Buckinghamshire
Our client, a global specialty food ingredients producer, is looking for a Junior Application Technologist to join their UK site. As a part of a close-knit team, the candidate will work on reactive and proactive projects, with a focus on nutrition applications for products such as protein shakes, aminos, pre-workouts, weight management, gaming, energy drinks and protein RTDs. The role involves developing nutrition formulations and working on customer recipes while supporting our client's ingredient portfolio to ensure the best solutions are in line with their customer's needs, considering both technical and commercial constraints.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a new graduate or someone with 1-2 years industry experience who is passionate about human nutrition. The role offers great support facilities, personal development, and a career path to move into an Application Technologist. With occasional travel to customer sites, the candidate will have a curious mindset to continuously learn and develop industry-leading ways of working and product applications. This is a full-time role on-site, reporting to a Senior Application Technologist.
If you're looking to develop as a nutrition specialist and work with all the major nutrition companies, this is your chance to learn from a great team and embark on a fulfilling career path.
Qualifications:
Degree in Food Science / Science, or related subject
Some experience working within the food / beverage industry or in the ingredients sector, ideally within the nutrition category with an understanding of the basics of how nutrition products are formulated.
Keen attention to detail and an effective communicator.
Ability to prioritise effectively, while working on multiple projects, often with short deadlines
Creative mindset, looking for opportunities for continuous improvement.
Passionate about food, and in particular nutrition.
Experienced in tasting nutrition products and understanding the taste challenges.
Legal right to work in the UK.
What Our Client Offers:
Salary GBP up to 28,000 / Annual
Annual performance bonus
Annual Leave 25 days, plus national holidays
Private Health, Dental Cover, Life Assurance
Pension fund
We invite qualified candidates to apply for this role directly via this website or email to applicant@peak-recruit.com. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Peak Recruitment acts an employment agency for permanent roles within the food and agriculture industries globally.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
