Food Technologist
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have an exciting opportunity for a Food Technologist for a leading FMCG food manufacturer in the Cambridgeshire area.
The Technologist will work closely with key customers, driving technical excellence and developing positive working relationships.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate with c. 2 years industry experience who enjoys a challenge and thrives in a fast paced food manufacturing environment.
THE ROLE
- Develop relationships with all key customer stakeholders
- Function as the main point of contact for your customer base
- Proactively communicate quality to customers, managing all shelf life
- Manage all customer issues and discuss further opportunities playing a pivotal part in the growth and profitable development of customer accounts
- Work collaboratively with operations to identify improvement opportunities in regard to quality performance and efficiency
- Visit sites and supply partners ensuring customer requirements are understood and implemented
- Take the lead on projects
Requirements:
- Previous experience within a technical role within the food industry
- Customer facing experience
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced, ever changing environment
- Strong prioritisation skills
- Able to analyse and interpret data
What’s on offer:
- 40 hours per week Monday to Friday
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid model (4 days on site / 1 home)
- Retail discounts
- Career progression and development
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cambridge, Cambridgeshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: FT-HD/OVAL
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Food Technologist roles across The Oval Partnership's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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