll and HR and we also have a dedicated on-site R&D team.

The Position

Newly Weds® Foods Ltd is looking for a self-motivated, reliable, conscientious and proactive Research and Development Technologist to join our team at our site in Banbury on a fixed term contract (contract due to end 31/12/23).

The successful candidate will be responsible for the innovative development of retail coatings for both branded and private label products from concept through to launch in a fast-paced environment. They will develop innovative products, both proactively and in response to customer briefs, that will exceed the customers’ expectations. They will deliver concept presentations, conduct factory trials of new products, develop strong relationships with colleagues and customers and take responsibility for their own administration.

You will be qualified to degree level or equivalent in a food related discipline, have experience of concept development in a food manufacturing environment and be willing to undertake frequent travel within the UK and occasional travel overseas. You will have excellent communication, organisation, negotiation and problem-solving skills and will be a motivated self-starter. Please see the full job description for all other expectations.

What skills will you need?

· Qualified to degree level or equivalent in a food related discipline

· Have experience of concept development in a food manufacturing environment

· Excellent communication and organisation skills

· Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills

· Motivated self-starter

· Full driving licence

· Commitment to NWF Banbury Values

o “Collaboration” Be One Team

o “Flexibility” Be Adaptable and Proactive

o “Inspiration” Be A Role Model

o “Integrity” Do The Right Thing (First Time, Every Time)

o “Efficiency” Eliminate All Kinds of Waste (Time & Materials)

o “Responsibility” Take Ownership and Accountability

· Experience of working within other sectors of the food industry (Desirable)

Terms and conditions include:

Salary – R&D Technologist; £26,000 to £29,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

Location – Newly Weds Foods, Banbury

Working hours / pattern – Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00

Contract Duration – until 31stDecember 2023

Pension – 3% paid via salary sacrifice, saving you tax and NI contributions

Annual Salary Reviews – an annual pay review is conducted every January

Holiday –23 days plus bank holidays

Family friendly – Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave pay, as well as an annual family fun day

Freebies – free on-site parking, tea and coffee,

Health care cash plan – including cash back for opticians, dentist, complimentary therapies

Premium Employee Assistance Programme – including up to 8 counselling sessions, as well as telephone advice for a range of issues

Cycle to work scheme – once you have passed your probation period

Employee events – annual family fun day, Christmas party, as well as an Easter egg at Easter, and long service awards for those hitting 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 years’ service

Death in service benefit – 2 x annual salary

Incentivized “Refer A Friend” Scheme – £400 for each person you successfully recommend, terms and conditions apply

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months

Salary: £26,000.00-£29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Bereavement leave
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Enhanced paternity leave
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

  • food manufacturing concept development: 1 year (required)
  • food industry: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 17/04/2023

Research and Development Technologist (FTC)
Newly Weds Foods Ltd

www.newlywedsfoods.com
Chicago, United States
Charles T. Angell
$100 to $500 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Private
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
1932
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