Food Technologist

Redfox Executive Selection Ltd
Birmingham
Are you passionate about food quality, innovation, and making products that truly stand out? This is your chance to take ownership of product excellence in a fast-growing, purpose-driven food business.

We’re looking for a Food Technologist who can bridge the gap between creative product vision and commercial reality.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll play a central role in shaping and safeguarding our clients Dairy, Bakery and Proteins product range:

* Define excellence: Create and manage “gold standard” product and raw material specifications—covering taste, texture, appearance, and shelf life

* Own quality & compliance: Ensure all products meet UK food regulations (including allergen labelling and safety standards)

* Champion supplier quality: Approve, audit, and build strong relationships with suppliers and partners

* Drive continuous improvement: Use data and insights to reduce waste, improve shelf life, and elevate product quality

* Lead quality management: Oversee intake and production checks to ensure consistency with agreed benchmarks

* Support innovation: Collaborate with buying and marketing teams to develop sustainable, mission-led products

What you’ll bring

* Solid grounding in food production and safety (HACCP Level 3, Food Safety Level 3 minimum)

* Experience with supplier auditing and UK food standards

* Strong sensory evaluation skills and an eye for detail

* Ability to run shelf-life and microbiological assessments

* A data-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement

How you work

* You solve problems quickly without compromising quality or safety

* You communicate clearly and confidently across teams

* You’re curious, creative, and always looking for better ways to do things

* You understand the balance between innovation, cost, and long-term viability

Vital experience and qualifications

* Experience in fresh or short shelf-life food categories

* Knowledge of dairy, protein, or bakery sectors

* A degree in Food Science, Technology, or Nutrition

* Project management experience

What’s in it for you

* £40,000 – £45,000 salary

* Opportunity to expand your remit across products and suppliers

* Exposure to new product development and innovation

* A collaborative environment where your ideas shape the future of food

Role details

* Full-time, permanent

* Flexible location (hybrid working)

* Start ASAP

If you’re ready to take ownership of quality, influence product direction, and make a real impact in a growing food business—this role is for you
Posted 2026-05-06

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