Development - Senior Development Technologist Location: Hamilton Shift: Weekdays Salary: Competitive with Opportunity for Growth We have an opportunity for a Senior Development Technologist to join our Development team in Hamilton. Finsbury Food Group is a leading speciality bakery manufacturer. We constantly raise quality and efficiency standards, and build long-term relationships with major multiple retailers and the foodservice channel. The bread for your morning toast, ready for butter-spreading or egg-dipping. The candle-filled centrepiece for a memorable celebration. The buns, muffins and other treats that turn teatime into quality time. We make 75% of the UK's sharing cakes from retailer own brands cakes, tray bakes through to party cakes like Caterpillar cakes This is what we do, and why we're in business. Baking brilliance makes every day special. The Senior Development Technologist will work as part of the development team, leading the development of innovative new products and processes for one or more of our customers or brands. They will ensuring our bakery products are produced and delivered effectively to the satisfaction of our customers. This is a fast paced role, where the successful candidate will have excellent organisation and communication skills. They will have worked in a similar development position innovating new products and processes in response to customer briefs to maintain and grow a creative catalogue of products for our customers. With great attention to detail, they will present new product and process facts and ideas clearly, accurately and confidently to customers internally and externally across various functions. This role is based in Hamilton, however a willingness to travel is required as the Senior Development Technologist will be required to visit our other sites and customers. This is a great opportunity for someone to gain experience with one of the UK's largest bakery businesses. They'll work closely with a friendly and engaging team from both a site and group perspective, offering opportunities for growth and long term career development. This is what you'll actually do! As the Senior Development Technologist you will to able to develop new products to meet internal and external standards and requirements for the broader area of responsibility. As well as overall awareness of comparative products from major retailers and competitors, you will manage focused development of new products to deliver the required margin of our customers and the business. You will lead the development of products for one or more of our customers or brands. You will monitor and benchmark product quality of new and existing products and raise issues with the development manager. You will develop critical paths, organise and control resources to deliver products and processes to an agreed quality and timescale. Ideally this is you! Degree preferred Food science / technology or similar degree / HND equivalent or relevant experience Knowledge and interest of Food Excellent communication skills Computer literate - computer skills and knowledge of word and excel systems Driving license Basic or above Food hygiene What'sin it for you! Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to allow quality time with your new arrival! Enhanced Pension Scheme for our employees Death in Service Benefit Free Employee AssistanceProgramme(open to colleagues and their families) Retail discounts accessible via our Benefits Hub platform! Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £300 per referral - T&C's dependent) Employee Recognition Awards Extensive Learning & Development opportunities (including opportunities for sponsored professional memberships and our own in house development course!) An opportunity to be part of a fantastic, growingorganisation. Head over to our LinkedIn page to find out more! Our vision is to be the leading speciality bakery group in the UK, and we want the best people in place to achieve this. Our continued success is built entirely on the talented people who work here, so employee development is important to us because everyone is a valued member of the team, and we want every individual to have the skills and capabilities to achieve both your own personal goals and our business goals. We want good people to join our company, to help our company continue to go from strength to strength. If this sounds like you, pleaseget in contactto learn more! Are you the perfect fit for Development - Senior Development Technologist? Get bite-sized insights with expert commentary from the Finsbury team. Stay ahead with brand & product launches Discover our latest product launches before they hit the shelves. Don't miss the hottest industry updates Keep up with business updates curated by our in house specialists.
26/07/2026
Full time
Development - Senior Development Technologist Location: Hamilton Shift: Weekdays Salary: Competitive with Opportunity for Growth We have an opportunity for a Senior Development Technologist to join our Development team in Hamilton. Finsbury Food Group is a leading speciality bakery manufacturer. We constantly raise quality and efficiency standards, and build long-term relationships with major multiple retailers and the foodservice channel. The bread for your morning toast, ready for butter-spreading or egg-dipping. The candle-filled centrepiece for a memorable celebration. The buns, muffins and other treats that turn teatime into quality time. We make 75% of the UK's sharing cakes from retailer own brands cakes, tray bakes through to party cakes like Caterpillar cakes This is what we do, and why we're in business. Baking brilliance makes every day special. The Senior Development Technologist will work as part of the development team, leading the development of innovative new products and processes for one or more of our customers or brands. They will ensuring our bakery products are produced and delivered effectively to the satisfaction of our customers. This is a fast paced role, where the successful candidate will have excellent organisation and communication skills. They will have worked in a similar development position innovating new products and processes in response to customer briefs to maintain and grow a creative catalogue of products for our customers. With great attention to detail, they will present new product and process facts and ideas clearly, accurately and confidently to customers internally and externally across various functions. This role is based in Hamilton, however a willingness to travel is required as the Senior Development Technologist will be required to visit our other sites and customers. This is a great opportunity for someone to gain experience with one of the UK's largest bakery businesses. They'll work closely with a friendly and engaging team from both a site and group perspective, offering opportunities for growth and long term career development. This is what you'll actually do! As the Senior Development Technologist you will to able to develop new products to meet internal and external standards and requirements for the broader area of responsibility. As well as overall awareness of comparative products from major retailers and competitors, you will manage focused development of new products to deliver the required margin of our customers and the business. You will lead the development of products for one or more of our customers or brands. You will monitor and benchmark product quality of new and existing products and raise issues with the development manager. You will develop critical paths, organise and control resources to deliver products and processes to an agreed quality and timescale. Ideally this is you! Degree preferred Food science / technology or similar degree / HND equivalent or relevant experience Knowledge and interest of Food Excellent communication skills Computer literate - computer skills and knowledge of word and excel systems Driving license Basic or above Food hygiene What'sin it for you! Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to allow quality time with your new arrival! Enhanced Pension Scheme for our employees Death in Service Benefit Free Employee AssistanceProgramme(open to colleagues and their families) Retail discounts accessible via our Benefits Hub platform! Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £300 per referral - T&C's dependent) Employee Recognition Awards Extensive Learning & Development opportunities (including opportunities for sponsored professional memberships and our own in house development course!) An opportunity to be part of a fantastic, growingorganisation. Head over to our LinkedIn page to find out more! Our vision is to be the leading speciality bakery group in the UK, and we want the best people in place to achieve this. Our continued success is built entirely on the talented people who work here, so employee development is important to us because everyone is a valued member of the team, and we want every individual to have the skills and capabilities to achieve both your own personal goals and our business goals. We want good people to join our company, to help our company continue to go from strength to strength. If this sounds like you, pleaseget in contactto learn more! Are you the perfect fit for Development - Senior Development Technologist? Get bite-sized insights with expert commentary from the Finsbury team. Stay ahead with brand & product launches Discover our latest product launches before they hit the shelves. Don't miss the hottest industry updates Keep up with business updates curated by our in house specialists.
Finsbury Food Group is seeking a Senior Development Technologist to lead the development of innovative products for our bakery brands in Hamilton. You will work with the development team to ensure products meet customer briefs and internal standards, driving quality and efficiency improvements. The role requires a strong background in food science, excellent communication, and hands-on product development experience. Travel to other sites and customer visits may be needed as part of the role.
26/07/2026
Full time
Finsbury Food Group is seeking a Senior Development Technologist to lead the development of innovative products for our bakery brands in Hamilton. You will work with the development team to ensure products meet customer briefs and internal standards, driving quality and efficiency improvements. The role requires a strong background in food science, excellent communication, and hands-on product development experience. Travel to other sites and customer visits may be needed as part of the role.
Development - Senior Development Technologist Location: Nicholas & Harris Ltd Shift: Monday to Friday Salary: Competitive + Benefits We have an opportunity for a Senior Development Technologist to join our Development team at our Nicholas & Harris site as part of Finsbury Food Group. Nicholas & Harris has over 180 years of heritage in craft baking methods. If you're passionate about artisanal, organic, and speciality breads - including products tailored to specific dietary or nutritional needs - our Salisbury bakery has you covered. Finsbury Food Group is a leading speciality bakery manufacturer, continuously raising quality and efficiency standards while building long-term relationships within the foodservice channel. We offer a wide range of bakery products and are a leading frozen supplier into the Foodservice sector. The Senior Development Technologist will play a key role in supporting bakery innovation by developing, producing, and delivering high-quality product samples at pace. Working within a positive, close-knit bakery kitchen environment, you'll collaborate with multiple internal teams and customers to bring new and improved products to life. The Senior Development Technologist will work as part of the development team to develop and innovate new products and processes. Ensuring our bakery products are produced and delivered effectively to the satisfaction of our customers. They will work as part of our development team to support the delivery of the development pipeline. This is a fast-paced role, where the successful candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills. They will have worked in a similar development position innovating new products and processes in response to customer briefs to maintain and grow a creative catalogue of products for our customers. With great attention to detail, they will present new product and process facts and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively to customers internally and externally and cross function. This role is based at our Salisbury site, however a willingness to travel is required as the Senior Development Technologist may occasionally visit our other sites. This is a great opportunity for someone to gain experience with one of the UK's largest bakery businesses. They'll work closely with a friendly and engaging team from both a site and group perspective, offering opportunities for growth and long-term career development. This is what you'll actually do! As the Senior Development Technologist, you will be responsible for the day-to-day development of new bakery products, with a primary focus on sourdough and hot cross buns. You will apply your technical knowledge and product development expertise to create innovative products that meet internal quality standards, customer specifications, and commercial objectives. Working closely with customers, you will translate product briefs into commercially successful launches, ensuring products meet quality, cost, and margin requirements. You will collaborate with cross-functional site teams, including Production, Technical, Operations, and Commercial, to ensure products are developed efficiently and are scalable for manufacture. You will monitor and benchmark product quality of new and existing products and raise issues with the development manager. You will work on critical path plans, organise and control resources to deliver products and processes to an agreed quality and timescale. Ideally this is you! Degree preferred Food science / technology or similar degree / HND equivalent or relevant experience Proven experience in bakery product development, with strong knowledge and hands on experience of sourdough products. Experience with hot cross buns and other fermented bakery products is highly desirable. Excellent communication skills Computer literate - computer skills and knowledge of word and excel systems Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required. Basic Food Hygiene Certificate as a minimum; higher-level food hygiene qualifications are advantageous. What's in it for you? Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to allow quality time with your new arrival! Enhanced Pension Scheme for our employees Death in Service Benefit Free Employee Assistance Programme (open to colleagues and their families) Retail discounts accessible via our Benefits Hub platform! Company shop available at sites (heavily discounted, yummy products!) Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £300 per referral - t&cs dependent) Employee Recognition Awards Extensive Learning & Development opportunities (including opportunities for sponsored professional memberships and our own in-house development course!) An opportunity to be part of a fantastic, growing organisation. Our vision is to be the leading specialty bakery group in the UK and we want the best people in place to achieve this. Our continued success is built entirely on the talented people who work here, so employee development is important to us because everyone is a valued member of the team, and we want every individual to have the skills and capabilities to achieve both your own personal goals and our business goals. We want good people to join our company, to help our company continue to go from strength to strength. Are you the perfect fit for Development - Senior Development Technologist? Get bite-sized insights with expert commentary from the Finsbury team. Stay ahead with brand & product launches Discover our latest product launches before they hit the shelves. Don't miss the hottest industry updates Keep up with business updates curated by our in house specialists.
26/07/2026
Full time
Development - Senior Development Technologist Location: Nicholas & Harris Ltd Shift: Monday to Friday Salary: Competitive + Benefits We have an opportunity for a Senior Development Technologist to join our Development team at our Nicholas & Harris site as part of Finsbury Food Group. Nicholas & Harris has over 180 years of heritage in craft baking methods. If you're passionate about artisanal, organic, and speciality breads - including products tailored to specific dietary or nutritional needs - our Salisbury bakery has you covered. Finsbury Food Group is a leading speciality bakery manufacturer, continuously raising quality and efficiency standards while building long-term relationships within the foodservice channel. We offer a wide range of bakery products and are a leading frozen supplier into the Foodservice sector. The Senior Development Technologist will play a key role in supporting bakery innovation by developing, producing, and delivering high-quality product samples at pace. Working within a positive, close-knit bakery kitchen environment, you'll collaborate with multiple internal teams and customers to bring new and improved products to life. The Senior Development Technologist will work as part of the development team to develop and innovate new products and processes. Ensuring our bakery products are produced and delivered effectively to the satisfaction of our customers. They will work as part of our development team to support the delivery of the development pipeline. This is a fast-paced role, where the successful candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills. They will have worked in a similar development position innovating new products and processes in response to customer briefs to maintain and grow a creative catalogue of products for our customers. With great attention to detail, they will present new product and process facts and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively to customers internally and externally and cross function. This role is based at our Salisbury site, however a willingness to travel is required as the Senior Development Technologist may occasionally visit our other sites. This is a great opportunity for someone to gain experience with one of the UK's largest bakery businesses. They'll work closely with a friendly and engaging team from both a site and group perspective, offering opportunities for growth and long-term career development. This is what you'll actually do! As the Senior Development Technologist, you will be responsible for the day-to-day development of new bakery products, with a primary focus on sourdough and hot cross buns. You will apply your technical knowledge and product development expertise to create innovative products that meet internal quality standards, customer specifications, and commercial objectives. Working closely with customers, you will translate product briefs into commercially successful launches, ensuring products meet quality, cost, and margin requirements. You will collaborate with cross-functional site teams, including Production, Technical, Operations, and Commercial, to ensure products are developed efficiently and are scalable for manufacture. You will monitor and benchmark product quality of new and existing products and raise issues with the development manager. You will work on critical path plans, organise and control resources to deliver products and processes to an agreed quality and timescale. Ideally this is you! Degree preferred Food science / technology or similar degree / HND equivalent or relevant experience Proven experience in bakery product development, with strong knowledge and hands on experience of sourdough products. Experience with hot cross buns and other fermented bakery products is highly desirable. Excellent communication skills Computer literate - computer skills and knowledge of word and excel systems Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required. Basic Food Hygiene Certificate as a minimum; higher-level food hygiene qualifications are advantageous. What's in it for you? Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to allow quality time with your new arrival! Enhanced Pension Scheme for our employees Death in Service Benefit Free Employee Assistance Programme (open to colleagues and their families) Retail discounts accessible via our Benefits Hub platform! Company shop available at sites (heavily discounted, yummy products!) Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £300 per referral - t&cs dependent) Employee Recognition Awards Extensive Learning & Development opportunities (including opportunities for sponsored professional memberships and our own in-house development course!) An opportunity to be part of a fantastic, growing organisation. Our vision is to be the leading specialty bakery group in the UK and we want the best people in place to achieve this. Our continued success is built entirely on the talented people who work here, so employee development is important to us because everyone is a valued member of the team, and we want every individual to have the skills and capabilities to achieve both your own personal goals and our business goals. We want good people to join our company, to help our company continue to go from strength to strength. Are you the perfect fit for Development - Senior Development Technologist? Get bite-sized insights with expert commentary from the Finsbury team. Stay ahead with brand & product launches Discover our latest product launches before they hit the shelves. Don't miss the hottest industry updates Keep up with business updates curated by our in house specialists.
Finsbury Food Group's Salisbury site is seeking a Senior Development Technologist to lead day-to-day development of bakery products, with a primary focus on sourdough and hot cross buns. You will translate customer briefs into launches and work with Production, Technical, Operations and Commercial teams to ensure quality, cost and timely delivery. This fast-paced role requires strong organisational and communication skills, a degree in food science or equivalent, and willingness to travel to
26/07/2026
Full time
Finsbury Food Group's Salisbury site is seeking a Senior Development Technologist to lead day-to-day development of bakery products, with a primary focus on sourdough and hot cross buns. You will translate customer briefs into launches and work with Production, Technical, Operations and Commercial teams to ensure quality, cost and timely delivery. This fast-paced role requires strong organisational and communication skills, a degree in food science or equivalent, and willingness to travel to
Finsbury Food Group in Cardiff is seeking an Automation Engineer to take ownership of PLCs, robotics, and control architecture. You will drive automation standards and system reliability, collaborating with engineering, operations, and IT. Ideal candidates have experience with Allen Bradley systems, strong fault-finding skills, and the ability to work independently. The role offers various employee benefits, including enhanced leave and a pension scheme, within a leading bakery manufacturer.
21/07/2026
Full time
Finsbury Food Group in Cardiff is seeking an Automation Engineer to take ownership of PLCs, robotics, and control architecture. You will drive automation standards and system reliability, collaborating with engineering, operations, and IT. Ideal candidates have experience with Allen Bradley systems, strong fault-finding skills, and the ability to work independently. The role offers various employee benefits, including enhanced leave and a pension scheme, within a leading bakery manufacturer.
Location: MLC - Memory Lane Cakes, Cardiff Shift: Weekdays (with call-out support as required) We have a new opportunity for an Automation Engineer within our Engineering team at Memory Lane Cakes, part of the Finsbury Food Group. As our Automation Engineer, you will act as the site's sole automation specialist, taking full ownership of PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and control architecture. This is a highly autonomous role where you will drive automation standards, system reliability, and digital integration across the site. You will play a key role in reducing downtime, improving OEE, and ensuring robust, future-proof automation systems. Finsbury Food Group is a leading specialty bakery manufacturer. We constantly raise quality and efficiency standards and build long term relationships within the foodservice channel. Finsbury offer a wide range of bakery products and are a leading frozen supplier into the Foodservice sector. To be successful, you will take a structured and analytical approach to automation, with strong technical expertise and the confidence to challenge and improve existing systems. You'll work closely with engineering, operations, and IT to ensure automation systems are reliable, compliant, and aligned with site and group standards. This is a new opportunity where you can truly make your mark, building and shaping automation systems with full ownership and accountability. This is what you'll actually do! As Automation Engineer, you'll take ownership of all site PLC platforms, primarily Allen Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix, while also supporting Siemens, Omron, and Mitsubishi systems where required. You'll maintain and optimise robotic systems including ABB, Fanuc, and Mitsubishi, alongside supporting vision systems such as Keyence and Thingtrax. You'll lead structured root cause analysis for automation related failures, implementing long term corrective actions to reduce repeat issues and improve reliability. You'll develop, implement, and enforce PLC programming standards, ensuring consistency across naming conventions, documentation, alarm handling, and governance. You'll own all backup and version control processes, ensuring secure storage, change tracking, and full compliance with governance standards. Working closely with cross functional teams, you'll integrate PLC systems into SCADA/MES platforms, ensuring data integrity, accurate downtime capture, and reliable OEE reporting. You'll also support capital projects from specification through to commissioning and validation, ensuring robust technical handovers. In addition, you'll collaborate with IT on network infrastructure, support machine safety systems, and provide coaching and guidance to engineers to build automation capability across the site. Ideally this is you! Electrical/Electronic indentured apprenticeship trained. Degree/HND and equivalent experience in Control & Automation Engineering Strong experience with Allen Bradley / Rockwell (Studio 5000) Experience working with Siemens, Omron, or Mitsubishi PLCs Knowledge of robotics systems such as ABB, Fanuc, or Mitsubishi Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g. Ethernet/IP, Profibus, RS232/485) Experience integrating PLC systems with SCADA/MES platforms Strong fault finding and root cause analysis capability Strong experience of machine safety principles and safety PLC systems Experience with vision systems (Keyence, Thingtrax) (desirable) Detail driven with strong documentation discipline and analytical mindset Experience within fast paced food manufacturing (desirable) Familiarity with Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations Excellent Microsoft Office skills Able to work independently while collaborating and communicating cross functionally What's in it for you Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to allow quality time with your new arrival! Enhanced Pension Scheme for our employees Death in Service Benefit Free Employee Assistance Programme (open to colleagues and their families) Retail discounts accessible via our Benefits Hub platform! Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £300 per referral - T&C's dependent) Employee Recognition Awards, Extensive Learning & Development opportunities (including opportunities for sponsored professional memberships and our own in house development course!) An opportunity to be part of a fantastic, growing organisation. Are you the perfect fit for Automation Engineer?
21/07/2026
Full time
Location: MLC - Memory Lane Cakes, Cardiff Shift: Weekdays (with call-out support as required) We have a new opportunity for an Automation Engineer within our Engineering team at Memory Lane Cakes, part of the Finsbury Food Group. As our Automation Engineer, you will act as the site's sole automation specialist, taking full ownership of PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and control architecture. This is a highly autonomous role where you will drive automation standards, system reliability, and digital integration across the site. You will play a key role in reducing downtime, improving OEE, and ensuring robust, future-proof automation systems. Finsbury Food Group is a leading specialty bakery manufacturer. We constantly raise quality and efficiency standards and build long term relationships within the foodservice channel. Finsbury offer a wide range of bakery products and are a leading frozen supplier into the Foodservice sector. To be successful, you will take a structured and analytical approach to automation, with strong technical expertise and the confidence to challenge and improve existing systems. You'll work closely with engineering, operations, and IT to ensure automation systems are reliable, compliant, and aligned with site and group standards. This is a new opportunity where you can truly make your mark, building and shaping automation systems with full ownership and accountability. This is what you'll actually do! As Automation Engineer, you'll take ownership of all site PLC platforms, primarily Allen Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix, while also supporting Siemens, Omron, and Mitsubishi systems where required. You'll maintain and optimise robotic systems including ABB, Fanuc, and Mitsubishi, alongside supporting vision systems such as Keyence and Thingtrax. You'll lead structured root cause analysis for automation related failures, implementing long term corrective actions to reduce repeat issues and improve reliability. You'll develop, implement, and enforce PLC programming standards, ensuring consistency across naming conventions, documentation, alarm handling, and governance. You'll own all backup and version control processes, ensuring secure storage, change tracking, and full compliance with governance standards. Working closely with cross functional teams, you'll integrate PLC systems into SCADA/MES platforms, ensuring data integrity, accurate downtime capture, and reliable OEE reporting. You'll also support capital projects from specification through to commissioning and validation, ensuring robust technical handovers. In addition, you'll collaborate with IT on network infrastructure, support machine safety systems, and provide coaching and guidance to engineers to build automation capability across the site. Ideally this is you! Electrical/Electronic indentured apprenticeship trained. Degree/HND and equivalent experience in Control & Automation Engineering Strong experience with Allen Bradley / Rockwell (Studio 5000) Experience working with Siemens, Omron, or Mitsubishi PLCs Knowledge of robotics systems such as ABB, Fanuc, or Mitsubishi Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g. Ethernet/IP, Profibus, RS232/485) Experience integrating PLC systems with SCADA/MES platforms Strong fault finding and root cause analysis capability Strong experience of machine safety principles and safety PLC systems Experience with vision systems (Keyence, Thingtrax) (desirable) Detail driven with strong documentation discipline and analytical mindset Experience within fast paced food manufacturing (desirable) Familiarity with Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations Excellent Microsoft Office skills Able to work independently while collaborating and communicating cross functionally What's in it for you Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to allow quality time with your new arrival! Enhanced Pension Scheme for our employees Death in Service Benefit Free Employee Assistance Programme (open to colleagues and their families) Retail discounts accessible via our Benefits Hub platform! Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £300 per referral - T&C's dependent) Employee Recognition Awards, Extensive Learning & Development opportunities (including opportunities for sponsored professional memberships and our own in house development course!) An opportunity to be part of a fantastic, growing organisation. Are you the perfect fit for Automation Engineer?
Finsbury Food Group in Hamilton is looking for a Development Technologist to join the Development team. This role involves developing and validating new products while ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Science or similar, along with strong project management and analytical skills. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a leading company in the cake industry.
04/07/2026
Full time
Finsbury Food Group in Hamilton is looking for a Development Technologist to join the Development team. This role involves developing and validating new products while ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Science or similar, along with strong project management and analytical skills. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a leading company in the cake industry.
Location: Lightbody, Hamilton Shift: Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.00pm Salary: Competitive We have an exciting opportunity to join the Development team in the role of Development Technologist at our Lightbodysite as part of Finsbury Food Group. With over 135 years of craft baking heritage, Lightbody is proud to be the UK's largest supplier of celebration cakes. From branded favourites like Disney, Mars, Universal and Thorntons to supermarket own label products, we produce over 55 million cakes and sweet treats every year right here in Hamilton. As a Development Technologist, you will be responsible to develop, trial and validate new and existing products in line with agreed customer briefs, commercial targets and factory capability. The role plays a key part in accurate costings, robust documentation, effective risk management and smooth translation from concept through to factory launch, while supporting innovation, food safety, quality and continuous improvement standards. This is what you'll actually do! As a Development Technologist, you will drive innovative product development from concept to launch, ensuring compliance with legal, brand and customer standards. You will work with your cake designers to capture and manage cost effective recipes through our recipe management system, ensuring they are aligned to margin and nutritional targets. You will produce accurate trial documentation and factory handover packs, and be responsible for QAS and arranging customer samples. You will plan and coordinate factory trials, capturing key data, managing risks and delivering clear, evidence based recommendations. Working closely with Technical and cross functional teams, you will support product validation including shelf life, microbiological and physical testing. You will benchmark products against the market, identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to continuous innovation and process excellence. Flexibility in working hours is required to support factory trials and launch activities. Ideally this is you! Essential Qualifications and Experience Degree preferred in Food Science / Technology / Process Engineering or similar; or HND equivalent or relevant experience Strong understanding of product development processes from concept to launch Knowledge of factory processes and manufacturability considerations Experience generating recipes, costings and managing BoMs Ability to manage multiple projects to critical path deadlines Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret trial and validation data Knowledge of food safety, microbiology and shelf life validation Commercial awareness and understanding of margin targets Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Passion for food innovation and emerging market trends Detail oriented, organised and solutions focused Valid UK driving licence preferred What's in it for you! Enhanced maternity & paternity leave to allow quality time with your new arrival Enhanced pension scheme for employees Death in service benefit Free employee assistance programme (open to colleagues and their families) Retail discounts accessible via our benefits hub platform Refer a friend scheme (up to £300 per referral - terms & conditions dependent) Employee recognition awards Extensive learning & development opportunities (including opportunities for sponsored professional memberships and our own in house development course) Opportunity to be part of a fantastic, growing organisation Are you the perfect fit for Development - Development Technologist? Get in touch to learn more.
04/07/2026
Full time
Location: Lightbody, Hamilton Shift: Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.00pm Salary: Competitive We have an exciting opportunity to join the Development team in the role of Development Technologist at our Lightbodysite as part of Finsbury Food Group. With over 135 years of craft baking heritage, Lightbody is proud to be the UK's largest supplier of celebration cakes. From branded favourites like Disney, Mars, Universal and Thorntons to supermarket own label products, we produce over 55 million cakes and sweet treats every year right here in Hamilton. As a Development Technologist, you will be responsible to develop, trial and validate new and existing products in line with agreed customer briefs, commercial targets and factory capability. The role plays a key part in accurate costings, robust documentation, effective risk management and smooth translation from concept through to factory launch, while supporting innovation, food safety, quality and continuous improvement standards. This is what you'll actually do! As a Development Technologist, you will drive innovative product development from concept to launch, ensuring compliance with legal, brand and customer standards. You will work with your cake designers to capture and manage cost effective recipes through our recipe management system, ensuring they are aligned to margin and nutritional targets. You will produce accurate trial documentation and factory handover packs, and be responsible for QAS and arranging customer samples. You will plan and coordinate factory trials, capturing key data, managing risks and delivering clear, evidence based recommendations. Working closely with Technical and cross functional teams, you will support product validation including shelf life, microbiological and physical testing. You will benchmark products against the market, identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to continuous innovation and process excellence. Flexibility in working hours is required to support factory trials and launch activities. Ideally this is you! Essential Qualifications and Experience Degree preferred in Food Science / Technology / Process Engineering or similar; or HND equivalent or relevant experience Strong understanding of product development processes from concept to launch Knowledge of factory processes and manufacturability considerations Experience generating recipes, costings and managing BoMs Ability to manage multiple projects to critical path deadlines Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret trial and validation data Knowledge of food safety, microbiology and shelf life validation Commercial awareness and understanding of margin targets Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Passion for food innovation and emerging market trends Detail oriented, organised and solutions focused Valid UK driving licence preferred What's in it for you! Enhanced maternity & paternity leave to allow quality time with your new arrival Enhanced pension scheme for employees Death in service benefit Free employee assistance programme (open to colleagues and their families) Retail discounts accessible via our benefits hub platform Refer a friend scheme (up to £300 per referral - terms & conditions dependent) Employee recognition awards Extensive learning & development opportunities (including opportunities for sponsored professional memberships and our own in house development course) Opportunity to be part of a fantastic, growing organisation Are you the perfect fit for Development - Development Technologist? Get in touch to learn more.