Junior Food Technologist

Company: MacGregor Black
Apply for the Junior Food Technologist
Location: Somerset
Job Description:

Are you looking to start or grow your career in food product development within a leading manufacturing business?

Do you have a keen eye for detail and enjoy hands-on, practical work?

Are you well organised, with strong communication skills and a proactive approach?

MacGregor Black are partnering with a Leading FMCG Business on the search for a Junior Food Technologist. This is a permanent role based in Somerset.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing kitchen equipment, ingredients and stock to prepare samples for customer submission.
  • Keeping the NPD kitchen compliant with health & safety standards.
  • Preparing food samples for customer submissions to meet deadlines.
  • Organising and carrying out shelf-life testing panels and documenting results.
  • Supporting the wider NPD team with day-to-day tasks, administration and market research.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail and a keen interest in food.
  • Fully computer literate, with good Excel skills.

Please contact Fay Scott today for further information.

Posted: August 16th, 2026