Job Description

About Cranswick Country Foods:

Cranswick Country Foods in Watton, Norfolk is serious about its quality pork products. Now we're hungry for talented people to join us. It's win win; you achieve your potential; we achieve our ambitious growth plans.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented NDP process Technologist to join our Watton based NPD team.

This is a great opportunity to play a key role in bringing innovative products from concept to launch within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work closely with teams across the site including operations, Technical and commercial to ensure new products are developed to align with our company and customer expectations, our manufacturing capabilities and quality standards.

Core Hours:

08:00am - 17:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Job requirements of a Process Technologist:

Support the development and be responsible for the scale-up and validation of new products from kitchen trials through to factory production. Conduct factory trials and pre-production runs, collect and analyse trial data, and recommend process adjustments to optimise quality and efficiency. Collaborate with the NPD team to ensure seamless handover from concept to production launch. Liaise with Production and Technical teams to identify and resolve process issues during trials and launches. Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards throughout the NPD process. Work with passion, continuously seeking opportunities for process improvement and innovation. Lead each product launch to a critical path, with the ability to make informed decisions. Be analytical and communicate to all levels internally and externally.

What you will need:

Excellent problem-solving skills and hands on approach to trials and production support.

Be a confident communicator with the ability to work across all functions and influence key stakeholders whilst maintaining positive and productive relationships

Flexibility to work occasional early shifts or extended hours during trial or launch phases.

Previous experience and understanding of manufacturing processes within a food manufacturing environment or FMCG sector.

Deliver consistent quality and accuracy throughout

Driving licence preferrable due to travel requirements to Cranswick and customer sites.

Pay and benefits:

Salary - 32k-35k per annum (Dependent on experience) Pension - 3% employer contributions/5% employee contributions Access to our 'Feed your Wellbeing' hub, offering a range of retail, restaurant and entertainment discount and wellbeing support Cycle to work scheme Discounted share scheme Discounted local gym membership Death in service insurance Enhanced holiday after (2 and 4 years' service)

Interested?:

Email a CV and covering letter to ccfn.humanresources@cranswick.co.uk and we will be in touch.

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Closing Date: 10th November 2025 (please note that should we receive significant interest, this closing date may be brought forward )

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 32,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person