Senior Process Technologist
| Company: | The Compleat Food Group |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Ebbw Vale, NP23 5SD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 20 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
Senior Process Development Technologist
We have an exciting brand-new opportunity for a Senior Process Development Technologist to join The Compleat Food Group in our
Transformation Projects team!
This is not your standard Site Process Technologist role. You will be supporting with inter-company product transfers, equipment
validations and shelf-life trials for exciting projects across the group, gaining multi-site exposure.
About The Compleat Food Group
At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to
create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.
We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real
Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio,
we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products,
continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.
With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape
the future of food for the better.
Location: Ebbw Vale based with additional travel to other sites across the group including occasional European travel
Working Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 - 17:00, Friday, 8:30 - 16:00 (some flexibility required to support trials and product
launches)
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the delivery of Transformation NPD Projects across the group including inter-company product transfers of products
* Organise and execute product trials and support launches in line with critical path focusing on implementation into the
factory.
* Liaison with key stakeholders at site and central teams.
* Preparation of trial including the support in scheduling and ordering, delivery and assessment of materials to agree quality
parameters.
* Gather trial data and accountable for post-trial documentation and product panels.
* Organises sample request demands from internal & external sources.
* Complete required paperwork, nutritional data, micro data and factory specifications
* Continuous Improvement of Quality: Supports execution of quality agenda.
* Customer Interaction: Supports with customer samples, trial feedback and benchmarking panels.
What are we looking for?
* Process Development industry experience in chilled food manufacturing environment
* HND/Degree in food based/manufacturing subject (desirable)
* HACCP / Food Safety qualification
* Planning, organisation, and project management
* Communicating at different levels of seniority
* Presentation skills
* Good computing skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams
* A passion for food - product tasting is required across multiple categories
* Problem solving
* Self-Motivated
* Flexible attitude
* Willingness to travel including occasional travel abroad (driving license essential)
Why Join Us?
At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits
designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:
Financial & Lifestyle Benefits
* Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
* 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
* Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
* Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
* Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
* EV charging points - available at selected sites
Health & Wellbeing
* 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
* Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
* Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
* Online wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
* Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid
Career Growth & Development
* Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
* Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
* Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
* Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
* Recognition through Club Compleat rewards
Community & Culture
* 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
* Charity initiatives and fundraising events
* Team socials to connect and celebrate together
* Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat
* New baby gift for new parents
What You Should Know About How We Recruit
At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where
everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a
reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, we’ll support you — confidentially and with care.
We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, we focus on what you do and the
impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance.
You’ll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks — including Women @ Compleat,
LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiversity
Recruitment Agencies:
We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or
unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition
team.