Premier Foods
Creative Solution Technologist
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Creative Solutions Technologist
Location: Based – St Albans, AL1 2RE (Hybrid 50%) Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Join Premier Foods — where people, brands and purpose come together.
We’re proud to be one of the UK’s largest listed food businesses, employing over 4,000 colleagues across 13 sites. Our portfolio includes some of Britain’s best-loved brands, like Mr Kipling, Bisto, Oxo, Batchelors, Sharwoods, Fuel10k, and Merchant Gourmet — found in 94% of UK households and supplying ambient foods among the country’s top three providers.
At Premier Foods, we deliver food that people love. As a Creative Solutions Technologist, you will drive innovation by exploring new ingredients, technologies, and food trends, supporting the future of our products. Working within our R&D team, you will meld scientific knowledge with hands-on experimentation — translating groundbreaking ideas from concept to commercial reality.
Based at our Worksop site, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across R&D, Marketing, Technical, Purchasing, and external partners to unlock opportunities for some of the UK’s most beloved brands.
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Key Responsibilities
- Explore emerging ingredient technologies, trends, and innovations, identifying opportunities to enhance our product portfolio.
- Apply food science expertise to recipe development and ingredient evaluation.
- Plan, execute, and analyse kitchen, pilot plant, and factory trials.
- Generate and interpret data to support business recommendations and technical decisions.
- Work closely with New Product Development (NPD) and Technical teams to integrate new ingredients.
- Develop strong supplier relationships, championing innovation in ingredient functionality.
- Stay ahead of nutrition, clean-label, and future food trends to identify integrates for Premier Foods brands.
- Collaborate with internal teams, research centres, universities, and innovation partners.
Requirements
- Degree-level qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
- Passionate interest in food ingredients, innovation, and emerging market trends.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate findings into practical business solutions.
- Excellent organisational and project management abilities.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proactive, resilient, and adaptable to fast-paced environments.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software with a willingness to learn specialist tools. -Preferred: Previous experience in food manufacturing, technical, or operational settings (though not mandatory).
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Why Work With Us?
- Competitive salary
- Up to 7.5% pension and life assurance
- Sharesave scheme and extra holiday flexibility
- Extensive learning & development opportunities
- Employee discount scheme for branded products
Our Commitment to Inclusivity
At Premier Foods, we value individuality, authenticity, and inclusivity. We ensure all colleagues and future hires are respected, supported, and empowered to thrive, regardless of background or identity. As a Disability Smart employer, we take steps to remove barriers and accommodate accessibility needs at every stage. If you need adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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