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When it comes to finding the right talent in the food and drink manufacturing industry, having the right expertise and experience is crucial. b3 jobs is a specialist recruitment agency that has been serving the UK food industry since 2000.
Mission b3 jobs aims to find the perfect match between employers and candidates, ensuring that both parties thrive.
Industry Focus We specialise in the food and beverage industry, collaborating with manufacturers, agents &amp; brokers, retailer head offices, auditing bodies, importers, distributors and laboratories.&nbsp;
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The b3 jobs annual salary survey is an essential resource for both food &amp; beverage manufacturing companies and professionals across the UK. Survey Purpose: The survey aims to provide&nbsp;insight&nbsp;into salary levels across the&nbsp;UK food industry.
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Job Titles: Approximately&nbsp;50 job titles&nbsp;across various food manufacturing sectors are included.
Salary Information: For each job, the survey lists the&nbsp;lowest and highest salaries, along with the&nbsp;overall average.
Year-on-Year Comparison: It also highlights the&nbsp;year-on-year change&nbsp;compared to the previous year&rsquo;s average. &nbsp; If you&rsquo;re curious about specific salary figures or want to explore further, you can refer to the b3 jobs annual salary reports for more detailed insights. These reports cover a range of roles, including technical, quality assurance, product development, and production positions.

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Interim roles can be a strategic solution for organisations facing workforce gaps. Whether it&rsquo;s due to an upcoming audit, new project, maternity leave, product launches, or other reasons, hiring skilled interim professionals can provide flexibility and expertise. There are two types of interim candidates: Full-Time Interim Contractors: These individuals work under their own limited companies and charge a day rate. They specialise in interim work and are available for immediate assignments.Temporary Candidates:&nbsp;These professionals are open to temporary work while actively seeking permanent roles. They are often paid on a pro-rata salary basis.

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This company has had huge success within its sector and prides itself on 100% natural ingredients and a zero waste policy supporting communities across the UK and the environment.&nbsp;
About the Development Technologist job
The purpose of your role will be to contribute to refining and evaluating recipes, ensuring consistent methods and accurate yield data to maintain excellence.
Key tasks
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Lead the development and innovation of new products and processes, managing projects from concept to launch.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Design products based on business and customer requirements, ensuring accurate costing of materials and processes.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Monitor industry trends, competitor activity to inform product development and business strategies.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Plan, organise resources, and ensure timely delivery of trials and projects while maintaining high food safety and quality standards.</li>
</ul>
About You
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Hold a degree in food science or have a strong background in food technology.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Knowledge of process mapping for food product development.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Proven experience in data analysis and interpretation.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Proficient in Excel, with intermediate to advanced skills.</li>
</ul>
More details
The Development Technologist job (ref:8810) is based in&nbsp;Colchester, Essex&nbsp;and is paying&nbsp;&pound;26,000 - &pound;30,000&nbsp;according to your experience. The role is a 9 month contract with the possibility of becoming permanent. 
The working hours are Monday to Friday.
The site is based in Essex and is commutable from Manningtree, Halstead, Ipswich, Harwich, Clacton on Sea, Tiptree, Braintree, Witham Sudbury, Hadleigh, (Suffolk and Essex). 
Alternate job titles
NPD Technologist | NPD Technician | Food Product Technologist | Food Product Developer | NPD Assistant | Innovation Technologist | Food Science Graduate Jobs | Food NPD Jobs
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Development Technologist

This company has had huge success within its sector and prides itself on 100% natural ingredients and a zero waste policy supporting communities across the UK and the environment.&nbsp;
About the Junior Development Technologist job
The purpose of your role will be to contribute to refining and evaluating recipes, ensuring consistent methods and accurate yield data to maintain excellence.
Key tasks
<ul>
<li>Support the Development team and other departments in ensuring consistent development of new and existing recipes.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate methods, yield data, and recipe records, updating systems and spreadsheets as needed.</li>
<li>Organise and manage trial resources, ensuring timely delivery of projects aligned with business and customer needs.</li>
<li>Adhere to food safety, health, and environmental standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.</li>
</ul>
About You
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Either possess a degree in a science subject, or have a nutritional interest and a creative background.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Skilled in gathering, analysing and reporting data effectively.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Proficient in Excel, with intermediate to advanced-level expertise.</li>
</ul>
More details
The Junior Development Technologist&nbsp;job (ref:8809) is based in&nbsp;Essex&nbsp;and is paying&nbsp;&pound;24,000-&pound;25,000&nbsp;according to your experience.
The working hours are Monday to Friday.
The site is based near Colchester and is commutable from Manningtree, Halstead, Ipswich, Harwich, Clacton on Sea, Tiptree, Braintree, Witham, Sudbury, Hadleigh, (Suffolk and Essex). 
Alternate job titles
NPD Technologist | NPD Technician | Food Product Technologist | Food Product Developer | NPD Assistant | Innovation Technologist | Food Science Graduate Jobs | Food NPD Jobs
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Junior Development Technologist

Join a respected ambient food manufacturer, a leader in their sector. Known for innovation and quality, they value ambitious, passionate individuals who share their drive for excellence.
About the Technical and Quality Manager job
The purpose of your role will be to lead the technical and quality team and take responsibility for overall food safety following company strategy as well as approving standard operating procedures as the health and safety appointed person for the business. You would be the HACCP team lead as well as the trading standards and environmental health first point of contact.
Key tasks
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Oversee recall tests, incident management, NCR analysis, and drive continuous improvement, including complaint management and reduction plans.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Manage allergens, product/environment testing, threat assessments (HACCP), and supplier/raw material reviews to ensure compliance.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Ensure accurate documentation (origins, tariffs, labelling) and support NPD/EPD with labelling, shelf-life requirements, and supplier approvals.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Guide the Technical and Quality team, manage objectives, and deputize for the Operations Manager when needed.</li>
</ul>
About You
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Strong experience in food manufacturing, team management, cost control, and knowledge of customer codes (e.g., Tesco, Aldi, Disney).</li>
<li dir="ltr">Skilled in managing audits, certifications (BRC, NEBOSH), allergen control, and HACCP/Level 4 Food Hygiene.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Personable, with excellent communication and relationship-building abilities across all levels.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Detail-oriented with a proven track record in process improvement and effective problem resolution.</li>
</ul>
More details
The Technical and Quality Manager job (ref:8814) is based near Oxford&nbsp;and is paying&nbsp;&pound;50,000 - &pound;60,000 pro rata&nbsp;according to your experience. There is potential for the role to be extended past the 3-month period. This is a part time role of 3 days per week, two days on site and one working remotely.
The site is near Oxford and is commutable from Bicester, Rugby, Northampton, Banbury (Oxfordshire).&nbsp;
Alternate job titles
Head of Technical | QA Manager | Quality Assurance Manager | Senior Quality Manager | Food Manufacturing Technical Management Jobs | Food Safety Jobs | Quality Assurance Manager | QA Manager | Head of Quality | Food Manufacturing QA Management Jobs | Food Industry QA Jobs
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Technical & Quality Manager - 3 month FTC

Whether you're actively looking for a new job in the UK food industry or just interested to see what's out there, the first step is to register with b3 jobs.  Simply fill out the form below and attach your CV.   You can also complete this form if you have previously registered with us and wish to update your details.