Pay - £27,000 + depending on experience
Shift and schedule – Monday to Friday 7am – 4pm (Flexibility for the right candidate)
Location – Unit 20, Torbay Business Park, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7HP
Blue Sea is a people-centric business that’s been sourcing, processing, and supplying the highest quality crab products for 20 years and is set for continued growth over the next few years! Blue Sea is the largest crab producer in Europe with BRCGS AA+ certification. Having recently been acquired by New England Seafood International Ltd the company is now looking for a Food and Specifications Technologist to support development of products for the retail sector. This is a great opportunity for career progression or for someone looking for a new challenge.
Reporting to the Quality Systems Manager you will be responsible for creating finished product specifications and managing the specification process for customers, within set timescales. You will be a key member of the development team, whose responsibility will be to liaise with retail customer and internal partners in the creation and development of specifications and assist in NPD as the site continues to grow.
This role will suit someone with a genuine passion for their work in the food industry who wants to join a company that values collaboration, mutual respect, accountability and a desire to continuously improve.
Duties include:
- Conducting trials for new products, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute successful trials
- Coordinating closely with production to ensure seamless integration of new products
- Maintain detailed records of trials, NPD and other relevant processes
- Creating and reviewing product specifications in both the company own format and across a number of retail specification platforms
- Ensuring the site stays compliant with retailer quality standards
- Provision of support for customer and third-party audits
- Flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as required
Candidates who will be a great fit for this role…

• Food Science degree – e.g. BSc Food & Nutrition or BSc Food Science & Technology advantageous
• Either recent graduate or minimum 1-3 years’ experience in a food manufacturing role
• Self-motivated, inquisitive individuals with a drive for continuous improvement
• Passionate people who value collaborative working to achieve company goals
• Effective communicators
• Detail orientated individual
• Open-minded people who work well in a diverse organisation

· Experience in high-risk food production advantageous
What’s in it for you…

• A fantastic first opportunity for any new graduate looking to forge a career in food technology, with an employer who places a great emphasis on looking after its team or for someone looking for a new opportunity.
• A competitive salary commensurate with your experience level
• Career progression opportunities with a business that has clear growth ambition
• Benefits/perks that include private healthcare, free onsite parking, employee discount and numerous fun staff events throughout the year!

The company seeks an enthusiastic, flexible, and self-motivated individual to contribute and support our Technical and Product Development teams. So, if you are seeking an exciting career at a food company where no two days are the same don’t hesitate to apply!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Paignton TQ4 7HP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person