Job Description

Trainee Process Development Technologist

Long Clawson Dairy (Clawson Farms)

Based: Long Clawson (LE14 4PJ) and Bottesford (NG13 0EL)

Salary: Up to 25,000 per annum Dependant on Experience + Great Benefits

Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Why Clawson?

We are a truly unique business! Our award-winning cheese is considered a national treasure, and we have over a hundred years of cheesemaking experience. From our dairy farmers' cooperative through our modern factories and on to our multiple customers from all over the world, our Protected Designation of Origin Stilton is a British heritage brand to be truly proud of.

Our people are experts in their craft - they care passionately about what they do, have great integrity, constantly innovate and stick together.

We are now seeking a Trainee Process Development Technologist, to join the Clawson family based at both of our sites in Long Clawson and Bottesford.

It is essential that you have a valid full UK driving licence so you can move between our sites.

This is an entry level role and would suit someone with a willingness to learn new skills who might be looking for their first step into a fast-paced food manufacturing industry.

What you'll do

Operating across our two sites, you will support the Process Development Technologist in progressing new product lines from approval through to launch. Your tasks will include liaising with ingredient suppliers and assisting with the organisation and documentation of factory production trials. You will also be responsible for coordinating and conducting weekly organoleptic assessments and taste panels, as well as arranging and dispatching product samples to customers. In addition, you will support general day-to-day administrative duties.

Our values and what you will be doing.

Innovation

Bring solutions. Liaising with ingredient suppliers to ensure new ingredients are available ahead of trials.

Passion

Tenacity and eagerness to learn. Organising and participating in taste panels, typically to review recently trialled new cheese products. Completing customer sample requests by organising parcels and liaising with couriers.

We Care

Make things better for everyone forever. Liaising with third party laboratories to ensure nutritional and microbiological information is received ahead of deadlines.

Togetherness

Consult and collaborate. Assisting the Process Development Technologist in the completion of organoleptic shelf-life trials and ensuring any associated documents are kept up to date. Deputising for the Process Development Technologist as and when required.

Integrity

Champion facts and data. Attending factory trials and completing relevant documents, including trial reports detailing successes and improvement recommendations.

What are we looking for?

A highly motivated & passionate individual looking to take their first step into the food manufacturing industry. An interest in the food industry and associated market trends. A willingness to adapt and enthusiasm to learn new skills. A keen eye for detail, ensuring documentation is completed correctly ensuring traceability is maintained. A good problem solver - able to think on their feet and find solutions to problems. A good communicator, collaborating well with all teams. Looking to work for a company who will invest in your future development. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word and Outlook).

UK driving licence & unlimited right to work in the UK required.

Benefits include:

Competitive salary Pension Scheme Company Profit Related Bonus Life Assurance Clawson Connect (Rewards and savings portal) Plus many others

Does this sound like you?

Then we would love to hear from you, send us your CV using the link below.

Excited about the role, but your experience or qualifications don't perfectly match everything in the job description? We would encourage you to still apply. Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.

We are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or other future roles across our business.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 25,000.00 per year

Licence/Certification:

UK Full Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person